Powerhead Question - Aquarium Advice

gozetec02 · 11-27-2004, 01:48 PM

I bought a power head made by zoomed called POWERSWEEP. The head moves back and forth and creates a great wave action. I am hoping with the added circulation I would be able to keep some corals or some anemones. My question is that the powerhead came with a air intake attachment. I have the powerhead on full power about 200GPH. Should i put the air intake on?

revhtree · 11-27-2004, 01:51 PM

It's not necessary

JamesR · 11-27-2004, 01:53 PM

2nd that. Not necessary!

captivereefs · 11-27-2004, 02:04 PM

Just make sure to clean the powerhead monthly or the rotating device tends to stop. A short soak in vinegar every month will help it stay free.

MACATUA · 11-27-2004, 02:15 PM

I am using the same [acronym:607080e787="power head or Measure of the concentration of hydrogen ions, depending on context"]PH[/acronym:607080e787]. I think the fishies like the sweeping current. My Chromis plays in it and chases the current.

IfoundNemo · 11-27-2004, 02:47 PM

Do you guys put that [acronym:1bcfdd1501="power head or Measure of the concentration of hydrogen ions, depending on context"]PH[/acronym:1bcfdd1501] in the middle or in the corner of your tanks?

MACATUA · 11-27-2004, 03:00 PM

I have three, one at each end and one in the middle.

gozetec02 · 11-27-2004, 04:39 PM

I have it in the corner the same corner where the overflow goes into the tank from the [acronym:7c35072ea5="Hang On Back"]HOB[/acronym:7c35072ea5] filter. Will the circulation help any corals I might want to buy in the future?

MACATUA · 11-27-2004, 04:55 PM

According to the species of coral, how much circulation you need.

dralarms · 11-27-2004, 05:10 PM

Quote:

Just make sure to clean the powerhead monthly or the rotating device tends to stop. A short soak in vinegar every month will help it stay free

It's real easy to take apart and clean the gears, take about 5 min. I have one also.

11-27-2004, 01:48 PM	#1
gozetec02 Aquarium Advice Activist Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 171	Powerhead Question I bought a power head made by zoomed called POWERSWEEP. The head moves back and forth and creates a great wave action. I am hoping with the added circulation I would be able to keep some corals or some anemones. My question is that the powerhead came with a air intake attachment. I have the powerhead on full power about 200GPH. Should i put the air intake on? __________________ Thanks, Damien 20 Gallon Long, 2 Ocellaris Clownfish, 3 Dwarf Blue Leg Hermit Crabs, 1 Carpet Anemone, 1 Peppermint Shrimp, 20 LBS of [acronym:728ca6a1d5="Live sand"]LS[/acronym:728ca6a1d5] and about 6 LBS of [acronym:728ca6a1d5="Live rock"]LR[/acronym:728ca6a1d5]. Marineland Millenium [acronym:728ca6a1d5="Hang On Back"]HOB[/acronym:728ca6a1d5] Filter. Marineland Seaclone 100 Skimmer. Powersweep [acronym:728ca6a1d5="power head or Measure of the concentration of hydrogen ions, depending on context"]PH[/acronym:728ca6a1d5] 2 10,000k [acronym:728ca6a1d5="High Output Florecents"]HO[/acronym:728ca6a1d5] 2 Actinic [acronym:728ca6a1d5="High Output Florecents"]HO[/acronym:728ca6a1d5]

11-27-2004, 01:51 PM	#2
revhtree Aquarium Advice Addict Community Admin Moderator Emeritus Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Rossville. Ga Posts: 4,047 Images: 1	It's not necessary __________________ Remember to Keep Christ First! 120G - Deltec AP601 Skimmer - Reefkeeper2 - Geo 618 - (2)Tunze 6100 - Tunze 6212 Wave Box - (2) 250w MH's w/VHO

11-27-2004, 02:04 PM	#4
captivereefs Aquarium Advice Addict Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: WI Posts: 1,852	Just make sure to clean the powerhead monthly or the rotating device tends to stop. A short soak in vinegar every month will help it stay free. __________________ Darin

11-27-2004, 02:15 PM	#5
MACATUA Aquarium Advice FINatic Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: WOODSTOCK, GA Posts: 868 Images: 5	I am using the same [acronym:607080e787="power head or Measure of the concentration of hydrogen ions, depending on context"]PH[/acronym:607080e787]. I think the fishies like the sweeping current. My Chromis plays in it and chases the current. __________________ Woo Hoo, PAYDAY! Time to pay the [acronym="Local Fish Store"]LFS[/acronym] rent (even before I pay mine ) Join the Alabama Regional Forum!

11-27-2004, 02:47 PM	#6
IfoundNemo Aquarium Advice Freak Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Sweet Home ALABAMA Posts: 337	Do you guys put that [acronym:1bcfdd1501="power head or Measure of the concentration of hydrogen ions, depending on context"]PH[/acronym:1bcfdd1501] in the middle or in the corner of your tanks? __________________ 75 [acronym:fc2c37ae44="Gallon"]gal[/acronym:fc2c37ae44] [acronym:fc2c37ae44="Saltwater"]SW[/acronym:fc2c37ae44] 55 [acronym:fc2c37ae44="Gallon"]gal[/acronym:fc2c37ae44] [acronym:fc2c37ae44="Freshwater"]FW[/acronym:fc2c37ae44]

11-27-2004, 01:53 PM	#3
JamesR Aquarium Advice Freak Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 462 Images: 8	2nd that. Not necessary!

11-27-2004, 03:00 PM	#7
MACATUA Aquarium Advice FINatic Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: WOODSTOCK, GA Posts: 868 Images: 5	I have three, one at each end and one in the middle. __________________ Woo Hoo, PAYDAY! Time to pay the [acronym="Local Fish Store"]LFS[/acronym] rent (even before I pay mine ) Join the Alabama Regional Forum!

11-27-2004, 04:39 PM	#8
gozetec02 Aquarium Advice Activist Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 171	I have it in the corner the same corner where the overflow goes into the tank from the [acronym:7c35072ea5="Hang On Back"]HOB[/acronym:7c35072ea5] filter. Will the circulation help any corals I might want to buy in the future? __________________ Thanks, Damien 20 Gallon Long, 2 Ocellaris Clownfish, 3 Dwarf Blue Leg Hermit Crabs, 1 Carpet Anemone, 1 Peppermint Shrimp, 20 LBS of [acronym:728ca6a1d5="Live sand"]LS[/acronym:728ca6a1d5] and about 6 LBS of [acronym:728ca6a1d5="Live rock"]LR[/acronym:728ca6a1d5]. Marineland Millenium [acronym:728ca6a1d5="Hang On Back"]HOB[/acronym:728ca6a1d5] Filter. Marineland Seaclone 100 Skimmer. Powersweep [acronym:728ca6a1d5="power head or Measure of the concentration of hydrogen ions, depending on context"]PH[/acronym:728ca6a1d5] 2 10,000k [acronym:728ca6a1d5="High Output Florecents"]HO[/acronym:728ca6a1d5] 2 Actinic [acronym:728ca6a1d5="High Output Florecents"]HO[/acronym:728ca6a1d5]

11-27-2004, 04:55 PM	#9
MACATUA Aquarium Advice FINatic Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: WOODSTOCK, GA Posts: 868 Images: 5	According to the species of coral, how much circulation you need. __________________ Woo Hoo, PAYDAY! Time to pay the [acronym="Local Fish Store"]LFS[/acronym] rent (even before I pay mine ) Join the Alabama Regional Forum!

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