no, i don't have a maxijet, i'm just looking to set a up tank.
Jebao wp40 review
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islandboy1958
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I have a wp40 in my 90 gal and love the flow. I was able to reduce the pumps from 2 down to 1 and get better flow than the Ks.
GlassMunky
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exactly.... tunze acan threaten to not sell to any distributor that has these for sale too......... basically a "ME or Them" type situation.
StirCrayzy
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Best way I can describe the WP40, ... it's literally the size of a baseball.
It looks too big in my 65tall, but I'm also a minimalist, so I ordered a WP25 to use instead.
I have two WP25 and I have mine on low. They generate a lot of flow.
To me it is not necessarily the cost of the Vortech. Twice I have tried MP10s and twice I sold them. Couple of reasons. First, having a Red Sea Max I cannot mount one on the back of the tank and hide the motor and cord. I do not like the looks of that motor and cord sticking off the side of my tank. I do not like that I cannot adjust the angle at which the Vortech blows. Thirdly, they are too finicky when it comes to placing the motor and the wet side on your tank. If the placement is not perfect they are noisy or they will not hold.
I like the way the WP25 angle is very adjustable, like the Tunze.
exactly. why buy one for a pump when you can buy one for your whole tank including the vortech.
realistically though, youd only want to run the bare minimum so the battery would last as long as possible. check newegg.com . they have good deals, excellent customer service and plenty of reviews to read before you buy.
louiloui40
New Member
any updates I am interested on how the pumps are holding up
Wolffman64
Active Member
I have had a wp25 running for 5 months in my RSM250, and a wp40 in my RSM500 for a bit over a month. I love them! I have to tune the wp40 down, since it completely clears the sand away from the bottom of the other side of the tank otherwise. Great flow/wave, value for money, and also quiet in my opinion. I have bought a couple of extra night sensors (I haven't needed them so far) just to be on the safe side, and they only cost $1 per sensor.
Also, agree with the statement above the backup power...
Also, agree with the statement above the backup power...
StirCrayzy
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My wp25 on any wave mode creates a bit of a buzz when hitting full speed, but silent at any other speed.
Sensor is too sensitive to ambient lighting, and doesn't function as it should in complete darkness.
I don't use it for that anyway, I just put on a timer.
The wp 40 was too much for my 40g, but I have it on reserve to try in the new 65g.
Sensor is too sensitive to ambient lighting, and doesn't function as it should in complete darkness.
I don't use it for that anyway, I just put on a timer.
The wp 40 was too much for my 40g, but I have it on reserve to try in the new 65g.
I just installed the Jebao WP40 yesterday. One thing I did notice, it is "louder" than my Vortex. I am using the Else mode and it sounds like a bee buzzing. Since that mode is variable, sometimes is quite. I think I missed the light sensor. I threw away the packaging thinking I have everything and that it did not include a light sensor. Oh well. I think the light sensor will be a great addition since I don't want my livestock to get stressed with all that power 24x7.
Yes it is powerful!
Anyone have an idea on where to place my vortex and jebao? I have a RedSea Max S500.
Tom
Yes it is powerful!
Anyone have an idea on where to place my vortex and jebao? I have a RedSea Max S500.
Tom
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Softball size. Maybe is the pump I have (defective?), I hear buzzing louder than my Vortex mp40.
StirCrayzy
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You can get standard 2pin photosensors at radio shack or other electronic component sources.