Prop Pump Mania

Discussion in 'Filters, Pumps, etc..' started by Matt Rogers, Apr 6, 2010.

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Do you have a prop pump on your aquarium?

  1. Yes.

    55 vote(s)
    82.1%
  2. No.

    5 vote(s)
    7.5%
  3. No but I plan on getting one soon.

    1 vote(s)
    1.5%
  4. No I am happy with my powerhead.

    6 vote(s)
    9.0%
  1. reefmonkey

    reefmonkey Giant Squid

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    2 TAAM superflow 530's. Prop pumps move more water in a broader, more gentle distribution than powerheads, create less heat and are more energy efficient.
     
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  3. horkn

    horkn Giant Squid

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    I just don't get why the one location of mj mod makes the vibration. I actually tried a 3rd old style sure flow mod on it and it vibrated, which was what prompted me to try the 2 other new ones.

    This is all with the smallest of props, the 1600 gph ones as well and not the 2100 gph, or the 3000gph prop that the first one came with as a spare.

    I will have to look at the new Korallia evo pumps in person to see how I can mount them to the sure flow magnets.
     
  4. ComputerJohn

    ComputerJohn Panda Puffer

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    I have 2 Koralia Hydor #2 in my 29gal. These guys have been running for almost 2 years using a Red Sea Wavemaster Pro, not to mention wave makers have been know to kill these Koralias due to they cause the powerhead to chatter when they try to soft start.