What Power Sweep Should I Get???

[nissan577]

:help:
I HAVE A 75 GALLON REEF TANK. I AM WONDERING WHAT POWER SWEEP TO GET?
*MODEL 212 (125GPH)
*MODEL 214 (160GPH)
*MODEL 226 (190GPH)
*MODEL 228 (270GPH)
I NEED ONE THAT WILL MOVE MY XENIA, HAMMERS, ETC SMOOTHLY.
THANKS

 

[anonome]

Been there, done that. The powersweeps are wonderful in freshwater, but saltwater really messes with the sweeping motion. My coralline caked the sweepers fairly quickly. Why not try a regular powerhead, put in back of tank to aim towards the front glass, this has worked really well for me. My torch coral has doubled in size with a powerhead of 330g per hour on each end, aimed at the glass to deflect into the tank.

 

[reeffreakgeek]

None,they all stink.
If you want a similar effect get 2 maxijet 1200 and 2 hydor flo rotator.

 

[happyhourh]

None. they will stop working in a matter of weeks. Go with the new hydor korialis. They are what its all about these days. Join the revolution.

 

[reefkprz]

I agree with every one else they just break, you spend extra money for a sweep that stops sweeping and end up with a power head. thats big and bulky and doesnt flow that well because the inner guts that cause it to sweep once locked up just rob flow rate from the device.

 

[dholmblad]

tuzne!

 

[sign guy]

wave2k!!

 

[hsanchez]

avoid the sweep!

 

[nissan577]

well thanks for your information cause u saved me money.

 

[reefkprz]

Originally Posted by sign guy
wave2k!!

dont I wish. those are sweet as hell!

 

[db]

If you don't have money for tunze, Maxi-Jets are some the best powerheads on the market. They move quite a bit of water and last for a long time if maintained.