Buying guide

Powerheads and Wavemakers

Our pick

EHEIM streamON+ 3500

Our pick for 35 to 200 litre aquariums is the EHEIM streamON+ 3500. Adjust circulation for the livestock and layout.1

Why this one

  • Its 3,500 l/h flow rating and adjustable output let you set the circulation strength within that model’s range.12
  • The magnetic holder and adjustable outlet let you position the pump and aim its flow.2
  • Its stated power draw is 2.5 W, against 6 W for the 6500 and 12 W for the 9500.1
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EHEIM streamON+ 3500

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Other contenders

  • EHEIM powerhead 650

    For a lower adjustable flow range and suction-cup mounting, choose the EHEIM powerhead 650: its documented 230 V, 50 Hz package adjusts from 210 to 650 litres per hour and lets you aim the pump head.389

  • EHEIM streamON+ 6500

    For the 150 to 350 litre tank range, choose the EHEIM streamON+ 6500 with its 6,500 l/h flow rating.1

  • EHEIM streamON+ 9500

    For the 350 to 500 litre range, choose the EHEIM streamON+ 9500 with its 9,500 l/h rating.1

  • Tunze Turbelle nanostream 6015 eco US

    For a magnetic pump with a 500 to 3,700 litre-per-hour adjustment range, choose the Tunze Turbelle nanostream 6015 eco US; turn its ring to change the flow.41011

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SpecificationEHEIM streamON+ 3500EHEIM powerhead 650EHEIM streamON+ 6500EHEIM streamON+ 9500Tunze Turbelle nanostream 6015 eco USTunze Turbelle nanostream 6020 USTunze Turbelle nanostream 6025 USTunze Turbelle nanostream 6045 US
Flow rate3,500 l/h1210–650 l/h86,500 l/h19,500 l/h1500–3,700 l/h102,500 l/h122,800 l/h13Approx. 1,500–4,500 l/h14
Rated tank size200 l1Not published350 l1500 l1Not publishedNot publishedNot publishedNot published
MountMagnetic holder2Suction cups3Magnetic holder1Magnetic holder1Magnetic holder4Magnetic holder5Magnetic holder6Magnetic holder7
Adjustable flow directionYes2Yes9Yes1Yes1Not publishedNot publishedNot publishedNot published
Adjustable outputYes2Yes9Yes1Yes1Yes11Not publishedNot publishedYes15
Power draw2.5 W16 W96 W112 W13.2 W44 W125 W135–7 W14
NoiseExtremely quiet16Not publishedNot publishedNot publishedNot publishedNot publishedNot publishedNot published

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How they compare

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SpecificationOur pickEHEIM streamON+ 3500EHEIM powerhead 650EHEIM streamON+ 6500EHEIM streamON+ 9500Tunze Turbelle nanostream 6015 eco USTunze Turbelle nanostream 6020 USTunze Turbelle nanostream 6025 USTunze Turbelle nanostream 6045 US
Flow rate3,500 l/h1210–650 l/h86,500 l/h19,500 l/h1500–3,700 l/h102,500 l/h122,800 l/h13Approx. 1,500–4,500 l/h14
Rated tank size200 l1Not published350 l1500 l1Not publishedNot publishedNot publishedNot published
MountMagnetic holder2Suction cups3Magnetic holder1Magnetic holder1Magnetic holder4Magnetic holder5Magnetic holder6Magnetic holder7
Adjustable flow directionYes2Yes9Yes1Yes1Not publishedNot publishedNot publishedNot published
Adjustable outputYes2Yes9Yes1Yes1Yes11Not publishedNot publishedYes15
Power draw2.5 W16 W96 W112 W13.2 W44 W125 W135–7 W14
NoiseExtremely quiet16Not publishedNot publishedNot publishedNot publishedNot publishedNot publishedNot published

Sources

  1. eheim.com
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  4. tunze.com
  5. www.bulkreefsupply.com
  6. www.bulkreefsupply.com
  7. www.bulkreefsupply.com
  8. www.pm-aquaristik.de
  9. www.garnelenhaus.de
  10. www.bulkreefsupply.com
  11. shop.tunze.com
  12. tunze.com
  13. tunze.com
  14. tunze.com
  15. shop.tunze.com
  16. eheim.com

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