Powerhead Question

Nwest · 07/01/2010, 07:30 PM

I am going to be setting up a 90 gal tank shortly and was wondering if it is better to run one say Koralia 1400 or two of the say 750's? Just thought I would put one on each side for different water currents. New to reefs so want to get it right the first time. Thank you for your help and information.

HydorTeam · 07/02/2010, 10:42 AM

I have always preferred the flexibility that using multiple smaller powerheads instead of one large one.

Since you are new to reefing, I am going to assume that you will be keepeing mostly soft corals and some LPS. Given the lower flow requirements of these types of livestock, I would use the smaller pumps. 2 750s or 1050s would be more suited to your system than 1400s.

07/01/2010, 07:30 PM	#1
Nwest Registered Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Palm Harbor Posts: 2,596	Powerhead Question I am going to be setting up a 90 gal tank shortly and was wondering if it is better to run one say Koralia 1400 or two of the say 750's? Just thought I would put one on each side for different water currents. New to reefs so want to get it right the first time. Thank you for your help and information.

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07/02/2010, 10:42 AM	#2
HydorTeam Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: United States Posts: 28	I have always preferred the flexibility that using multiple smaller powerheads instead of one large one. Since you are new to reefing, I am going to assume that you will be keepeing mostly soft corals and some LPS. Given the lower flow requirements of these types of livestock, I would use the smaller pumps. 2 750s or 1050s would be more suited to your system than 1400s.