Global Aquarium Supplies And Swr Air-cooled Powerheads

GreenLincoln · 08-19-2001, 12:32 AM

I wanted to put in a good post about Global Aquarium Supply (http://www.globeaqua.com/subpages/pumps.html). They are one of the few MO companies that carry high-output air-cooled powerheads. (No more ugly powerheads in the tank!) Not only am I extremely pleased with the product (two SWR 4500s)

, but I sent at least 4 emails to this company, and each time I was very promptly answered by the CEO of the company, Todd Santora, who patiently answered ALL of my questions about the different models and gave me advice. He even put in a note with my package, which arrived in two days by priority mail. (Their website states a high shipping cost, which is inaccurate). Shipping on these two powerheads (they are the size of small outboard motors but extremely quiet) was only $8.95. Hats off to Global Aquarium Supply. I still don't know how to post multiple pics (somebody help me!) so sorry for the multiple posts, but I wanted you to be able to see the great powerheads for youself.

GreenLincoln · 08-19-2001, 12:33 AM

2nd pic of 4 (close-up of portion that is inside the tank):

GreenLincoln · 08-19-2001, 12:34 AM

3rd pic of 4 (the motor portion of the powerhead above the water line; this model does not come with mounting hardware, so I had to use eggcrate):

GreenLincoln · 08-19-2001, 12:35 AM

And finally, just one more pic so I can show off some of my corals again. he he

organicreefer · 08-19-2001, 02:13 AM

dont know if its youre corals ,youre pics ,or both,but they are beautiful

DukeDog · 08-19-2001, 09:41 AM

Looks very good. Have you noticed a temp decrease since these are air cooled over PH's?
Jeff

Reinhold · 08-19-2001, 10:24 AM

Is the water intake just above the outflows? Are they noisy like an air pump?

GreenLincoln · 08-19-2001, 10:28 AM

Dukedog, I probably will see a 1 or 2 degree difference (the weather is cool here now, so it is impossible to tell) because these powerheads replaced a Maxijet 1200 and a Cap 1800. I suspect the Cap 1800 prolly contributed to higher water temps.

Oganicreefer, thanks for the compliment. My camera (Sony) pics up red for some reason and makes my colt look pink. The only photo adjusting I do is increase the contrast (deepens the shadows) and increase the sharpness. I've recently had someone accuse me of "garfing" my photos, which I do not.

I forgot to mention these powerheads were only $45 each. I've seen similar powerheads for $100-200 each. These are Japanese made, so hopefully, it is a good product. Only time will tell.

GreenLincoln · 08-19-2001, 10:32 AM

Reinhold, there are two intakes and two impellers on each powerhead. Intake is located just above each impeller. They are almost silent when running (incredible!). Just a slight hum. If not placed flush with eggcrate I mounted them on, they can vibrate the eggcrate and make more noise. But I plan to put some of that sponge rubber stuff you put under throw rugs between the powerhead and the eggcrate to absorb any vibration. Even with out it, they are extremely quiet. HTH

mrok12 · 08-19-2001, 11:20 AM

Greenlincioln,
I was going to order some of these for my 120 from champion lighting but they said they had been discontinued. The guy on the phone said they had too many problems. How are your doing? those were only 45 dollars? Wow that one heck of a good buy.
nice pics by the way

ALL IS FAIR.......WELL maybe NOT
MROK12

GreenLincoln · 08-19-2001, 11:24 AM

MROK, I've only had them running for 24 hours. I would be curious to know what kind of problems Champion had with them...let me know. Thanks.

mrok12 · 08-19-2001, 12:13 PM

The guys at champion wouldn't elaborate any more than "problems". He said they had quite carrying them for that reaseon. I am still consdering using them though. Are they wave maker compatible?

MROK12

mrok12 · 08-19-2001, 12:23 PM

Nice reef !!!
I do like the way you arranged the rocks. It is very peaceful in its apperance. Lovely angelfish as well in the tank. How is the micro algea growth been sice you added the refugium? I am thinking about using one too. My wife is in the process of setting up a LING system. We picked up everting on friday last week. I will Keep you posted on how well this natural method works. We will not use a skimmer on this tank either.

LOVE THE TANKS
MROK12

GreenLincoln · 08-19-2001, 02:41 PM

MROK, I was wondering myself if they are wavemaker compatible. Email the company at aquaglobal@aol.com. I am sure you will get a quick response. Then could you let me know too. Thanks.

dbmet · 08-19-2001, 02:58 PM

I emailed earlier asking some questions about these and got a response today...fast service if you ask me..

mrok12 · 08-19-2001, 03:10 PM

Greenlincoln,
Hopefully the answe will be on it's way. BTW did you ever consider using one of those sea swirl things? I wonder how failure pront they are.
Well I will let you know what I hear on the power heads.

