View Full Version : Which powerhead between these 2
ksmmike
01/14/2018, 12:23 PM
I recently bought a Maxspect 230 gyre. When it arrived the controller wouldn't turn on, so I sent it back.
I'm torn between ordering another or a Sicce XStream-E Variable DC Wave Pump. The Sicce has some good reviews, though I can't find many reviews.
Has anyone ever used that particular pump? It's the one with it's own controller, not the wave maker pumps.
thanks
Mike
PhishyRupert
01/14/2018, 12:34 PM
I’ve had 2 gyre 230s die on me in the last year so I don’t buy em anymore. I used some of the sicce power heads that were of similar design of the xstream and wasn’t overly impressed. My lfs had the xstream on a sps tank a few months back but didn’t care for the flow and ended up taking it off. I think the new controllable tunzes come with controllers now, best flow and reliability for the money would be the tunze 6095 if you ask me. I think they are like 230 bux
bif24701
01/14/2018, 01:21 PM
Tunze will last you as long as your tank. Great pumps and can be controlled via an APEX.
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
In the price range of the Sicce are AquaMedic EcoDrift. They move water pretty well... no idea if they will last as long as a Tunze (they have not been out long enough). They do have US support and warranty.
vBulletin® v3.8.4, Copyright ©2000-2024, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.