Powerheads

moe103 · 09/06/2016, 03:52 PM

I am looking to increase the flow in my 210 gallon fowlr. I am battling some cyano and I think its in part from having some dead spots. Currently, I have an Aqueon, and I plan on upgrading to 2 Tunze 6255 in the next 6-8 months. In the meantime I am looking for a cheap solution and was thinking of another Aqueon or going with a Hydor.

My question is which would you recommend: Aqueon 2400, Hydor Koralia 3rd gen 1950 or the Magnum 6?

Thanks.

mcgyvr · 09/06/2016, 04:57 PM

Well.. Which Aqueon do you have now?.. and have you thought about a target flow range..
Typically people recommend between 30 and 100 times display volume for total flow rate in a reef aquarium.. The higher being for mostly SPS/High flow corals...

If its only temporary though just get the cheapest one..

Good luck with hoping cyano will clear from increasing flow.. Thats never been my experience..

rocsec1 · 09/06/2016, 06:15 PM

Look at the jabeo

texdoc77 · 09/06/2016, 08:50 PM

have an apex? get the WAV

Dundermifflin · 09/06/2016, 09:33 PM

I had the same issue and went with two Hydor Koralia 3rd gen 1950's and problem solved. Set them on each side-one a little higher than the other.

moe103 · 09/06/2016, 10:01 PM

Thanks for your responses. The cyano started in the corner farthest from the powerhead, so I'm hoping. If that doesn't work I will try covering the tank for 3 days.

minus9 · 09/06/2016, 10:08 PM

Start here.
http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh....php?t=1831125

09/06/2016, 03:52 PM	#1
moe103 Registered Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: New Jersey Posts: 103	Powerheads I am looking to increase the flow in my 210 gallon fowlr. I am battling some cyano and I think its in part from having some dead spots. Currently, I have an Aqueon, and I plan on upgrading to 2 Tunze 6255 in the next 6-8 months. In the meantime I am looking for a cheap solution and was thinking of another Aqueon or going with a Hydor. My question is which would you recommend: Aqueon 2400, Hydor Koralia 3rd gen 1950 or the Magnum 6? Thanks.

09/06/2016, 04:57 PM	#2
mcgyvr Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: North Carolina Posts: 20,050	Well.. Which Aqueon do you have now?.. and have you thought about a target flow range.. Typically people recommend between 30 and 100 times display volume for total flow rate in a reef aquarium.. The higher being for mostly SPS/High flow corals... If its only temporary though just get the cheapest one.. Good luck with hoping cyano will clear from increasing flow.. Thats never been my experience.. __________________ Who me?

09/06/2016, 08:50 PM	#4
texdoc77 Registered Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: Waco, TX Posts: 417	have an apex? get the WAV __________________ "The terrible thing, the almost impossible thing, is to hand over your whole self; all your wishes and precautions; to Christ." -C.S. Lewis (Mere Christianity) Current Tank Info: Currently Rebuilding

09/06/2016, 06:15 PM	#3
rocsec1 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Medina oh Posts: 1,782	Look at the jabeo

09/06/2016, 09:33 PM	#5
Dundermifflin Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Posts: 272	I had the same issue and went with two Hydor Koralia 3rd gen 1950's and problem solved. Set them on each side-one a little higher than the other.

09/06/2016, 10:01 PM	#6
moe103 Registered Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: New Jersey Posts: 103	Thanks for your responses. The cyano started in the corner farthest from the powerhead, so I'm hoping. If that doesn't work I will try covering the tank for 3 days.

09/06/2016, 10:08 PM	#7
minus9 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: I'm in the Valley, Dude! Posts: 1,349	Start here. http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh....php?t=1831125