powerheads

[kcarlson]

I picked up a free aquaclear 802 powerhead.My question;Is it used for undergravel filters or can I use it to aid with water circulation and movement only.It also can be used as a filter tor should i go with 2x maxi jet 1200.Whats your theory on this.I tested it in my 75 gallon fresh and it kicks butt.It may be too stong of a current.

 

[theatrus]

Maxijets are good powerheads. All powerheads are useable for circulation, usualy by detaching a few parts/attaching the strainer. I don't argue with free.

 

[kcarlson]

My main question is will it be ok for a 55 gallon salt for movement.Or will it be too much.It really is blowing my plants around in the 75 gallon fresh.The fish love it.lol

 

[theatrus]

You want at least 10x water turnover per hour, that powerhead puts out ~400gph from what I can tell, so its a good start

I'm running a Seio M620 with a maxijet 1200 plus the sump return (I haven't figured out the GPH since adding the chiller to the return, but its dropped somewhat from the pumps rated 800hph)

 

[kcarlson]

Yea 400GPH.So with a 55 gallon i need to be around 550gph.Should i put a filter on that powerhead.They have an option for that.

 

[mattt6511]

On my55 tank i have 2 maxijet 1200's and i was thinking of even throwing in a 3rd and a wavemaker.

 

[kcarlson]

You got a link to the wavemaker so I can take a look at it.
Matt a question,how long does your biowheel goes before changing filters

 

[Lance M.]

Here's a link to some wave makers- here