Powerhead or wavemaker

[kalikingsmoke]

So ive been looking for a powerhead or wavemaker for my 80 gallon cichlid tank but I dont know were to start.... what do I need what should I get? Ive seen some nice cheap ones on ebay but idk what I need I dont have a huge budget for one..

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[kalikingsmoke]

No? Nothing?

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[bribo12]

I am not a fw person really but if you feel one is necessary then just get a powerhead. Wavemakers are for sw and I wouldn't see a need to create randomized flow in a fw tank. Maxi jets are good for flow in a single direction.

 

[CichlidLady0312]

Hi I found one on Amazon cheap.

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[Ulrichsd]

I was thinking of getting a hydro koralia, $30 Amazon. There are YouTube vids of them

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[bribo12]

I was thinking if getting a hydro koralia, $30 Amazon. There are YouTube vids of them

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They put out a nice even flow.

 

[kalikingsmoke]

they do look good for the price.... how would i know what rating to get? i have a 80 gallon tank or i think 75 idk forsure but i know its in that range.... what sould i get so its a nice flow keeps debrise from settling but not too much for the fish?

 

[Bmac1972]

I have a hydro... It is great ... If u have a lot of rock in the tank it helps during maint. To blow out all the dead spots and the fish love swimming against the current

 

[kalikingsmoke]

what flow rate should i get?

 

[kalikingsmoke]

would a Hydor Koralia Evolution Circulation Pump/Powerhead 600 gph be good with keeping everything going and the bottem clean or would it be too much?

 

[Rare]

Wavemakers are for sw and I wouldn't see a need to create randomized flow in a fw tank.

And for FW... If they are african cichild that is....The need at least for my aquarium is that i wont have any dead spot with the wave maker or less to none...

 

[kalikingsmoke]

well i need to make the purchase today is 600gph too much for my 80 gallon or could i do with more? i need it to help with the mess on the sand... anyone?

 

[Ulrichsd]

I have the 600 in my Amazon cart for my 60g.

The Hydor website lists the Evo 600 for aquariums 40-80g freshwater aquariums. The 850 for 50-100. And the 1150 for 70-140. So maybe the 600 would provide a low current level for your aquarium size. You could always get one and add a second if you feel it needs more flow?

Koralia Evo, Movement Pumps, Technical Products – HYDOR components for aquariums

 

[Ulrichsd]

What size did you get? How it's it working?

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[kalikingsmoke]

I wasnt abel to get one my budget changed.... I saw some cheap ones on ebay and I was kinda considering one of those.

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