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11/21/2015, 08:17 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Upstate NY
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Question about Vortech PowerHead
Hi all,
I am in the early stages of planning my dream 500 gal tank. I was looking to have a deep square tank with a center column return and all the powerheads up in the canopy area. I was looking to install the Vortech MP60s but have been concerned: can this powerhead be "angled" downwards? I would like to have flow coming down to prevent any detritus accumulation but if all the powerheads are up high hidden in the canopy and just pushing water at a 90 degree angle I am worried the will just move water near the top... Any advice is welcome, Pete |
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11/21/2015, 09:10 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Jacksonville, Florida
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It will have a great undertow
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11/21/2015, 09:26 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Cumming, GA
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Great undertow... Yes. BUT the power heads will create a vortex if mounted too close to the surface.
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11/21/2015, 11:58 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Long Island, NY
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No they cannot be mounted on an angle. They have to sit flat with side of tank.
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110g rimless, Elite Aquatics sump, JNS ConeS Co2, ATI Sunpower, Vortech, Digital Aquatics RKE |
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11/22/2015, 04:19 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: NW Iowa
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To be honest on a 500 gal tank i would look into a closed loop system rather than powerheads. You can also hide the pipes so you cant even see them.
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75 gal. mixed DT, 100 gal. sump, 50 gal. fuge, Clownfish breeder |
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