Powerhead questions

[barry cuda]

Putting together the final component list for our planned 1st tank (100-gal FOWLR, probably some hardy invertebrates later) and I'm stuck on the issue of powerhead brand. Does anybody care to share experiences or preferences? Saltwaterfish.com seems to stock only Rio heads - are these a quality product in y'all's opinion? IIRC we're going to need at least 1000 GPH turnover, so does that indicate a couple of bigger powerheads, or several smaller ones?
Thanks in advance!

 

[lobstergrabber]

Why don't you do a search on a "Closed Loop System". Then you could get one bigger pump and route it through your tank and end up with better flow. Just an idea.
Rich

 

[barry cuda]

Originally posted by lobstergrabber
Why don't you do a search on a "Closed Loop System". Then you could get one bigger pump and route it through your tank and end up with better flow. Just an idea.
Rich
It's worth considering, to be sure. However, the tank I'm currently looking at doesn't have bulkheads/drillings and I want to minimize the amount of plumbing & HOB stuff. I'm thinking two or three powerheads (more if smaller - any suggestions here?) concealed in the LR is more to my liking.
Thanks!

 

[karajay]

In my experience, Rio powerheads are loud and don't tend to last very long.
Most people seem to be satisfied with Maxi-Jets.

 

[nobody1973]

I run the Maxi-Jets 1200's in my 125 gal FOWLR. I was told they are the best that's why I went with them.

 

[thomas712]

Originally posted by nobody1973
I run the Maxi-Jets 1200's in my 125 gal FOWLR. I was told they are the best that's why I went with them.
I agree with the Maxi jets, and just wanted to stop by and tell Nobody1973.
Welcome to the board

Thomas

 

[nobody1973]

Originally posted by Thomas712
I agree with the Maxi jets, and just wanted to stop by and tell Nobody1973.
Welcome to the board

Thomas
Thanks alot for the welcome Thomas712. I'm really new to the saltwater scene so I'm sure you'll be hearing alot from me.