Power Head for my 32 biocube

[Qckslvr]

So in the near future I would like to replace the power head on my 32 gallon biocube. It works, but has no adjustable flow rate. I would like to get something that pulses or will mimic ocean currents. I might be asking for too much as I know the tank is only 32 gallons, and the flow from the return pump is pretty strong on it's own. And the main kicker though is I would like something under $300. It seems all the full featured power heads are $300 plus.

I have also been thinking of just installing an IM SpinStream

thoughts?

 

[Turkeysammich]

Jebao is your friend

 

[popper]

Mp10 with mobius.

 

[newfly]

Sicce sdx. I have good experience with this. Can tolerate small slack in maintenance. Have build in temp sensor ( as backup ) .

Just a hair under $299 list price.

I had 3 Nero. All failed in less than 2 years. Never again,

 

[MichaelB]

Hygger mini wave maker under 100 use ir on my biocube32 nem tank.

The hygger would be sufficient if your not going sps dominated


Mp10 if you want best option but more expensive.

 

[GeeksReef]

jebao dmp if u want that vortech look and power without the ecotech prices

 

[Qckslvr]

Thank you, yes I am trying to stay under the $300 price range, as some of the corals we are looking at can be quite pricey for bigger frags.

 

[B the Nano Reefer]

Thank you, yes I am trying to stay under the $300 price range, as some of the corals we are looking at can be quite pricey for bigger frags.

Mp10 is probably your best bet. Can get you one brand new for $300 if you go that route. Just pm me

 

[SeanMc]

MP10 if you can stomach the price.

Tunze has a line of small pumps that might work for you. I have a 6020 DC that has some of the adjustable flow features you mentioned. Cheap at around $65. I've had mine for 2.5 years.

 

[Klems]

Jebao MP10 clone

 

[tribbitt]

I run a Jebao SOW-8 wavemaker on my tank (20 gallons). It was like 60 bucks, reliable and strong enough for my needs. You can point it around. Downside is there is a wire in the tank.

 

[Qckslvr]

I run a Jebao SOW-8 wavemaker on my tank (20 gallons). It was like 60 bucks, reliable and strong enough for my needs. You can point it around. Downside is there is a wire in the tank.

my current wave maker is either a Fluval or small Sicce, and there is a cord in the tank. So no worries there.

My wife is starting to accept that our reef tank has a couple cords showing and the skimmer cup is quite visible as it sticks up like sore thumb from the back of the tank.

 

[clownvan]

I am with @MichaelB . I have a hygger wavemaker. It also allows for master-slave.

It was on a deal for under $100 on Amazon. Maybe another one will come up for thanksgiving?