suggestions on tall tank flow

BlackOnyx · 02/27/2006, 09:16 PM

Getting a 56 this week and have a horrible problem with my maxi-jets suction cups falling off.

Also the tank is 24" tall.

Would like if I could get something powerful enough to attach towards the top and maybe add a hydro flow director to it? What would be strong enough to get towards the bottom?

Avi · 02/27/2006, 09:55 PM

for a 56-gallon tank, three or four MJ1200s should be good. Having Hydor flow deflectors on them would be a big improvement, too.

The suction cups on MJs don't last very long and lots of people...including me...have done what you'll see in this thread:

http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh...hreadid=786647

There are really a lot of other threads on the same issue but you should get an idea there at that one. If you use the magnets you can put the powerheads just about anywhere you want to.

bj32482 · 02/27/2006, 10:13 PM

seio

Avi · 02/27/2006, 10:18 PM

Seios are a good choice too, I have to agree. A few of each would be a good mix and give your reef a good random, broad flow.

BlackOnyx · 02/27/2006, 10:19 PM

it should be FOWLR but would I look at a MH if I did coral or could I use the 56 cause its tall to house just about everyone?

BlackOnyx · 02/27/2006, 10:20 PM

what are the Phs that look like circular turbines?

Avi · 02/27/2006, 11:25 PM

If it a high tank, say 21 inches or more, then IMO, you ought to get metal halide lighting if you want this tank to be a reef.

The powerheads that look like that are most likely Seios with the outer housing removed. Otherwise they're the more expensive Tunzes.

BlackOnyx · 02/28/2006, 02:07 PM

tunzes thats it

I have a mag float and when I "put it together" it seems kinda it'd slap the tank wall maybe cracking it?

Avi · 02/28/2006, 06:07 PM

Put one side inside the tank, in the water, and then put the other side on the outside the glass AWAY from the other one. Then slide the two together. That way there will be no "collision" that can do any damage to the glass.

BlackOnyx · 02/28/2006, 09:12 PM

good idea didnt think of that

02/27/2006, 09:16 PM	#1
BlackOnyx Moved On Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: in front of my tank Posts: 474	suggestions on tall tank flow Getting a 56 this week and have a horrible problem with my maxi-jets suction cups falling off. Also the tank is 24" tall. Would like if I could get something powerful enough to attach towards the top and maybe add a hydro flow director to it? What would be strong enough to get towards the bottom?

02/27/2006, 09:55 PM	#2
Avi Premium Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Westchester County, NY Posts: 7,327	for a 56-gallon tank, three or four MJ1200s should be good. Having Hydor flow deflectors on them would be a big improvement, too. The suction cups on MJs don't last very long and lots of people...including me...have done what you'll see in this thread: http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh...hreadid=786647 There are really a lot of other threads on the same issue but you should get an idea there at that one. If you use the magnets you can put the powerheads just about anywhere you want to. __________________ I'd keep the whole ocean if my den were big enough Current Tank Info: 120 gallon reef with 210 lbs. of live rock, Aqua-C EV180 Skimmer, Aquactinic double 250W MH with blue plus t5 support; 58 gallon freshwater planted tank using CO2 and T5s; 30-gallon cube with a few fancy goldfish; and a 110 gallon FOWLR

02/27/2006, 10:18 PM	#4
Avi Premium Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Westchester County, NY Posts: 7,327	Seios are a good choice too, I have to agree. A few of each would be a good mix and give your reef a good random, broad flow. __________________ I'd keep the whole ocean if my den were big enough Current Tank Info: 120 gallon reef with 210 lbs. of live rock, Aqua-C EV180 Skimmer, Aquactinic double 250W MH with blue plus t5 support; 58 gallon freshwater planted tank using CO2 and T5s; 30-gallon cube with a few fancy goldfish; and a 110 gallon FOWLR

02/27/2006, 11:25 PM	#7
Avi Premium Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Westchester County, NY Posts: 7,327	If it a high tank, say 21 inches or more, then IMO, you ought to get metal halide lighting if you want this tank to be a reef. The powerheads that look like that are most likely Seios with the outer housing removed. Otherwise they're the more expensive Tunzes. __________________ I'd keep the whole ocean if my den were big enough Current Tank Info: 120 gallon reef with 210 lbs. of live rock, Aqua-C EV180 Skimmer, Aquactinic double 250W MH with blue plus t5 support; 58 gallon freshwater planted tank using CO2 and T5s; 30-gallon cube with a few fancy goldfish; and a 110 gallon FOWLR

02/28/2006, 06:07 PM	#9
Avi Premium Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Westchester County, NY Posts: 7,327	Put one side inside the tank, in the water, and then put the other side on the outside the glass AWAY from the other one. Then slide the two together. That way there will be no "collision" that can do any damage to the glass. __________________ I'd keep the whole ocean if my den were big enough Current Tank Info: 120 gallon reef with 210 lbs. of live rock, Aqua-C EV180 Skimmer, Aquactinic double 250W MH with blue plus t5 support; 58 gallon freshwater planted tank using CO2 and T5s; 30-gallon cube with a few fancy goldfish; and a 110 gallon FOWLR

02/27/2006, 10:13 PM	#3
bj32482 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: benton, ky Posts: 974	seio

02/27/2006, 10:19 PM	#5
BlackOnyx Moved On Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: in front of my tank Posts: 474	it should be FOWLR but would I look at a MH if I did coral or could I use the 56 cause its tall to house just about everyone?

02/27/2006, 10:20 PM	#6
BlackOnyx Moved On Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: in front of my tank Posts: 474	what are the Phs that look like circular turbines?

02/28/2006, 02:07 PM	#8
BlackOnyx Moved On Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: in front of my tank Posts: 474	tunzes thats it I have a mag float and when I "put it together" it seems kinda it'd slap the tank wall maybe cracking it?

02/28/2006, 09:12 PM	#10
BlackOnyx Moved On Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: in front of my tank Posts: 474	good idea didnt think of that