I Need a Tiny Powerhead

thebrandon

thebrandon

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Jan 29, 2009
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Hello everyone!

I am in search of a tiny powerhead. It needs to be able to operate in about 4 inches of water and preferably push significantly less than 50 gph, which seems to be the minimum of most pumps I am finding. I am working on a new mini project that is going to be anywhere from 1-5 gallons when I am done. Final plans aren't complete yet but I'll be sure to start a thread with pictures of what I'm doing when the time comes. The powerhead is going to be used for a small waterfall feature.

Can anyone suggest a reliable mini powerhead that can fit my needs?

Thanks!
 
Rena makes a little pump with some suction cups on the end. I don't know the name of it but I used it to diffuse co2 for a while. I'll try to find it


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final thought. We have this for our cat.

http://www.petco.com/product/109056/Petco-Automatic-Pet-Water-Fountain.aspx

The pump in there is submersable, and honestly is just able to push the water about an inch above the surface when fully filled. It has suction cups on the bottom, and, if you can follow this description...if the suction cups were flat and horizontal, it pulls water in on the x-axis, and pushes it out on the y...on the opposite side of the suction cups. really low flow, and most likely less than 50 gph.
 
Marineland MiniJets will fill the bill.
 
I have an old, small decorative fountain pump (you know, like the kind used to power those tabletop fountains which were all the rage a few years ago) which I am not using...if you want to pay the $6 shipping you're welcome to have it for free. It is 2" long and almost as tall, 1.5" wide. Gourd is the manufacturer.
 
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For a project that small, I'd probably look at a mini fountain or decorative water-feature pump instead of a standard aquarium powerhead. They're usually much quieter, have lower flow rates, and work well for shallow water or tiny waterfalls without creating too much current. That approach has worked well for a couple of nano projects I've built.

If you ever build a larger outdoor setup, the same idea of good water movement still applies. A pond fountain is a great way to improve circulation while adding a nice visual feature. I found this guide useful when I was comparing different options: Pond Fountains
 
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