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05/17/2006, 05:54 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2006
Posts: 6
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Question regarding powerhead
I am planning to install a MaxiJet Powerhead on a tank with surface area of 20" by 12" to create a wave that clear the water surface. Should I get the Maxijet 900 or 600. I tried the spare Maxi 1200 and create a storm inside the tank when the wave hit the tank wall and move the wave down under the water..
Maxi 1200 = 295GPH Maxi 900 = 230GPH Maxi 600 = 160 GPH |
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05/17/2006, 06:13 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: Rockford, Illinois
Posts: 6,596
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I would try the 900 out, that should be what you are looking for.
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05/17/2006, 08:02 PM
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RC Mod
 
Join Date: May 2002
Location: Columbus, Ohio
Posts: 15,225
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900 would be what i'd go for
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05/17/2006, 08:06 PM
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EMERTXE YID
 
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: Asylum, South of Boston, MA
Posts: 10,362
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How deep is the tank, gallons?
Did you create a sand storm? You could buy the 600, then mod it a liitle if you need more power |
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05/17/2006, 08:08 PM
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Registered Member
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: Columbus, OH
Posts: 13,640
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Get the 600 model. Theres a way to get more flow through a maxi-jet if needed anyways. You can PM me and I'll send you a link if you would like.
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05/18/2006, 12:53 PM
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Premium Member
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Alexandria, Virginia
Posts: 1,260
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I've got a Mini-Jet 400, a Maxi-Jet 1200 and everything in between. When it comes to flow, sometimes you've just got to experiment and see what works best for your setup. Maxi-Jets are such a reliable (and fortunately inexpensive) little pump. So even if one is too strong; just stay in the hobby long enough, you'll eventually find a need for it. Good luck.
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