Hagen Powerheads

JoeJoe · 10-25-2003, 11:36 PM

I was wondering if anyone uses Hagen ph's and how they like them. I just purchased a 38 gallon tank and I'm looking to add 2 ph's to have more flow in the tank when I have it setup. What do yall think and what model ph's would be the best for my tank? Thanks!!

bamann345 · 10-26-2003, 12:08 AM

I have 1 hagen PH, but I use it for mixing saltwater.

I have maxi-jets in the tank at school and I love them!!!!

Schwaggs · 10-26-2003, 07:57 AM

I second the Maxijet. I have used them for over 10 years with minimal failures. If you are buying new, get Maxijet. If you already have the Hagen, I'm sure they will be fine.

I use a single 1200 in my 55. It provides a very gentle flow throughout the tank. I would think a single 900 would do the same in your 38. I would double them if you are looking for medium - high flow...

rcassidy · 10-26-2003, 10:46 AM

I really like the Maxi-Jets as well. I use the 1200's and a couple of their mini jets for the Refugium, salt mixing etc. Great powerheads.

Ryan

Ray1214 · 10-26-2003, 11:15 AM

Maxijets are the only way. My one or two hagens are mixing pumps and backups only. It is hard to correct flow and I have snapped the shafts on two of them already. (not sure how though but my maxis have never snapped.)

Ray

JoeJoe · 10-26-2003, 11:32 AM

I would want the flow to be a constant flow but not too strong of a flow. I was planing on putting in two just so I could hit all the spots in the tank and so there wouldn't be any dead spots. Since I don't want the flow to be strong, do yall think 2 Maxijet 600's would be fine or would that be too weak for a 38 with coral/inverts and fish in it??

Ray1214 · 10-26-2003, 01:58 PM

I wee bit on the weak side I think but I prefer a lot more flow. I have a 20 gal with two 900's.

Ray

JoeJoe · 10-26-2003, 05:54 PM

So Ray you'd suggest 2 900's on the 38? How is the flow in your 20 with the 2 900's, high??

Ray1214 · 10-26-2003, 06:42 PM

Kinda high but 900's are only like 235 gph and I am using the foam prefilters (Jenn has them in her shop) and it is a 20 gal long. I figure with the pressure drop on the intake it is fine. I will tell you that all my cyano issues went away when I increased flow in that tank.

Ray