Where to place powerheads in 29g

Fish_King_25 · 06/22/2012, 11:14 AM

I have two powerheads in my 29g reef...see attached picture for current location. Should I move them for better flow or results? I have a koralia 2 and my return from my fluval 405 canister..
Thanks!

Craig Borowski · 06/22/2012, 11:47 AM

I would probably aim them more towards the front pane of glass, so they both meet somewhere in the middle.

Fish_King_25 · 06/22/2012, 09:47 PM

Up towards the glass, downwards towards the glass? Which would be better? I see a lot of tanks like that...so i figured mine could use some revamping

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Michigan Mike · 06/23/2012, 06:23 AM

Up toward the water will give you better gas exchange. Down toward the bottom may move detritus off the bottom and into the water column so it can be more easily removed from the tank via filter .

See what works for you. Everyone's needs change as the tank grows. Experiment and see what works for ya.

slick970 · 06/23/2012, 11:27 AM

every tank is different you have to try different positions and angles and see what works best for your tank and DONT RUSH when you make a change it may take a short while to really see the change when you get the right spot you will know it

Fish_King_25 · 06/23/2012, 07:53 PM

Thanks everyone...I did switch them to both pointing towards the front glass with the currents meeting each other...seems to move a lot more on the bottom, so far I'm a fan

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06/22/2012, 09:47 PM	#3
Fish_King_25 Reef Addict Join Date: May 2008 Location: NJ Posts: 826	Up towards the glass, downwards towards the glass? Which would be better? I see a lot of tanks like that...so i figured mine could use some revamping Sent from Tapatalk for Android __________________ ~Kenny~ 29g mixed reef lps, sps, and softies, 10g sump/fuge, cadlights pls-100 skimmer, LifeReef overflow with Mag 7 return pump, Tunze ATO, 2 Koralias, 4x24w T5HO ATIs w/ moonlight LEDs Current Tank Info: Green Chromis, Yellow Clown Goby, Green Mandarin, Diamond Goby, Percula Clown, and CUC

06/23/2012, 11:27 AM	#5
slick970 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: orange county calif Posts: 68	every tank is different you have to try different positions and angles and see what works best for your tank and DONT RUSH when you make a change it may take a short while to really see the change when you get the right spot you will know it __________________ 36x24x20 lee mar euro braced 30 gal sump euro reef skimmer brs dual reactor diy leds 12 white xpg 18 blue xpe pwm controller keepin it simple

06/23/2012, 07:53 PM	#6
Fish_King_25 Reef Addict Join Date: May 2008 Location: NJ Posts: 826	Thanks everyone...I did switch them to both pointing towards the front glass with the currents meeting each other...seems to move a lot more on the bottom, so far I'm a fan Sent from Tapatalk for Android __________________ ~Kenny~ 29g mixed reef lps, sps, and softies, 10g sump/fuge, cadlights pls-100 skimmer, LifeReef overflow with Mag 7 return pump, Tunze ATO, 2 Koralias, 4x24w T5HO ATIs w/ moonlight LEDs Current Tank Info: Green Chromis, Yellow Clown Goby, Green Mandarin, Diamond Goby, Percula Clown, and CUC

06/22/2012, 11:47 AM	#2
Craig Borowski RC Sponsor Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 492	I would probably aim them more towards the front pane of glass, so they both meet somewhere in the middle.

06/23/2012, 06:23 AM	#4
Michigan Mike Freedom costs a buckofive Join Date: May 2012 Location: Michigan Posts: 3,002	Up toward the water will give you better gas exchange. Down toward the bottom may move detritus off the bottom and into the water column so it can be more easily removed from the tank via filter . See what works for you. Everyone's needs change as the tank grows. Experiment and see what works for ya.