PowerHeads - Aquarium Advice

pondmom · 02-13-2004, 11:01 PM

I'm looking for a good brans to use on my 125g cichlid tank.
What are a few good brands to use and can I just suction cup them to my glass near the bottom of the tank?
Recommendations are welcome.

Thaiboxer · 02-14-2004, 09:27 AM

Hi Pondmom -

I have a single Penguin 1140 running on my 125, and it generates a TON of current. I had a second powerhead in there, but the poor fishies could barely swim! It was like a wind tunnel... only with water

captivereefs · 02-14-2004, 10:05 AM

Maxi jet 1200's would work nicely for you and will last along time.

pondmom · 02-14-2004, 11:30 AM

Hey Thai,

Guess where I'm heading today?

Back to WOF!!
More rock and "maybe" a few more fish.

So 1 powerhead is all I'd need.
Do you have yours submerged near the bottom?

grimlock3000 · 02-14-2004, 12:23 PM

Maxijet or Aquaclear powerheads are very simple and work well.

pondmom · 02-14-2004, 08:06 PM

Is one all I'd need?

AJ · 02-15-2004, 09:45 AM

I have an aquaclear.

You'll need more than one filter in that big of a tank I think would be your best bet anyways. They don't both have to be powerheads though. A canister filter is usually good for that size of tank.

TankGirl · 02-15-2004, 01:05 PM

I think you might want to have 2, one at each end. They do suction cup to the glass near the bottom, or wherever you want to have increased circulation. It depends upon how many obstructions (rocks, decorations) you have, but I think 2 would do it. They need to be submersed as they are water pumps and will burn up out of the water.

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BrianNY · 02-15-2004, 01:57 PM

and as long as you're going that route, attach it to a sponge filter as well!

pondmom · 02-15-2004, 07:58 PM

Well I ended up getting one for now. Since I have a flexable bubble wand burried in the gravel, the 2 fluval 404's(each back corner) and then the powerhead. I think I shoulf be ok. I can always order another.

Who would have thought I'd get so hooked on these cichlids

The are so cool to watch.
Thanks for the advice

02-13-2004, 11:01 PM	#1
pondmom Aquarium Advice Freak Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Minneapolis, MN / Las Vegas,NV Posts: 267 Images: 15	PowerHeads I'm looking for a good brans to use on my 125g cichlid tank. What are a few good brands to use and can I just suction cup them to my glass near the bottom of the tank? Recommendations are welcome. __________________ Happy Ponding ~pondmom http://community.webshots.com/user/pondmom39 5000gal + outdoor pond 125 [acronym:7391129fc3="Gallon"]gal[/acronym:7391129fc3] [acronym:7391129fc3="Freshwater"]FW[/acronym:7391129fc3] tank

02-14-2004, 10:05 AM	#3
captivereefs Aquarium Advice Addict Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: WI Posts: 1,852	Maxi jet 1200's would work nicely for you and will last along time. __________________ Darin

02-14-2004, 11:30 AM	#4
pondmom Aquarium Advice Freak Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Minneapolis, MN / Las Vegas,NV Posts: 267 Images: 15	Hey Thai, Guess where I'm heading today? Back to WOF!! More rock and "maybe" a few more fish. So 1 powerhead is all I'd need. Do you have yours submerged near the bottom? __________________ Happy Ponding ~pondmom http://community.webshots.com/user/pondmom39 5000gal + outdoor pond 125 [acronym:7391129fc3="Gallon"]gal[/acronym:7391129fc3] [acronym:7391129fc3="Freshwater"]FW[/acronym:7391129fc3] tank

02-14-2004, 12:23 PM	#5
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02-14-2004, 08:06 PM	#6
pondmom Aquarium Advice Freak Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Minneapolis, MN / Las Vegas,NV Posts: 267 Images: 15	Is one all I'd need? __________________ Happy Ponding ~pondmom http://community.webshots.com/user/pondmom39 5000gal + outdoor pond 125 [acronym:7391129fc3="Gallon"]gal[/acronym:7391129fc3] [acronym:7391129fc3="Freshwater"]FW[/acronym:7391129fc3] tank

02-14-2004, 09:27 AM	#2
Thaiboxer Aquarium Advice Freak Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Minneapolis, MN Posts: 449	Hi Pondmom - I have a single Penguin 1140 running on my 125, and it generates a TON of current. I had a second powerhead in there, but the poor fishies could barely swim! It was like a wind tunnel... only with water

02-15-2004, 09:45 AM	#7
AJ Aquarium Advice Regular Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Canada Posts: 77	I have an aquaclear. You'll need more than one filter in that big of a tank I think would be your best bet anyways. They don't both have to be powerheads though. A canister filter is usually good for that size of tank. __________________ 20 gallon [acronym:49bfef29df="Freshwater"]FW[/acronym:49bfef29df]: 4 male Fancy Guppies, 2 male Platys, 6 Neon Tetras, 1 female Dwarf Red Gourami, 1 male Dwarf Powder Blue Gourami, 1 Bristlenose Pleco

02-15-2004, 01:05 PM	#8
TankGirl Aquarium Advice Addict Moderator Emeritus Join Date: May 2003 Location: Richmond VA Posts: 8,279 Images: 16	I think you might want to have 2, one at each end. They do suction cup to the glass near the bottom, or wherever you want to have increased circulation. It depends upon how many obstructions (rocks, decorations) you have, but I think 2 would do it. They need to be submersed as they are water pumps and will burn up out of the water. [acronym:d45c43cd52="Hope this helps (or) Happy to help"]HTH[/acronym:d45c43cd52] __________________ TG Central Virginians click here and join the Regional Forum! View My Gallery Here

02-15-2004, 01:57 PM	#9
BrianNY Aquarium Advice Addict Moderator Emeritus Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: NY Posts: 4,259 Images: 18	and as long as you're going that route, attach it to a sponge filter as well!

02-15-2004, 07:58 PM	#10
pondmom Aquarium Advice Freak Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Minneapolis, MN / Las Vegas,NV Posts: 267 Images: 15	Well I ended up getting one for now. Since I have a flexable bubble wand burried in the gravel, the 2 fluval 404's(each back corner) and then the powerhead. I think I shoulf be ok. I can always order another. Who would have thought I'd get so hooked on these cichlids The are so cool to watch. Thanks for the advice __________________ Happy Ponding ~pondmom http://community.webshots.com/user/pondmom39 5000gal + outdoor pond 125 [acronym:7391129fc3="Gallon"]gal[/acronym:7391129fc3] [acronym:7391129fc3="Freshwater"]FW[/acronym:7391129fc3] tank

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