For regular powerheads I like them a lot. I little more pricey due to the rotating output but if you buy them online they will be cheaper than what you could probably by a cheap powerhead for at the lfs. I got the 228 at Bigals for about $25, take a look at http://www.bigalsonline.com/BigAlsUS/ctl3684/cp18549/cl0/waterpumpspowerheads?viewType=Manufacturer&attrib_search=Y&attrib_cnt=1&attrib_id_0=2011&attrib_value_0=Zoo%20Med. The output sweeps left and right so it will add a bit of wave effect. They do come with a foam prefilter BTW, even though it usually doesnt say in the adds (I bought one thinking it didnt so I also bought the seperate prefilter and now have it as a spare). Unless you have a small tank I'd only be looking at the 228, just IMHO.