Powerhead Positioning

[dinotrex]

Where in a 55 gallon tank would you position 2 maxijet 1200? a 55 gal tank ideally should have 2 right?

 

[Anemoneman]

In the back corners pointing forward and slightly to the center and SLIGHTLY toward the surface. Use a wave maker or timer to alternate them on and off. I am using 2 1200's plus a SCWD (@ 600gph) for really sweet random currents. My critters went from a tidal lagoon to the middle of a reef! The fish are still a little freaked out...

 

[darb2]

I just set up a 75 gal, would the same apply to me, or are more ph at a lower flow better?

 

[jvennitti]

I have a 45 gal and looking to and PHs to increase the flow over my recently added LR. I've read the reviews on PHs on this site, but am unsure of how many or what flow rate (GPH) is needed.

Thanks in advance,

Jeff

 

[Anemoneman]

The setup I described was on a 75.
On a 45 I would add one or two Maxijet 900. Use of a timer for on/off is highly recommended.

 

[XXFirefighter]

I have my PH's set up on the sides, one pointing to the rear and the other towards the front. With a Emeror 400 for water movement and polishing. Just the baskets filled with AC. HEre's my tank:

 

[Anemoneman]

Do you use a timer? With the ph's postioned that way does it create a swirl rather than a random wave motion? Are you trying to simulate waves breaking on a reef or a steady ocean current (I notice a school of chromis, no coral).

 

[jvennitti]

Anenomeman and XXFirefighter,

Thanks for the input!

Jeff

 

[Razoreqx]

This is how I setup my main display tank.. The long red line is an air holes with holes drilled it in at various positions to remove deadspots in and around my LR.

 

[XXFirefighter]

Do you use a timer? With the ph's postioned that way does it create a swirl rather than a random wave motion? Are you trying to simulate waves breaking on a reef or a steady ocean current (I notice a school of chromis, no coral).

I will be adding a Aqua C skimmer soon and another powerhead . I plan on getting the wave timer to then move the water more since I'll be addings some corals...