Power sweep 226 worth it ?

Discussion in 'Filters, Pumps, etc..' started by yellowviper, Jan 18, 2005.

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  1. yellowviper

    yellowviper Astrea Snail

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    i need a punp to create current in my 55 gallon reef up till two days ago it has been fine then my old penguin ate a blue tang and a mandarin goby needless to say i ripped it out of the tank and am looking for a replacement i kinda want one that moves like the power sweep , anyone use them ?
     
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  3. reef_novice

    reef_novice Astrea Snail

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    I am using 2 Power sweep in my 65gl. and it's working very well... But I need to clean them every month to keep them sweeping....

    Yves
     
  4. Fastlife

    Fastlife Fire Worm

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    I am currently using 3 power sweeps 228 in my tank . Since tank has been set up i havent realy done much cleaning of them and they are working fine. I dont realy have a problem with the sweeping motion stopping like other people. Thank God. I think they are great with water movement
     
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    reef_novice Astrea Snail

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    You never clean your 3 power head... This is very nice.... How did you install yours...??
     
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    Fastlife Fire Worm

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    As of right now i have one on each side of the front glass at the top, and one in the middle back glass at the top. I revoved the pre-filter on them also . I noticed more water movement from the outlet. The positions of the power heads are only temp. for now.
     
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  9. Fastlife

    Fastlife Fire Worm

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    They look like nice pumps . I am going to do some more research on them. I may consider buying one to see how good they work.
     
  10. Black_Raven

    Black_Raven Scooter Blennie

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    I just ordered a Seo 620 pump from Marine Depot, I'll post a note if they are any good or not. They are supposed to pump 620GPH at 8watts. They do not have a power sweep but the nozzles are directional