Powerheads for a 90gallon

IVXX · 06/04/2011, 01:32 PM

I have a 90 gallon with a built in overflow, I have a cap 2200 return pump from my sump pushing water back into the tank, it does a pretty damn good job at push water so there is flow in the tank for sure. I have been looking at a pair of Koralia 4s, one on each side of the tank. Just wondering what everyone else's opinions would be on the subject matter. I'm open to all suggestions!

losthere · 06/04/2011, 01:37 PM

Depends on what you want to keep. If you want to keep sps you will need a lot more than that. If all you want is fish and some softies it might work.

lordofthereef · 06/04/2011, 01:41 PM

I'd recommend 3-4 of those myself. Do you want the controllable ones though? Koralia EVO 1440s are cheaper and provide more flow.

IVXX · 06/04/2011, 01:43 PM

I'm planning on keeping corals, lps, nothing super complicated since this is my first bout with saltwater.

Pallobi · 06/04/2011, 01:47 PM

2 would probably work ok, but 3 or 4 would be better.. jmo, GL with whatevery you decide friend!

lordofthereef · 06/04/2011, 01:56 PM

For softies I think you will be fine. Most lps as well. You can always add more as your need/budget allow.

IVXX · 06/04/2011, 11:51 PM

I picked up one Sicce 4 powerhead, rated at 1600gph, so far seems to move the water around quite well in my 90g, I have my eyes on a mp40 but I have other things that are much higher on the list of things to get first.

pmrossetti · 06/05/2011, 12:16 AM

cap 2200? do they still make those?

pmrossetti · 06/05/2011, 12:51 AM

How about 4 JBJ OceanStream pumps(1600gph each) and a JBJ Ocean Pulse Quadra to control them.

IVXX · 06/05/2011, 08:10 AM

the cap 2200 is a older pump, but no reason in replacing something that isn't broke, right? lol. I've had it for awhile now, used to run on a wet/dry filter that was hooked up to my old 125g that got sold recently.

06/04/2011, 01:32 PM	#1
IVXX Registered Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Cypress, Tx Posts: 41	Powerheads for a 90gallon I have a 90 gallon with a built in overflow, I have a cap 2200 return pump from my sump pushing water back into the tank, it does a pretty damn good job at push water so there is flow in the tank for sure. I have been looking at a pair of Koralia 4s, one on each side of the tank. Just wondering what everyone else's opinions would be on the subject matter. I'm open to all suggestions!

06/04/2011, 01:37 PM	#2
losthere Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Central California Posts: 303	Depends on what you want to keep. If you want to keep sps you will need a lot more than that. If all you want is fish and some softies it might work. __________________ SPS are hard corals, and LPS are easy.

06/04/2011, 01:41 PM	#3
lordofthereef One reef to rule them all Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Leominster, MA Posts: 5,299	I'd recommend 3-4 of those myself. Do you want the controllable ones though? Koralia EVO 1440s are cheaper and provide more flow. __________________ "A dog is the only thing on earth that loves you more than you love yourself" ~ Josh Billings Visit My Home page for current build thread (click my user name and select "Visit LordoftheReef's Homepage" in the drop down menu!

06/04/2011, 01:47 PM	#5
Pallobi CTARS, BRS & OSRAS Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 7,001	2 would probably work ok, but 3 or 4 would be better.. jmo, GL with whatevery you decide friend! __________________ Zoas & Palys

06/04/2011, 01:56 PM	#6
lordofthereef One reef to rule them all Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Leominster, MA Posts: 5,299	For softies I think you will be fine. Most lps as well. You can always add more as your need/budget allow. __________________ "A dog is the only thing on earth that loves you more than you love yourself" ~ Josh Billings Visit My Home page for current build thread (click my user name and select "Visit LordoftheReef's Homepage" in the drop down menu!

06/04/2011, 01:43 PM	#4
IVXX Registered Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Cypress, Tx Posts: 41	I'm planning on keeping corals, lps, nothing super complicated since this is my first bout with saltwater.

06/04/2011, 11:51 PM	#7
IVXX Registered Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Cypress, Tx Posts: 41	I picked up one Sicce 4 powerhead, rated at 1600gph, so far seems to move the water around quite well in my 90g, I have my eyes on a mp40 but I have other things that are much higher on the list of things to get first.

06/05/2011, 12:16 AM	#8
pmrossetti Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Cali. Posts: 3,199	cap 2200? do they still make those?

06/05/2011, 12:51 AM	#9
pmrossetti Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Cali. Posts: 3,199	How about 4 JBJ OceanStream pumps(1600gph each) and a JBJ Ocean Pulse Quadra to control them.

06/05/2011, 08:10 AM	#10
IVXX Registered Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Cypress, Tx Posts: 41	the cap 2200 is a older pump, but no reason in replacing something that isn't broke, right? lol. I've had it for awhile now, used to run on a wet/dry filter that was hooked up to my old 125g that got sold recently.

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