NO WAVEMAKER but CIRCULATION PUMP & POWERHEAD

jigsaw1982 · 05/26/2012, 07:38 PM

I have a powerhead & a circulation pump but I don't have a wave maker. What would be the best direction for me to point these to get the best water circulation in the tank?

psyrob · 05/26/2012, 10:49 PM

try pointing the power head so it intersects the return pump's flow, like an X...that way the water crashes together and goes off in random directions...

jigsaw1982 · 05/27/2012, 08:36 AM

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Originally Posted by psyrob

try pointing the power head so it intersects the return pump's flow, like an X...that way the water crashes together and goes off in random directions...

Ok Thanks for the suggestion

marty9876 · 05/27/2012, 09:36 PM

Can also put the powerhead on timer on/off every hour if the tank can do ok with out the circulation for the off periods. Best would be to add another powerhead on a timer!

05/26/2012, 07:38 PM	#1
jigsaw1982 Registered Member Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 190	NO WAVEMAKER but CIRCULATION PUMP & POWERHEAD I have a powerhead & a circulation pump but I don't have a wave maker. What would be the best direction for me to point these to get the best water circulation in the tank?

05/26/2012, 10:49 PM	#2
psyrob Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Burbank, CA Posts: 508	try pointing the power head so it intersects the return pump's flow, like an X...that way the water crashes together and goes off in random directions... __________________ We have engaged the Borg.... Current Tank Info: 60 gallon mixed reef, 4X54 T5s, 10 gallon frag tank, Reefbreeders PAR38 led bulb, Euroreef Skimmer, wp25 pump ReefAngel controller

05/27/2012, 09:36 PM	#4
marty9876 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Minneapolis, MN Posts: 213	Can also put the powerhead on timer on/off every hour if the tank can do ok with out the circulation for the off periods. Best would be to add another powerhead on a timer!