Powerheads - Which Brand?

[Rallos]

Trying to figure out which powerheads I want to use for my 220 (72 x 24 x 30) FOWLR build.

I am going to have a Wavebox 6208 and then I am debating how to supplement.

I am thinking either 2 x MP40QD

or

2 x Tunze Turbelle Stream 6155

What do you guys think? I've never used Tunze powerheads before so I am not sure of the pros/cons to using them vs the MP40s.

 

[goatous]

Not what you are asking, but you might want to also consider two Maxspect Gyre XF250's with a single controller.
I have the earlier FX150 and it moves a ton of water and is quieter than the MP40. The XF150 and XF250 are the same powerhead but they have a new controller that can drive two powerheads (XF150 or XF250). They will leave no dead spots in the tank.

 

[Rallos]

So I would put one at each end basically?

Looked those up and it looks like I could buy one with the controller and then one without to put them together and I would save some $$$ too. I may go with this.

 

[goatous]

So I would put one at each end basically?

Yep, set them up on opposite end of the tank and they work against and with each other by using the single controller.

I have the earlier generation fx150 with the older controller, so I don't have first hand experience with the new controller but it looks pretty slick.

 

[adam87]

I own a Maxspect Gyre XF150 too, its in my 180. Its hook up to my apex, had it for almost 2yrs and had no problems with it so far.

 

[ninjamyst]

make sure you buy the Gyre from a place with good return policy. My XF130 is whisper quiet. I changed to XF230 and it was soooo loud. Returned it immediately.

 

[Rallos]

Well, I bit the bullet and picked up two gyre xf250s from bulk reef with the 10% off deal. One with controller and one without. Will report back. I have a gyre xf130 on my 54 gallon so I have some idea of the noise level that it generates (nothing).