Powerhead Review

[Andrew_B]

I just received my 800gph "Sunsun" powerhead from ebay today. I have a large amount of koralias at my house, but figured id try something new.

There is the ebay link, this seller is from wisconson, so shipping is free and quick.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/281092421766?var=580191465195&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649

I went the suction cup mount route for 16.00 (magnet mount jumps up to 23.00). I put it in the tank, mount seems solid, plugged it in and turned on instantly, no rattle and dead silent. It's comparable to a k3 (550gph) in flow. This Sunsun powerhead has a little more broad of a flow pattern, so it's not as harsh. It says 800gph, but I'd say it's closer to 600-650, so be sure to order up.

Out of the box, its on par with a K3 in my opinion but the true test is longevity. We all know Koralias just don't ever break. I wouldn't trust it in a saltwater tank, I bet coralline would really take a toll on it, but for smaller freshwater tanks, it's overall a solid powerhead.

[Geral]

I buy same ones a year ago , one last me one year the other one i think it last 2

then i got one of the 3,200 with magnet about 6 months of use got it for free and give it to someone in here and 2 moths later was making sound good thing i didn't sell it.

[prostreet69camaro]

I bought 2- 800 gph from ebay. They are from cll_petsupplies. I have had them for about 4months. They are the magnettic type also. 1 is running good and 1 is making noise. My wife unplugged the one making noise till I get home to check it out.

Here is the ones I bought.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Circulation-Pump-Wave-Maker-800-GPH-Aquarium-Reef-Powerhead-Suction-Cup-Mount-/261031467782?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3cc6b01b06#ht_1666wt_1161

[moganman]

Thanks for sharing. It is definitely cheaper. True test of age will definitely show the value of these. With my Koralia I notice that I have to get one of my impellers going for it to get going. Seems like they will never stop though.

[mistahoo]

I have two 3200gph sun sun powerheads with magnets. I have to say that they're amazing for the price. More than half the cost of Koralia powerheads. The magnets are very strong. If you do get the magnets, make sure it doesn't stick to each other.

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[SunnyHouTX]

My go-to brand of powerheads is Aqueon. Have lost faith in Koralia.

[Ogrodii]

I have new profound respect for the sunsun with (magnets)
I got x2 1800gph each and there solid
the magnets are really strong