Is there a better Power Head?

[fishrule]

I have 2 Marineland Penguin Power Head 1140's... They are putting out 300gph each.
I need to get about 1000ghp for my 100g tank and I might have to replace the two Power Heads that I have.
The reason is, the power cords are starting to deteriorate. I have only had these for about 7 months and with no where near enough light output to cause this to happen... It sucks that they are deteriorating and I’m going to see if I can return them to the LFS for a credit or something.
Is there a Power Head that I can buy that will put out close to 1000gph or should I be getting something that is better than a power head like a pump system?
What do you guys use to move your water other than a sump system? I need to find a solution fast or I fear my tank will become electrocuted by one of these deteriorating wires...

 

[jjlittle]

I use maxi jet 1200's & 900's and they all almost 2 years old working perfectly fine I have only had to clean one of them one time.

 

[mrdc]

I use Reio, Maxi-Jet and Pro Clear 70. Everything looks good but I have only had them for 5 months.

 

[bang guy]

Do a search on "Closed loop".
There are also high-end powerheads out there that put out an incredible amount of water. I'll try to find a name for you.

 

[bang guy]

Do a Google for Tunze Stream 6060.

 

[mrdc]

Tunze are expensive but are woth the $ from what I hear. I think the Seio (not Reio) is like a Tunze but not in the same class as quality. I may be wrong on that.

 

[fishrule]

Thanks a lot guys...

:happyfish

 

[psusocr1]

jlittle or anyone else who uses maxijet,
i have a 205 gallon tank, i bout two rio 700 to just get some top water movement in the corner, i like them cause they were small but kicked the bucket after 3 weeks(hahaha) anyway if i get a maxijet 1200 will it give me enough top water movement? or should i just bump it to a bigger maxijet( i want somethign small, but somehtign with enough power at the same time?? any help would be greeat
also i already have a cloose loop

 

[mrdc]

I think the maxi-jet is small and produces good water movement. They are rated high on reliability. If you do an internet search on "power head ratings", you will find some good info.

 

[fishrule]

Ok, I did a bit of searching on the "Closed loop," but all I seem to find are explanations on what is really a closed loop and what is mistaken for a closed loop, but really an open loop... Also, just finding explanations of tank setups and pictures of sumps...
On google all I get is, closed loop water purification systems and such or more of the above...

Is there a company that makes a "Closed loop" setup or kit? Is it less than $100.00 to get a decent (1000gph) closed loop running?

I don’t have to worry about chillers as I live in Northern Michigan.. (Lots of mention on chillers in the searches I did.)

 

[hmmhmm]

which would be better to do?
a closed loop w/ a SCWD run by a mag12
scwd w/ 2 returns on auction site for $35
mag12 - m@rined3pot is $98
plus tubes = $145 approx total
or the Tunze Stream 6060 at the d3pot for $138 bucks

 

[jjlittle]

Originally Posted by hmmhmm
which would be better to do?
a closed loop w/ a SCWD run by a mag12
scwd w/ 2 returns on auction site for $35
mag12 - m@rined3pot is $98
plus tubes = $145 approx total
or the Tunze Stream 6060 at the d3pot for $138 bucks
I my self never used a SCWD but I have never heard anything good about them just bad for they fail etc so i have avoided them. You cant go wrong with mag pump in my oppinion I love mine and have never failed in 2 years.

 

[acrylic51]

Tunze!!!!!!!!

 

[rubberduck]

tunze as it is simple and will probley be more versitile in moving arounmd your tank for tank needs, go with the tunze.
travis