Hydor FLO Rotating Deflector

[Zoous]

Anyone using this item for their powerhead?

 

[marrone]

I do, they work very well.

 

[Zoous]

Cool. Thanks for the feedback.

 

[scumonkey]

I use them on both my returns....work like charms!

 

[DevIouS]

Besides reducing flow & being a bit bulky .....they're cool.
My Collonista snails would get inside & stop the rotation sometimes.

 

[inline6]

Besides reducing flow & being a bit bulky .....they're cool.
My Collonista snails would get inside & stop the rotation sometimes.

I know that problem all too well, I use Nitrile O rings to prevent that from happening.

 

[chazertis]

i'm a fan of these. i've got two. i love seeing big snails get on the rotating nozzle and i just sit there and wonder how the HELL do they get on there? its moving so fast! do the snails JUMP?!?!

 

[Bob 1000]

I use them on both my returns....work like charms!

That sounds like a great IDEA do you have pics???

 

[inline6]

That sounds like a great IDEA do you have pics???

I've seen it, nice idea the hydors are stuck to the locline return (black thing with alot of sements)

 

[Bob 1000]

Yes I to have returns on my fish watchamacall it:lol_large

 

[scumonkey]

Here is a top down shot showing the locline & Hydors.

 

[Bob 1000]

Wow looks good... Do you have to keep them out of the water for them to perform properly??

 

[scumonkey]

Do you have to keep them out of the water for them to perform properly??

No-they work fully submerged But- you only need the opening tip submerged to make them do their thing....less in the water = less ugly to look at!

 

[firehazard]

monkey, how long have you been using these? i have one but never used it because i was told that they stop rotating after a while. is this true?

 

[KathyC]

I've had mine for about 6 months with no issues, if they start to move a little jerky, just soak it in vinager for a while. For $10 you can't beat these things!
I put one onto a zoomed sweeping powerhead in one of my fuges and wham..cyano was gone..

 

[Zoous]

Can a fish get caught in one?

 

[KathyC]

Absolutely not. I doubt a snail could even get inside..the opening is very small.

 

[cybermeez]

These are great! I used them in my prior tank (wasn't drilled and I didn't use an overflow). It kept the water moving very nicely without adding to the electric bill. My big Mexican Turbos used to ride on them and keep them nice and clean of algae.

I stopped using them when I got my new Oceanic Tek tank, but after seeing Scumonkey's rig, I just may have to pull them out of the parts storage bin.

 

[inline6]

Absolutely not. I doubt a snail could even get inside..the opening is very small.

Actually snails have wedged themselves many times from behind the Hydor which is why I recommend the O rings to prevent that from happening.
Very effective IMO.

 

[scumonkey]

monkey, how long have you been using these? i have one but never used it because i was told that they stop rotating after a while. is this true?

I've used them since day 1!
After a few months they can get a little sticky but like Kathy said, a little vinegar soak and good as new!
I've also heard some people complain that after a while they come loose and fall off....
One of mine did get a little lose but, a few turns around the connector with some plumbers tape and problem solved.
Best water mover without electro investment one can make!!