Zoo Med Power Sweep
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j21kickster
Active Member
i have several and never had one break- one that i have is about 1.5 years old and still working well just make sure to clean them every once in a while to keep them turning
broomer5
Active Member
I don't mind general tank cleaning - but cleaning poweheads was one of my least favorite tasks.
Cleaning and messing around with Zoo Med (lacking)power-heads was my least favorite of all.
Great idea - poor design.
Mine never performed very well.
I got rid of them and don't miss them at all.
Cleaning and messing around with Zoo Med (lacking)power-heads was my least favorite of all.
Great idea - poor design.
Mine never performed very well.
I got rid of them and don't miss them at all.
corky
Member
I used to think people who didn't like these were crazy. All seemed well with my sweeper that I bought another. I can say now that I truly hate them!!! I did regular cleanings and still after some time they quite rotating. What's more, I think the suction cups are too small to properly hold them. I have been using and will recommend without any hesitation maxi-jets. (I've experimented with several brands)
jonthefb
nm reef
Active Member
I have one....dang thing only moves when I remove it. Did rotate at first....and I did try to keep it clean and functioning...but lost the battle several months ago...now its just a powerhead.
Actually I installed a sump and a Magdrive 1200 return pump so I could eliminate powerheads from my display...I have 2 near the top and 2 low behind the rockwork for additional circulation...but eventually I hope to get rid of all powerheads. In time I plan to run my sump along with a closed loop system that return via 3/4" seaswirls...just a matter of time and money.
Actually I installed a sump and a Magdrive 1200 return pump so I could eliminate powerheads from my display...I have 2 near the top and 2 low behind the rockwork for additional circulation...but eventually I hope to get rid of all powerheads. In time I plan to run my sump along with a closed loop system that return via 3/4" seaswirls...just a matter of time and money.
dinhouse
Member
I have two in my 55 and I think they are fine. Yes you have to clean them everymonth and a half or so but this is a good practice anyway. You should clean your powerheads anyway this helps them operate better anyway. The secret to making the suction cups work is making sure that you are sticking them to bare glass. Try scraping the glass with a razor blade before you stick them to the glass. It took me many months to figure this out but it works for me.