Mrok12

mrok12 · 08-19-2001, 03:50 PM

Greenlincoln,
Global aquarium supplies(Todd) says he uses a wavemaster pro to run his SWR powerheads. Champion doesn't sell them any moer because they lost there supplier. I will be getting a set of these babies for my 120 now. hope to hear how your are doing!!! let me know if you get a wave maker and how well it works.

The only thing to fear is...... GREEN HAIR ALGEA
MROK12

dbmet · 08-19-2001, 03:58 PM

Cool..don't buy them all ..heheh....going to order some during the week...

GreenLincoln · 08-19-2001, 06:22 PM

Now THAT'S customer service. They aren't even open for business today, and he still answered your email. Very cool.

Please let me know how yours do on a wavemaker. If it works out, that will be my next purchase from Global. Thanks for letting me know!!!

dbmet · 08-19-2001, 06:33 PM

Yup I was glad to see him taking time out to answer emails ..even on a sunday..

08-19-2001, 12:32 AM	#1
GreenLincoln Tenant Join Date: May 2001 Location: Portland, OR, USA Posts: 84	Global Aquarium Supplies And Swr Air-cooled Powerheads I wanted to put in a good post about Global Aquarium Supply (http://www.globeaqua.com/subpages/pumps.html). They are one of the few MO companies that carry high-output air-cooled powerheads. (No more ugly powerheads in the tank!) Not only am I extremely pleased with the product (two SWR 4500s) , but I sent at least 4 emails to this company, and each time I was very promptly answered by the CEO of the company, Todd Santora, who patiently answered ALL of my questions about the different models and gave me advice. He even put in a note with my package, which arrived in two days by priority mail. (Their website states a high shipping cost, which is inaccurate). Shipping on these two powerheads (they are the size of small outboard motors but extremely quiet) was only $8.95. Hats off to Global Aquarium Supply. I still don't know how to post multiple pics (somebody help me!) so sorry for the multiple posts, but I wanted you to be able to see the great powerheads for youself. __________________ http://members.home.net/greenlincoln Last edited by GreenLincoln; 08-19-2001 at 12:35 AM.

08-19-2001, 12:33 AM	#2
GreenLincoln Tenant Join Date: May 2001 Location: Portland, OR, USA Posts: 84	2nd pic of 4 (close-up of portion that is inside the tank): __________________ http://members.home.net/greenlincoln Last edited by GreenLincoln; 08-19-2001 at 12:36 AM.

08-19-2001, 12:34 AM	#3
GreenLincoln Tenant Join Date: May 2001 Location: Portland, OR, USA Posts: 84	3rd pic of 4 (the motor portion of the powerhead above the water line; this model does not come with mounting hardware, so I had to use eggcrate): __________________ http://members.home.net/greenlincoln Last edited by GreenLincoln; 08-19-2001 at 12:40 AM.

08-19-2001, 12:35 AM	#4
GreenLincoln Tenant Join Date: May 2001 Location: Portland, OR, USA Posts: 84	And finally, just one more pic so I can show off some of my corals again. he he __________________ http://members.home.net/greenlincoln

08-19-2001, 10:24 AM	#7
Reinhold Mayor Join Date: May 2001 Location: USA Posts: 941	Very Interesting. Is the water intake just above the outflows? Are they noisy like an air pump?

08-19-2001, 02:13 AM	#5
organicreefer Governor Join Date: May 2001 Location: Northern CA Posts: 2,171	dont know if its youre corals ,youre pics ,or both,but they are beautiful

08-19-2001, 09:41 AM	#6
DukeDog Citizen Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: SWFL Posts: 165	Looks very good. Have you noticed a temp decrease since these are air cooled over PH's? Jeff

08-19-2001, 10:28 AM	#8
GreenLincoln Tenant Join Date: May 2001 Location: Portland, OR, USA Posts: 84	Dukedog, I probably will see a 1 or 2 degree difference (the weather is cool here now, so it is impossible to tell) because these powerheads replaced a Maxijet 1200 and a Cap 1800. I suspect the Cap 1800 prolly contributed to higher water temps. Oganicreefer, thanks for the compliment. My camera (Sony) pics up red for some reason and makes my colt look pink. The only photo adjusting I do is increase the contrast (deepens the shadows) and increase the sharpness. I've recently had someone accuse me of "garfing" my photos, which I do not. I forgot to mention these powerheads were only $45 each. I've seen similar powerheads for $100-200 each. These are Japanese made, so hopefully, it is a good product. Only time will tell. __________________ http://members.home.net/greenlincoln

