Powerhead times?

[Colwell]

When should I turn the power heads I plan on turning them on twice a day for about two hours or so. Is that a good plan? When should they be on? The lights are currently on from 3-midnight. Suggestions please

 

[Andrew McFadden]

I leave my heads on all the time and I think most do at less you have a wavemaker. Then its on a timer to on off on off within seconds

 

[Colwell]

I leave my heads on all the time and I think most do at less you have a wavemaker. Then its on a timer to on off on off within seconds

So you don't think that will be too much movement even if there just 1-2 inches

 

[Andrew McFadden]

So you don't think that will be too much movement even if there just 1-2 inches

Idk you didn't say what you have tank size, fish, type of power head? 1-2 inches of ???

 

[Colwell]

Idk you didn't say what you have tank size, fish, type of power head? 1-2 inches of ???

It's a 55 gal Mbuna tank highly stocked mix of acei kenyi yellow labs n sunshines. I'm currently running a hob filter rated for 300gph I have a fluval 306 on the way the power heads are two Hydors 425 gph each here's the set up now

 

[Andrew McFadden]

It should be fine

 

[Cichlid-dude]

I agree. I leave mine on all the time, my africans love swimming in the current.

 

[phishfriend]

It's a 55 gal Mbuna tank highly stocked mix of acei kenyi yellow labs n sunshines. I'm currently running a hob filter rated for 300gph I have a fluval 306 on the way the power heads are two Hydors 425 gph each here's the set up now

Love the aquascape and back ground!! Any chance of shot from the front?

 

[KryptiCouple]

Our powerhead runs constantly, as well. Our guys range from 1-3" and no one has any problems. A few of the smaller guys needed to adjust, but if they want to rest from current, they just go into caves.

 

[Colwell]

Love the aquascape and back ground!! Any chance of shot from the front?

Thank you and sure no problem

 

[phishfriend]

really cool looking tank!! did you make the 3d background??

 

[Colwell]

really cool looking tank!! did you make the 3d background??

Thank you yes I did !

 

[phishfriend]

Thank you yes I did !

Hats offto ya!! Very very nice!

 

[FishesOfTheTanks]

What powerheads are those? Aqueon ?