Do I need another powerhead? - Aquarium Advice

dolphinsfan · 09-23-2005, 11:37 PM

I currently am only using 1 rio 600 powerhead in my 26 [acronym:0609552fb0="Gallon"]gal[/acronym:0609552fb0] [acronym:0609552fb0="Fish only with live rock"]FOWLR[/acronym:0609552fb0] for circulation. It says it pumps 200 [acronym:0609552fb0="Gallon"]gal[/acronym:0609552fb0]/hr at 0 ft. Should I add another one as I am concerned that I dont have sufficient water movement?

Salttanker · 09-24-2005, 12:09 AM

I would use another one for additional flow. 2 of them would be ideal, and would be able to make that 26g x 10 = 260gph.

Mike

**lando** · 09-24-2005, 09:52 AM

Adding another powerhead will help you create a bit more of a caotic current and help eliminate dead spots. I would look at adding a Maxi-jet 900.

09-23-2005, 11:37 PM	#1
dolphinsfan Aquarium Advice Apprentice Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Cincinnati Posts: 45	Do I need another powerhead? I currently am only using 1 rio 600 powerhead in my 26 [acronym:0609552fb0="Gallon"]gal[/acronym:0609552fb0] [acronym:0609552fb0="Fish only with live rock"]FOWLR[/acronym:0609552fb0] for circulation. It says it pumps 200 [acronym:0609552fb0="Gallon"]gal[/acronym:0609552fb0]/hr at 0 ft. Should I add another one as I am concerned that I dont have sufficient water movement?

09-24-2005, 09:52 AM	#3
lando Aquarium Advice Addict Community Moderator Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Savage, MN Posts: 7,669 Images: 46	Adding another powerhead will help you create a bit more of a caotic current and help eliminate dead spots. I would look at adding a Maxi-jet 900. __________________ Some people are like slinkies...they serve no real purpose yet can still bring a smile to your face when you push them down the stairs! Have a great day! Brian

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09-24-2005, 12:09 AM	#2
Salttanker Aquarium Advice Addict Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Prosper, TX. Posts: 1,282 Images: 12	I would use another one for additional flow. 2 of them would be ideal, and would be able to make that 26g x 10 = 260gph. Mike