Powerhead Question

mluntz · 11/05/2013, 10:39 AM

I am currently running 2 Koralia 1150gph pumps in my 46g bowfront. They are set up on opposites sides of the tank facing each other. I don't feel that I am getting enough flow on the bottom of the tank. If I point the powerheads down to the sand, they blow it all over the place.

I was thinking about adding 2 more powerheads to the setup, possibly Koralia 450's or 750's to create flow at the sand bed. What would you guys recommend?

iamarchitecture · 11/05/2013, 10:47 AM

If you can pick up an mp10 for a decent price it would get one. Pico Aquariums sells a shield that attaches to the wet side of the powerhead so that it may be placed low in your tank and wont stir up the sand.

mluntz · 11/05/2013, 10:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by iamarchitecture

If you can pick up an mp10 for a decent price it would get one. Pico Aquariums sells a shield that attaches to the wet side of the powerhead so that it may be placed low in your tank and wont stir up the sand.

The problem is I want one for the front and one for the back

nogascans · 11/05/2013, 01:02 PM

I understand from your description that the pair of powerheads face each other.

In my 90 bow front, I have both on each side and angled up at water surface, witheach one slightly left/right (front to back of each other) so that they intersect enough to create eddies that reach down and thru the rock and sand at lower end of tank. Seems to create a very erratic flow that keeps sand clean and irregular in position.

if you haven't tried this, you might find it works for you.

Sincerely,

David

SnowySaint · 11/05/2013, 01:03 PM

I have two of the same. I have one placed on the right near the bottom, angled slightly upward. The other one is on the left top angled downward.
With my rockwork in the middle of the tank, vs stacked along the back, this creates a nice swirling action in my tank. Definitely enough flow.

moe458 · 11/05/2013, 01:34 PM

I have a jebeo wp40. works like a charm. check some youtube video on them..they are pretty good.

11/05/2013, 10:39 AM	#1
mluntz Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Millersville, Md. Posts: 727	Powerhead Question I am currently running 2 Koralia 1150gph pumps in my 46g bowfront. They are set up on opposites sides of the tank facing each other. I don't feel that I am getting enough flow on the bottom of the tank. If I point the powerheads down to the sand, they blow it all over the place. I was thinking about adding 2 more powerheads to the setup, possibly Koralia 450's or 750's to create flow at the sand bed. What would you guys recommend? __________________ 46 Gallon Bowfront, (1)Ocellaris Clownfish, (1)Carpenter wrasse, (1)Coral Beauty, (1)Kole Tang

11/05/2013, 01:03 PM	#5
SnowySaint Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Juneau, AK Posts: 25	I have two of the same. I have one placed on the right near the bottom, angled slightly upward. The other one is on the left top angled downward. With my rockwork in the middle of the tank, vs stacked along the back, this creates a nice swirling action in my tank. Definitely enough flow. __________________ 72BF DT & 150 sump (3x50). 90lbs live rock (50/50 DT & sump#3). 90lb Fuji pink (sump#2), 40lb Hawaiian black in DT. 50 Mangrove in sump#1. 350GPH sump to DT & 2x1150GPH Hydor.2x120w LED lights.

11/05/2013, 10:47 AM	#2
iamarchitecture Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Miami Posts: 139	If you can pick up an mp10 for a decent price it would get one. Pico Aquariums sells a shield that attaches to the wet side of the powerhead so that it may be placed low in your tank and wont stir up the sand.

11/05/2013, 01:02 PM	#4
nogascans Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Jesup, Georgia (USA) Posts: 387	I understand from your description that the pair of powerheads face each other. In my 90 bow front, I have both on each side and angled up at water surface, witheach one slightly left/right (front to back of each other) so that they intersect enough to create eddies that reach down and thru the rock and sand at lower end of tank. Seems to create a very erratic flow that keeps sand clean and irregular in position. if you haven't tried this, you might find it works for you. Sincerely, David

11/05/2013, 01:34 PM	#6
moe458 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Toronto, Ontario Posts: 312	I have a jebeo wp40. works like a charm. check some youtube video on them..they are pretty good.