powerhead suggestion

jwinn · 09/12/2006, 11:13 AM

I'm wondering if my powerhead location is wrong because I'm always getting a lot of red slime algae. I have a 150 Gallon and have two returns plus 3 Max 1200 powerheads located above the rock. Should I have the powerheads beating on the rocks or change something. Right now I have two powerheads in the center of the tank beating on the front of the glass and one on the right side beating on the front of the tank at an angle. Plus my two returns. Thanks for your help!!!

Shooter7 · 09/12/2006, 11:42 AM

I'd put at least two Tunze's or Seio 1500's in there along with your MJ's. I don't know if you have a sump, and if you do, what kind of return pump you have, but those MJ's aren't going to cut it by themselves in that size tank.

whoops...edit after I reread your post and see that you have returns. So, don't know what kind of return pump you have, but I run a Mag12 return, two Seio 1500's, and two MJ 900's in my 120 and I want more flow. I have over 30x's flow currently.

reefnetworth · 09/12/2006, 11:46 AM

MJ 1200's? they only produce an output of 290gph or slightly above that. (under 300gph) what size is your return pump? if the general rule of thumb is 10X's tank volume for turnover, it might be you dont have enough circulation. or you might be overdoseing additives or food. i had it (RSA) once, and it was due to both. simple error that can be adjusted. try these adjustments before adding chemicals. IMO, "chemi-pure" or others should be last resort. REEF-ON!

cw150 · 09/12/2006, 01:06 PM

I also started with a softy tank and 3 mj1200s. They really are nowhere near powerful enough, so I replaced with Tunzes. I still may add the MJs as supplements now. If you don't care about noise and want to save some bucks you could use Seios instead of Tunze

Shooter7 · 09/12/2006, 01:31 PM

um...I have no noise at all with my Seios.

imtheonlylp · 09/12/2006, 01:53 PM

so why not just mod them and be did with it?

09/12/2006, 11:13 AM	#1
jwinn Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 53	powerhead suggestion I'm wondering if my powerhead location is wrong because I'm always getting a lot of red slime algae. I have a 150 Gallon and have two returns plus 3 Max 1200 powerheads located above the rock. Should I have the powerheads beating on the rocks or change something. Right now I have two powerheads in the center of the tank beating on the front of the glass and one on the right side beating on the front of the tank at an angle. Plus my two returns. Thanks for your help!!!

09/12/2006, 11:42 AM	#2
Shooter7 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Tolono, IL Posts: 6,754	I'd put at least two Tunze's or Seio 1500's in there along with your MJ's. I don't know if you have a sump, and if you do, what kind of return pump you have, but those MJ's aren't going to cut it by themselves in that size tank. whoops...edit after I reread your post and see that you have returns. So, don't know what kind of return pump you have, but I run a Mag12 return, two Seio 1500's, and two MJ 900's in my 120 and I want more flow. I have over 30x's flow currently. __________________ Dave Current Tank Info: 10 years salty - standard 29g reef - moved from 120 gal reef, 2x250w Reeflux 10k's on ARO electronics and VHO super actinics on Icecap ballast, 2xTunze 6060, MSX 200 skimmer, GEO 612 Ca reactor, mag 12 return

09/12/2006, 11:46 AM	#3
reefnetworth Premium Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: U.S.A. Posts: 3,810	MJ 1200's? they only produce an output of 290gph or slightly above that. (under 300gph) what size is your return pump? if the general rule of thumb is 10X's tank volume for turnover, it might be you dont have enough circulation. or you might be overdoseing additives or food. i had it (RSA) once, and it was due to both. simple error that can be adjusted. try these adjustments before adding chemicals. IMO, "chemi-pure" or others should be last resort. REEF-ON! __________________ GIVE A MAN A FISH, YOU FEED HIM FOR A DAY. TEACH A MAN TO FISH, HE FEEDS HIMSELF FOR LIFE. (NEVER, underestimate another man's greed) Current Tank Info: SPS dominated barebottom display with BB sump since 2005, most consistant parameters in 19+ years of reefkeeping.

09/12/2006, 01:31 PM	#5
Shooter7 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Tolono, IL Posts: 6,754	um...I have no noise at all with my Seios. __________________ Dave Current Tank Info: 10 years salty - standard 29g reef - moved from 120 gal reef, 2x250w Reeflux 10k's on ARO electronics and VHO super actinics on Icecap ballast, 2xTunze 6060, MSX 200 skimmer, GEO 612 Ca reactor, mag 12 return

09/12/2006, 01:53 PM	#6
imtheonlylp Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Columbus, Ga Posts: 465	so why not just mod them and be did with it? __________________ "Tomorrow is the only day that appeals to a lazy man" - Jimmy Lyons Current Tank Info: 75g glass, 20g sump/refugium, QueenTS200, CA2300 return pump, (2) AquaClear4000 powerheads

09/12/2006, 01:06 PM	#4
cw150 Registered Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: nw suburbs chicago Posts: 330	I also started with a softy tank and 3 mj1200s. They really are nowhere near powerful enough, so I replaced with Tunzes. I still may add the MJs as supplements now. If you don't care about noise and want to save some bucks you could use Seios instead of Tunze