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New Riptide power heads

Discussion in 'General Discussion' started by xroads, May 29, 2014.

  1. May 29, 2014 #1
    xroads La Porte City, IA

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    These things are going to be incredible. Probably the biggest thing in water movement since the vortechs came out.





    Go to youtube, and type in riptide gyre for a video
     
  2. May 29, 2014 #2
    bearsareawsome Norwalk, IA

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    Nice.
     
  3. May 29, 2014 #3
    klmule Belle Plaine

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    Oh wow. I want one now.
     
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  4. May 29, 2014 #4
    Zach Coralville, Iowa

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    Yeah the riptides look good. They are daying that they will be clear all the way so they are harder to see as well. Going to be pretty neat?
     
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  5. May 29, 2014 #5
    klmule Belle Plaine

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    And pricey I am sure.
     
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  6. May 29, 2014 #6
    Armydog

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    I've been seeing on other forums $200+ for the small one and there is 5 different kinds. Looks cool though
     
  7. May 30, 2014 #7
    klmule Belle Plaine

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    Rw15 is $99 and is compared to the wp40.
     
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    klmule Belle Plaine

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    That was for the Jebao's. Sorry. Wrong post.
     
  9. May 31, 2014 #9
    Sponge Marshalltown, IA

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    With a few powerheads (3 or more) it's not too hard to create a gyre in a tank :0) The Riptides do look like they have great flow! Heard that they will be offering them in different colors but will have to see... I'm keeping my MP's but will look forward to seeing the RipTides :0)
     
  10. Jun 1, 2014 #10
    mthomp

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    I am not convinced they will be that great. In no time I can see these becoming covered in algae and needing cleaned frequently in order to work properly
     
  11. Jun 1, 2014 #11
    blackx-runner Cedar Rapids, IA

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    The talk about clear units so they wouldn't be as easily seen in the tank made me wonder if these people found a way to stop the coralline algae from growing on them, or they just take them out every couple weeks and scrub them clean.

    I think its a cool idea, but would definitely like to see them in action, and see some long term testing before I would consider replacing my vortechs with them.
     
  12. Jun 15, 2014 #12
    Zach Coralville, Iowa

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    BRS interview. to include the riptide ( which is looking pretty awesome...) as well as their new ethereal lights and the Celestial spot light for nanos/supplemental

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5d-umCmiHpk
     

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