Powerheads

Aquarium Systems Maxi-Jet Powerhead

Users have found that the Maxi-Jets are not only excellent units for any aquarium job, they are also one of the few units which can withstand the constant on/off strain of being used with a wavemaker.

AZoo Power Head

The Azoo Power Heads are fully submersible, inexpensive, come with a detachable air tube and are mounted to the tank/sump via suction cups. Each of the 5 different models comes with a venturi feature which allows for increased oxygen solubility.

Hagen Aquaclear Powerheads

The Hagen Aquaclear Powerheads are true workhorses. These are very well constructed, epoxy filled units which seem to last forever. Two of the models offer a reverse flow feature.

Penguin Powerhead

The Penguin Powerheads are well known in the industry as being well built units which will give many years of good use. With the use of the sponge filter, and the addition of the optional reverse flow feature, these units will drive a UGF system, allowing only filtered water to enter the gravel.

Powersweep Powerheads

The Powersweep Powerheads automatic rotating powerheads, requiring no extra electronics, these units are the most inexpensive wavemakers available. Although users reported that the first production models were experiencing problems, the later models seem to be functioning much better.

Rio Aqua Pumps/Powerheads

The Rio Aqua Pumps/Powerheads are well constructed, delivering high pressure water for most tank functions. Though often used with protein skimmers, they should not be used for constant on/off functions such as wavemakers.