powerheads for 65g

BarbMazz · 12-22-2007, 06:16 PM

Making my list and checking it twice!
How does one decide which powerheads to use, and how many?
Barb

Here's what I've decided on so far:
ASM G2 skimmer for in sump
Danner Mag-Drive 9.5 in-sump pump

sasquatch · 12-22-2007, 07:03 PM

depends on a few things, what are you keeping? what are your specific needs and how much you want to part with money wise, IMO the best value ph's are the maxijets but I can't stand the look of exposed ph's so I go closed loop

framerguy · 12-22-2007, 07:46 PM

Excelent choices for the skimmer and return pump. As far as the PH's go Squatch is right, we need to know what you plan to keep. I don't like to look at powerheads in my tank either so I use closed loop for flow. I use the mag 9.5 with a seaswirl on one loop and a quiet one 3000 (I think) with a squid on the other. If you go PH and have the dough for it I like to Vortech or Tunze because their flow is adjustable, and are less intrusive.

BarbMazz · 12-22-2007, 08:01 PM

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Originally Posted by framerguy

Excelent choices for the skimmer and return pump. As far as the PH's go Squatch is right, we need to know what you plan to keep. I don't like to look at powerheads in my tank either so I use closed loop for flow. I use the mag 9.5 with a seaswirl on one loop and a quiet one 3000 (I think) with a squid on the other. If you go PH and have the dough for it I like to Vortech or Tunze because their flow is adjustable, and are less intrusive.

I want to keep clams, mushroom corals (rics), zoas, lps, maybe some sps , soft leather corals.

What is entailed in a closed loop system? Can you link me to threads that discuss them?

I can't spend a lot on ph's. I looked at the prices for Tunze and I don't want to spend that much.

DrHank · 12-22-2007, 08:08 PM

I'd look at a pair of Korallia pump #2s. A lot of flow for a bit more cash than maxijets with a wider flow pattern.

Don't know if you folks are aware of it but Hydor has realized the problem of the open end of the cage and has added a grid and nose cone to keep critters out when the powerhead id off (great for wavemaker use).

tbittner · 12-22-2007, 08:39 PM

My new #4 has that attachment which I did install. It really extends the PH into the tank though. You can see it in my chronicle. It's the one in the back. The Vortech is towards the front of my tank for comparision.

flricordia · 12-22-2007, 09:20 PM

You can also go with the Maxijet and the Sure-flow mods. They put out alot of flow widely dispersed. I use 2 Maxijet 400s with the mods, one down beack behind the LR and one out in the open in a corner of a 75gl corner tank. Plenty of flow.
I also maintain a 240 8' tnak that has a Maxijet 1200 on each end with the mods and the flow is plenty in there also. Growing are some sps, lps, corallimorpharians, leathers and zoanthids.
https://www.marinedepot.com/ps_ViewI...s~vendor~.html

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BarbMazz Madame Klanganator Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Near Cleveland, Ohio Posts: 3,321 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	powerheads for 65g Making my list and checking it twice! How does one decide which powerheads to use, and how many? Barb Here's what I've decided on so far: ASM G2 skimmer for in sump Danner Mag-Drive 9.5 in-sump pump __________________ A Snail's Pace Beginning: an old lady's first reef http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...tml#post366161 ~not knowing how near the truth is we seek it far away~

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framerguy Manta Ray Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Mount Airy, Ga Posts: 3,660 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: powerheads for 65g Excelent choices for the skimmer and return pump. As far as the PH's go Squatch is right, we need to know what you plan to keep. I don't like to look at powerheads in my tank either so I use closed loop for flow. I use the mag 9.5 with a seaswirl on one loop and a quiet one 3000 (I think) with a squid on the other. If you go PH and have the dough for it I like to Vortech or Tunze because their flow is adjustable, and are less intrusive. __________________ ___________________________________ Greg All time fav quote: "Now and then it's good to pause in our pursuit of happiness and just be happy."-Guillaume Apollinaire "Being happy can be as easy as deciding to be!"-Greg Kimsey (framerguy) Still Workin' on it! 375gDT built in wall, Gargantuan DIY Beckett Skimmer, 100g sump, Sequence Hammerhead closed loop, 75 gallon seagrass/mineral mud refugium, 55 gallon crushed coral/live rock refugium, 30 gallon DSB/ cheatomorpha refugium, algae turf scrubber, DIY calcium reactor, DIY kalkwasser mixer, DIY light system w/4x 250MH & 4x54w T5, etc, etc, etc... chronicles-akwareum

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DrHank Golden Moray Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Crestview, FL Posts: 2,284 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: powerheads for 65g I'd look at a pair of Korallia pump #2s. A lot of flow for a bit more cash than maxijets with a wider flow pattern. Don't know if you folks are aware of it but Hydor has realized the problem of the open end of the cage and has added a grid and nose cone to keep critters out when the powerhead id off (great for wavemaker use). __________________ Doc Dr Hank's 210 Build: http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...nks-tanks.html

12-22-2007, 08:39 PM	#6 (permalink)
tbittner Watch this Ma! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Northern VA Posts: 5,562 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: powerheads for 65g My new #4 has that attachment which I did install. It really extends the PH into the tank though. You can see it in my chronicle. It's the one in the back. The Vortech is towards the front of my tank for comparision. __________________ Terry 150g predator tank full of killers. Soon to be upgraded to a 360g. 450g reef 300g sump.

12-22-2007, 09:20 PM	#7 (permalink)
flricordia Just Mike for short Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Pensacola FL Posts: 595 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: powerheads for 65g You can also go with the Maxijet and the Sure-flow mods. They put out alot of flow widely dispersed. I use 2 Maxijet 400s with the mods, one down beack behind the LR and one out in the open in a corner of a 75gl corner tank. Plenty of flow. I also maintain a 240 8' tnak that has a Maxijet 1200 on each end with the mods and the flow is plenty in there also. Growing are some sps, lps, corallimorpharians, leathers and zoanthids. https://www.marinedepot.com/ps_ViewI...s~vendor~.html __________________ 75 gl corallimorpharian/zoanthid tank http://gallery.pethobbyist.com/data/8473121807-med.jpg

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