powerhead question - Aquarium Advice

rossv · 07-22-2003, 12:59 AM

i have a powerhead that has the cord coming up out of the top... is it ok to submerge the whole thing underwater and put it at the middle of my tank?

07-22-2003, 01:34 AM

It will usually depend on the power head, but any [acronym:9f8eaf13ff="Powerhead"]PH[/acronym:9f8eaf13ff] sold for aquarium use should be submersible. It should have a tag on the cord that may tell you.

With the other thread you have going though, I would not suggest moving it down. Leave it near the surface.

Cheers
Steve

rossv · 07-22-2003, 02:33 AM

alrighty.... but how about when i get another one? should i have one on top and one on bottom?

07-22-2003, 11:30 AM

I would place the second [acronym:58eb978aa4="Powerhead"]PH[/acronym:58eb978aa4] at the opposite end still near the top. If you direct the flow towards the glass, it will cause sufficient turbulance to keep the lower parts of the tank circulated.

I think in your case, this will be of much more benefit. Although having [acronym:58eb978aa4="Powerhead"]PH[/acronym:58eb978aa4] lower in the tank will not harm anything and depending on the amount and denseness of the [acronym:58eb978aa4="Live rock"]LR[/acronym:58eb978aa4] can help keep dead spots from accumulating excess detritus.

Cheers
Steve

rossv · 07-22-2003, 12:18 PM

ok thank ya muchly =)

BrianH · 07-22-2003, 12:43 PM

I would read the instrution manual since I have seen some power heads that say do not submerge.

Brian

07-22-2003, 12:59 AM	#1
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07-22-2003, 02:33 AM	#3
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07-22-2003, 12:18 PM	#5
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07-22-2003, 01:34 AM	#2
steve-s Guest Posts: n/a	It will usually depend on the power head, but any [acronym:9f8eaf13ff="Powerhead"]PH[/acronym:9f8eaf13ff] sold for aquarium use should be submersible. It should have a tag on the cord that may tell you. With the other thread you have going though, I would not suggest moving it down. Leave it near the surface. Cheers Steve

07-22-2003, 11:30 AM	#4
steve-s Guest Posts: n/a	I would place the second [acronym:58eb978aa4="Powerhead"]PH[/acronym:58eb978aa4] at the opposite end still near the top. If you direct the flow towards the glass, it will cause sufficient turbulance to keep the lower parts of the tank circulated. I think in your case, this will be of much more benefit. Although having [acronym:58eb978aa4="Powerhead"]PH[/acronym:58eb978aa4] lower in the tank will not harm anything and depending on the amount and denseness of the [acronym:58eb978aa4="Live rock"]LR[/acronym:58eb978aa4] can help keep dead spots from accumulating excess detritus. Cheers Steve

07-22-2003, 12:43 PM	#6
BrianH Aquarium Advice Activist Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 109	I would read the instrution manual since I have seen some power heads that say do not submerge. Brian