Pwer Heads

terryd · 07-12-2007, 12:42 PM

I have 2 power heads in my 46g s/w tank. I would like to know the best way to place them for best performance. Right now I have them on the sides facing each other about 3" from hte top

BEELZEBOB · 07-12-2007, 12:52 PM

Id Drop 1 To Mid Level, And Welcome!!

BigAl07 · 07-12-2007, 12:52 PM

That's a tough one! Really it dpends on what you have in the tank and what you're trying to accomplish. From my experience placement is more of a trial & error thing as opposed to a an exact "science" .

Wish I had more enlightening news for ya.

Allen

lcstorc · 07-12-2007, 01:21 PM

Welcome to RS!
The answer will depend on a lot of things. What is the flow on the power heads? What do you keep or want to keep in your tank?

tippMANn98 · 07-12-2007, 02:43 PM

also, as of now...do you have enough circulation BEHIND your LR? If not, then there is a use for one of them.....try and see...

Rep. Day · 07-12-2007, 08:03 PM

OK I am going to butt in here with a question. I have a 55 gal, a Maxi Jet 1200 on the right side about as high as it will go to produce some 'waves", I have a 900 about 1/3 down in the middle pointing to the right.

My question is why would I want circulation behind my LR? And should I move my 900 all the way to the left and lower to make it flow behind the LR?

Dave

caitrina · 07-12-2007, 08:17 PM

You want circulation throughout the water, for gas exchange....(crap, memory issue again), oxygen levels. Having one positioned behind your LR will also help keep the detritus from settling there and becoming a problem.I have my hoses coming off the bulkhead positioned so that one is behind the LR and the other positioned to hit the other side of the bulkhead. I have two powerheads positioned on either side of my tank so that there is flow going slightly across the top and the other positioned mid way down the tank. This will vary due to what you have where and what you want to do.

tippMANn98 · 07-13-2007, 06:58 AM

Awesome explaination caitrina, my tank is a small nano, even in mine I have my out "y"ed off into 2, one goes to the front and surface of the tank, and the other to the back on my LR....it works wonders, No excess detrious, no excess nitrates!...make sense?

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terryd Tunicate Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 1 View Gallery Karma Komment	Pwer Heads I have 2 power heads in my 46g s/w tank. I would like to know the best way to place them for best performance. Right now I have them on the sides facing each other about 3" from hte top

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BigAl07 Reef Addict (hopeless) Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Waynesville, North Carolina Posts: 12,874 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Pwer Heads That's a tough one! Really it dpends on what you have in the tank and what you're trying to accomplish. From my experience placement is more of a trial & error thing as opposed to a an exact "science" . Wish I had more enlightening news for ya. Allen __________________ ><((((º>`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸.·´¯`·...¸><((((º> ·´¯`·.¸. , . .·´¯`·.. >((((º> Nitrate (NO3) reduction is directly proportional to percentage of Water Change. Allen's home-made formula...(-NO3=WC%) This means if you change 50% of your total water volume (That's EVERYTHING) you'll get a net reduction of (NO3) somewhere around 50%. Ask me about how to increase your REEF budget without going without FOOD!! Allen's testimonial . . ."Let Me help you help YOURSELF" (Click Here) Big Al's 10g Julie's (BigAl's Gal) 6g NanoCube Now in STORAGE and Dry-Docked BigAl's Slow 90g Tank Chronicle Allens OFFICE 12g Nano-Reef

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lcstorc Sunshine Reefer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Cocoa Fl Posts: 20,979 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Pwer Heads Welcome to RS! The answer will depend on a lot of things. What is the flow on the power heads? What do you keep or want to keep in your tank? __________________ Peace LYNN You can't change the past but you can change how you view it. A reef tank is like a racecar. The faster you go the harder you crash. Lynn and Franks saltwater adventure Lynn's 20g clown tank Lynn's 90g of sunshine Every 60 seconds you spend upset is a minute of happiness you'll never get back. In Loving Memory Of Z 01/22/07 - 08/19/08

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tippMANn98 Has been struck by the ban stick Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: New Port Richey, FL Posts: 2,705 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Pwer Heads also, as of now...do you have enough circulation BEHIND your LR? If not, then there is a use for one of them.....try and see...

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Rep. Day Midas Blenny Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Missouri Posts: 120 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Pwer Heads OK I am going to butt in here with a question. I have a 55 gal, a Maxi Jet 1200 on the right side about as high as it will go to produce some 'waves", I have a 900 about 1/3 down in the middle pointing to the right. My question is why would I want circulation behind my LR? And should I move my 900 all the way to the left and lower to make it flow behind the LR? Dave __________________ 55 gal. Remora Pro Skimmer w/Mag 350 pump Magnum 350 Canister Filter 200 w heater Maxi Jet 1200 Power Head (rotating) Maxi Jet 900 Power Head (rotating) Temp. stable at 79.5 Salt stable at 1.023 75lb Live Rock, 1 Banded Shrimp, 3 Yellow Tailed Damsiels, 2 O. Clowns, numerous crabs and snails, 1 sandsifter starfish. Looking for a bigger tank. Pretty new at this.

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caitrina Golden Moray Join Date: May 2007 Location: Somewhere in Florida Posts: 2,611 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Pwer Heads You want circulation throughout the water, for gas exchange....(crap, memory issue again), oxygen levels. Having one positioned behind your LR will also help keep the detritus from settling there and becoming a problem.I have my hoses coming off the bulkhead positioned so that one is behind the LR and the other positioned to hit the other side of the bulkhead. I have two powerheads positioned on either side of my tank so that there is flow going slightly across the top and the other positioned mid way down the tank. This will vary due to what you have where and what you want to do. __________________ A reef tank is like a potato chip, you can't have just one! Chronicles Cat's Healing Gift: http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...ling-gift.html Cat’s 90 Gallon Toy: http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...allon-toy.html 24 G Mystery Pod: http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...stery-pod.html

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tippMANn98 Has been struck by the ban stick Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: New Port Richey, FL Posts: 2,705 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Pwer Heads Awesome explaination caitrina, my tank is a small nano, even in mine I have my out "y"ed off into 2, one goes to the front and surface of the tank, and the other to the back on my LR....it works wonders, No excess detrious, no excess nitrates!...make sense?

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