08-19-2001, 10:32 AM	#9
GreenLincoln Tenant Join Date: May 2001 Location: Portland, OR, USA Posts: 84	Reinhold, there are two intakes and two impellers on each powerhead. Intake is located just above each impeller. They are almost silent when running (incredible!). Just a slight hum. If not placed flush with eggcrate I mounted them on, they can vibrate the eggcrate and make more noise. But I plan to put some of that sponge rubber stuff you put under throw rugs between the powerhead and the eggcrate to absorb any vibration. Even with out it, they are extremely quiet. HTH __________________ http://members.home.net/greenlincoln

08-19-2001, 11:20 AM	#10
mrok12 Mayor Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Van Buren, MI Posts: 1,052	Nice Powerheads Greenlincioln, I was going to order some of these for my 120 from champion lighting but they said they had been discontinued. The guy on the phone said they had too many problems. How are your doing? those were only 45 dollars? Wow that one heck of a good buy. nice pics by the way ALL IS FAIR.......WELL maybe NOT MROK12

08-19-2001, 11:24 AM	#11
GreenLincoln Tenant Join Date: May 2001 Location: Portland, OR, USA Posts: 84	MROK, I've only had them running for 24 hours. I would be curious to know what kind of problems Champion had with them...let me know. Thanks. __________________ http://members.home.net/greenlincoln

08-19-2001, 12:13 PM	#12
mrok12 Mayor Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Van Buren, MI Posts: 1,052	The guys at champion wouldn't elaborate any more than "problems". He said they had quite carrying them for that reaseon. I am still consdering using them though. Are they wave maker compatible? MROK12

08-19-2001, 12:23 PM	#13
mrok12 Mayor Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Van Buren, MI Posts: 1,052	WOW Nice reef !!! I do like the way you arranged the rocks. It is very peaceful in its apperance. Lovely angelfish as well in the tank. How is the micro algea growth been sice you added the refugium? I am thinking about using one too. My wife is in the process of setting up a LING system. We picked up everting on friday last week. I will Keep you posted on how well this natural method works. We will not use a skimmer on this tank either. LOVE THE TANKS MROK12

08-19-2001, 02:41 PM	#14
GreenLincoln Tenant Join Date: May 2001 Location: Portland, OR, USA Posts: 84	MROK, I was wondering myself if they are wavemaker compatible. Email the company at aquaglobal@aol.com. I am sure you will get a quick response. Then could you let me know too. Thanks. __________________ http://members.home.net/greenlincoln

08-19-2001, 02:58 PM	#15
dbmet Just Moved In Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Victoria, TX Posts: 5	I emailed earlier asking some questions about these and got a response today...fast service if you ask me..

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08-19-2001, 03:10 PM	#16
mrok12 Mayor Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Van Buren, MI Posts: 1,052	Greenlincoln, Hopefully the answe will be on it's way. BTW did you ever consider using one of those sea swirl things? I wonder how failure pront they are. Well I will let you know what I hear on the power heads. Mrok12

08-19-2001, 03:50 PM	#17
mrok12 Mayor Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Van Buren, MI Posts: 1,052	Greenlincoln, Global aquarium supplies(Todd) says he uses a wavemaster pro to run his SWR powerheads. Champion doesn't sell them any moer because they lost there supplier. I will be getting a set of these babies for my 120 now. hope to hear how your are doing!!! let me know if you get a wave maker and how well it works. The only thing to fear is...... GREEN HAIR ALGEA MROK12

08-19-2001, 03:58 PM	#18
dbmet Just Moved In Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Victoria, TX Posts: 5	Cool..don't buy them all ..heheh....going to order some during the week...

08-19-2001, 06:22 PM	#19
GreenLincoln Tenant Join Date: May 2001 Location: Portland, OR, USA Posts: 84	Now THAT'S customer service. They aren't even open for business today, and he still answered your email. Very cool. Please let me know how yours do on a wavemaker. If it works out, that will be my next purchase from Global. Thanks for letting me know!!! __________________ http://members.home.net/greenlincoln

08-19-2001, 06:33 PM	#20
dbmet Just Moved In Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Victoria, TX Posts: 5	Yup I was glad to see him taking time out to answer emails ..even on a sunday..

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