Looking For a New powerhead pump

fuy · 05/13/2019, 07:07 PM

Hello guys, Im looking for a new powerhead for my reefer250 red sea
im current running one mp40wdq , i want try something new

i was looking between the nero 5 or xf330 gyre pump or get 2x mp10 vortech

i would like your opinion on which one to get

ryeguyy84 · 05/13/2019, 07:17 PM

Big fan of the Nero pump

https://clearchoiceaquatics.com/coll...rhead-3000-gph

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lowtek · 05/13/2019, 08:28 PM

Maybe a new in box 2nd mp 40? I run 2 of them on my 60x32" and they will tackle all your needs.

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HumbleFish · 05/13/2019, 09:36 PM

I'm a fan of the Vortechs only because they are simple & easy to clean. (The gyres are not.)

However, the shaft of the Vortech seems prone to corrosion/rust. But rest assured that Ecotech will gladly sell you a replacement wet side assembly for $80 every year or two.

ryeguyy84 · 05/14/2019, 12:12 PM

This is why I replaced my mp40 with the Nero, got tired or replacing wet sides.

The mp10s used to have a $12 axel assembly option but that's gone now so when these wet sides go I'm going to be looking for something else

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View Poll Results: Powerhead Upgrade
nero 5	0	0%
xf330 Gyre	1	50.00%
2x Mp10 Vortech	1	50.00%
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05/13/2019, 07:07 PM	#1
fuy Registered Member Join Date: May 2015 Posts: 87	Looking For a New powerhead pump Hello guys, Im looking for a new powerhead for my reefer250 red sea im current running one mp40wdq , i want try something new i was looking between the nero 5 or xf330 gyre pump or get 2x mp10 vortech i would like your opinion on which one to get __________________ 250 RedSea Reefer 2 ECOTECH MP10WQD 2 XR15W Gen 4 Pro Ecotech Radion NEPTUNE APEX WIFI Eshoop Skimmer Current Tank Info: 54

05/13/2019, 07:17 PM	#2
ryeguyy84 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: New Jersey Posts: 2,753	Big fan of the Nero pump https://clearchoiceaquatics.com/coll...rhead-3000-gph Sent from my SM-G950U using Tapatalk __________________ Current tank: 90G mixed reef. Current Tank Info: 90 gallon

05/14/2019, 12:12 PM	#5
ryeguyy84 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: New Jersey Posts: 2,753	This is why I replaced my mp40 with the Nero, got tired or replacing wet sides. The mp10s used to have a $12 axel assembly option but that's gone now so when these wet sides go I'm going to be looking for something else Sent from my SM-G950U using Tapatalk __________________ Current tank: 90G mixed reef. Current Tank Info: 90 gallon

05/13/2019, 08:28 PM	#3
lowtek Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Pacific Northwest Posts: 111	Maybe a new in box 2nd mp 40? I run 2 of them on my 60x32" and they will tackle all your needs. Sent from my SM-G935P using Tapatalk

05/13/2019, 09:36 PM	#4
HumbleFish Moved On Join Date: Feb 2013 Posts: 4,757	I'm a fan of the Vortechs only because they are simple & easy to clean. (The gyres are not.) However, the shaft of the Vortech seems prone to corrosion/rust. But rest assured that Ecotech will gladly sell you a replacement wet side assembly for $80 every year or two.