SeanS Posted September 15, 2014 Share Posted September 15, 2014 My WP25 is just too powerful for my tank, I have to reduce the voltage so low the controller starts acting up. It is only a couple months old, and when run at half to full power works perfectly. Anyone have a WP10 and looking to updgrade? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Micah Posted September 16, 2014 Share Posted September 16, 2014 Think a WP25 is too much for a BioCube 29? Our WP10 just doesn't seem to rock it as much as we want it to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeanS Posted September 16, 2014 Author Share Posted September 16, 2014 On else mode, even at half power, it blows sand around, tries to rip the heads off my euphyllia, and creates waves that threaten to jump out of the tank. So yeah, a bit overpowered for my application:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Micah Posted September 16, 2014 Share Posted September 16, 2014 Nevermind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeanS Posted September 16, 2014 Author Share Posted September 16, 2014 Sorry, long day, no drinks as of yet, brain power on low... If you are running bare bottom, heavy sps, a 25 might be perfect. Otherwise it seems like overkill. Of course, I am but a newb, so my advice should be taken with a grain of synthetic salt mix. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reefnjunkie Posted September 16, 2014 Share Posted September 16, 2014 Not sure how you're reducing the power but Fishstreet sells a a voltage reducer designed for the WP25, I never had is sure with it cutting out even at the lowest setting which was a few amps, maybe 1.5 if I recall. I traded my 25 for a 10 but mainly it was to bulky for the frag tank too which is why I traded it. it may be worth looking into if you don't get any takers GL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeanS Posted September 16, 2014 Author Share Posted September 16, 2014 Not sure how you're reducing the power but Fishstreet sells a a voltage reducer designed for the WP25, I never had is sure with it cutting out even at the lowest setting which was a few amps, maybe 1.5 if I recall. I traded my 25 for a 10 but mainly it was to bulky for the frag tank too which is why I traded it. it may be worth looking into if you don't get any takers GL Thanks for the info. I hopefully have a deal in the works, but otherwise I will definitely look out for that. Running an LED dimmer works great until you really drop the volts, then the controller suddenly has a hard time figuring out it's settings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack-the-reefer Posted September 16, 2014 Share Posted September 16, 2014 The 25 is no joke! I have one on my 40b. I keep it on else mode and low speed, any more than that and I end up with a sand storm. Awesome powerhead though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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