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05/24/2007, 04:18 PM
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powerhead question
Hello folks ..
i have an issue .. no matter how much i clean my tank .. and skim everyday there always seems to be alot of detritus on my LR and LS i have to end up pulling out the rocks and individually cleaning them and its becoming a pain in the *** ...although my tank isnt big 25 gallon ...i hate doing that process .. i have one powerhead for a 30 gallon tank sitting in my tank .. it gets some stuff off from one side but nothing from the rest of the tank .. does anyone have any suggestions on what i can do .. maybe a second power head? |
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05/24/2007, 04:22 PM
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How big is your PH ??
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05/24/2007, 04:23 PM
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normal in new tanks but will eventually subside. Use a turkey baster on the rocks and sand daily and clean any pre-filters after the water clears.
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05/24/2007, 04:29 PM
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well my tank is about 9 months old .. and i use a baster everyday .. i just cant seem to find a solution .. i have a aqua clear 301 .. 175 gph
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There's Crack .. and There's Reefs. Current Tank Info: 55 Mixed - Mostly Shrooms/Zoas |
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05/24/2007, 04:37 PM
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<<< i have a aqua clear 301 .. 175 gph >>>
That's probably not enough, 2 of those would be better.
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05/24/2007, 04:39 PM
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and what would be the ideal placement of them ?
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05/24/2007, 05:17 PM
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No set placement as each tank is different, some put one in each back corner pointing towards each other in the center. You want to try and create a random type of flow.
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05/24/2007, 05:22 PM
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my last question is .. i have a pump from a skilter 250 .. can i use it as a powerhead? is it safe to submerge ?
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05/24/2007, 06:21 PM
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I wouldn't try it unless it was designed to be submerged as part of the Skilter.
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