LarryD Posted July 22, 2015 Share Posted July 22, 2015 so how important is it to have a more random flow? Right now I have a ten gallon tank with a rio 200 on the hob fuge and a Koralia 240 power head shooting across the front glass. Should I look to get more random flow, should I get more flow? Also has anyone had any experience with the jebao RW-4 power heads? The internet seems undecided on if they would be to much for a ten gallon tank (turned down low obviously) or if they are just right. I like that they are controllable so in theory I could pulse or gently ramp up and down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluemoon Posted July 22, 2015 Share Posted July 22, 2015 I've had more than a few nanos that ran just fine with the return and a koralia 240. ....that being said I'd never go back from controllable powerheads. If you haven't yet, check out at the jebao wp-10. I think it would suit your needs perfectly. imo as long as your sand isn't blowing around, you can never have too much flow. I wouldn't go any larger on jebaos though. bigger model powerheads look giant in small tanks. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LarryD Posted July 22, 2015 Author Share Posted July 22, 2015 What is the difference between the rw series and the Wp? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jestep Posted July 22, 2015 Share Posted July 22, 2015 What is the difference between the rw series and the Wp? The RW's are the upgraded WP's. Slightly smaller footprint and slightly better controller. If you put either in a wave mode and get back and forth movement, in any direction, you should be fine. You just don't want to set up a pump for completely 1 directional flow if possible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LarryD Posted July 22, 2015 Author Share Posted July 22, 2015 The rw-4 has a slightly lower minimum flow rate than the wp10 so if I do end up getting one I will probably get that one. Would a pulse or a ramp have a controllable flow rate and would they be a suitable flow pattern. Plus I can't have a very big wave form because I will splash water on the floor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jestep Posted July 22, 2015 Share Posted July 22, 2015 I have mine on a pulse mode. Just adjust the frequency until you get a nice wave in the tank. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LarryD Posted July 22, 2015 Author Share Posted July 22, 2015 Ok I guess now I just need to decide which to buy. Can you get a battery backup for the jebao like you can with the tunze and vortech dc pumps? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jestep Posted July 22, 2015 Share Posted July 22, 2015 No, but you can just get a UPS for a computer and run it off that. I run both of mine off an APC UPS. Costs less than the vortech battery backup and has way more capacity. Can also use the other non-battery outlets as a surge protector if you aren't using a controller. The one I use is a Back-UPS Pro 1500VA, but even one of the smaller ones should give a decent run time. This one runs about $110, and should give a RW4 or equivalent WP several hours. http://www.apc.com/resource/include/techspec_index.cfm?base_sku=br700g Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LarryD Posted July 22, 2015 Author Share Posted July 22, 2015 I will have to look into that, thanks for the info. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FarmerTy Posted July 22, 2015 Share Posted July 22, 2015 Larry, Jaebo actually does make a battery backup. It's next on my list of toys to buy down the road. http://m.fish-street.com/coralbox_powercell_for_jebao_battery_pump__dc_pump Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LarryD Posted July 22, 2015 Author Share Posted July 22, 2015 Larry, Jaebo actually does make a battery backup. It's next on my list of toys to buy down the road.http://m.fish-street.com/coralbox_powercell_for_jebao_battery_pump__dc_pump Thanks for the info, I was kind of hoping it would be like the tunze backup which is just a cable that you can hook up to any battery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FarmerTy Posted July 22, 2015 Share Posted July 22, 2015 As I understand it, the Tunze product is just a "safety connector" that automatically switches the power source when the AC power is lost. It does not supply a power source, you have to give it a power source. The UPS and the Jaebo product supplies power in case of your power going out. It is essentially your "safety connector" and power source. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LarryD Posted July 22, 2015 Author Share Posted July 22, 2015 As far as I know you are correct on the tunze connector. Something like that is actually preferred in my mind because it gives me the ability to pick and choose my battery and expand should the need arise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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