Chris_ATX Posted June 3, 2016 Share Posted June 3, 2016 So I picked up a 90 gallon reef ready tank and need a recommendation on powerheads/wavemakers. Can anyone give me some input on what size and possible models to look into. Want to try and keep the price in the $100 or less price range also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bfrench Posted June 4, 2016 Share Posted June 4, 2016 Having had a number of power heads in that range, I'd recommend spending a bit more. Equipment is often something we try and cut costs on, but can make a huge difference. That being said I'd encourage you to look at the ecotech vortech quiet drive pumps. PM me if you want me info. I think I have an extra mp10 laying around Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShawnM Posted June 4, 2016 Share Posted June 4, 2016 Jabeo wp or rw pumps are cheaper but don't last as long as the vortech . Rw are the newer ones I like mine Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woods Posted June 4, 2016 Share Posted June 4, 2016 An mp10 will do nothing for a 90g. You would need at least a mp40 if you go vortech. I have had many powerheads going cheap and spending lots and have settled on Jebao. I really liked vortech mp40s but they were too noisy as the motor is outside the tank and the wind up and down to speed the impellor was too much for me. I have found that Jeboas can break, but for the price and same controllability I get great water movement. I keep 2 on hand and swap them out every 2 months or so for cleaning and this has helped with their longevity. One in the tank and one to swap while I clean the other. If you have an Apex you can buy a cable that allows you to control them. If one dies, it is still cheaper to replace than buying vortech. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reburn Posted June 4, 2016 Share Posted June 4, 2016 Agreed you would need 2 mp40s. I have 2 mp10 quiet drives an I can't even hear them. It's hard to beat Jebao for the price though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris_ATX Posted June 4, 2016 Author Share Posted June 4, 2016 Well I'm definitely not able to spend the money for two MP40s. What size Jebao powerheads should I get and would I need 1 or 2? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xcroc66 Posted June 4, 2016 Share Posted June 4, 2016 I would get 2 rw8's, they will do great for a 90g Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bfrench Posted June 4, 2016 Share Posted June 4, 2016 I think 2 MP40's would be complete overkill. I've got two in my 140T and could probably get by with just 1. Hardly ever run them at more than 50% or they blow everything away Sent from my SCH-I545 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bfrench Posted June 4, 2016 Share Posted June 4, 2016 Also of note, with the new quiet drive you can't really hear the motor. My old mp40s were noticeable, my new quiet drive one is not Sent from my SCH-I545 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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