powerhead placement

  1. N

    Flow troubles - 20 gal AIO

    Hey folks - My tank has been up and running for several months now, and I just cant seem to get the flow right. I have an innovative marine 20 with a single MP10, pics below from the front and side. The main problem I am having is that when I run the mp10 low (tidal swell, max 10%) I get a...
  2. W

    Looking to improve flow - Red Sea Max E 260 with Cyano outbreak

    I've had some trouble getting even flow in my Max E 260 and I'm currently fighting a Cyano outbreak so looking for advice. Currently the bulk of the flow is coming from two Tunze 6095s at the back of the tank pointed at each other. I have them controlled by my GHL profilux to create random...
  3. P

    Powerhead placement

    I have had a Cyanobacteria outbreak and have seemingly good water parameters, granted my tank isn’t the most stable because it is around 3 1/2 months old and fluctuates, I have siphoned most of it and a water change, and will get chemi clean if it persists for a while, but I was wondering if my...
  4. ajtomase

    Flow troubles

    Hello everyone, I've setup my new tank with CaribSea Special Grade sand (not a fine substrate). I have 2 Ecotech mp60s on either side of the tank, and 2 Ecotech mp40s on the back of either side of the tank. Is Reef Crest mode too harsh for those types of corals? Would Lagoon or Tidal Swell...
  5. Karen00

    What direction do I point my powerheads?

    Hello fellow saltines, This seems like such a newbie question but I can't find any threads with suggestions (maybe my search parameters are wrong). Anyway, I have a 5g and recently installed one powerhead on the long side of my tank. It's mounted just below the surface but I have it pointed...
  6. S

    Need Powerhead recommendation for Fluval EVO 13.5

    Hi .... built my Evo 13.5 with a SICCE Syncra Silent 0.5 return pump. I've been told that a wavemaker / powerhead is needed to maintain good flow in the tank. Im seeing that food settles on the substrate after 30-40 sec but that could be move of my placement of the two return outlets. (1)...
  7. Lylelovett

    Who's got two Rock Islands/Mountains? Where are your powerheads?

    Hi all, I have a 5x2x2 tank - running for a couple years with two Tunze powerheads, one at each end. I need to perfect my flow, it's sort of just a brute force setup right now. I realize "flow is different for every tank" and "you've got to play around and find what's right for you"...
  8. G

    Too Much Flow in 120?

    I’m currently planning to set up a 120g mixed reef tank. I’m looking at setting up 2 opposing Reef Breeder RP-Ms rated at 2600 rpm. They will be running one of the programmed settings, so my thought is I should credit them with about 50% at any given moment. Because of this, I’m thinking I may...
  9. sparrow_reef

    Nero 5 gph rate for 20 gallon cube

    Hello everyone. I’m new to reefing and was curious about my Nero 5. I’m sure it’s probably overkill for my 20 gallon cube nano but purchase has been made and there’s no going back lol. What kind of flow rate should I be targeting for? I plan on keeping a mixed reef. I’m sure there’s plenty to...
  10. Reefer37

    Are Jebao Powerhead Magnets Submersible?

    I'm upgrading to a Gyre and wanted to set up the powerheads on each side of my rock work along the back wall of my tank. The magnets would have to be submerged as it is an AIO with the sump on the back. Are they okay to be submerged or will they rust and possibly leach?
  11. 1

    Powerhead Placement in first tank

    I've had my 54 litre tank for a few weeks now and introduced a zoa and a gsp. I was wondering whether I've put my powerhead in the right place? (Bottom right in pic - Fluval CP1 1000lph) The zoa is right in its path and closes up sometimes (left on purple rock). Should I swap it around with...
  12. gt44ever

    Getting with the flow in my 650g DT

    Hello reefers! I'm looking to up the flow in my monster FO(WLR) tank. Most of the monster threads I've been through are using somewhere north of 4x 4000+gph powerheads for flow, granted mostly for reefs. Currently I have this (controlled water flow shown along with a rough aquascape. Tank is...
  13. Introduction to Flow, Tank Turnover, and Powerheads for the Reef Tank, Part 3

    Beginner Topic Introduction to Flow, Tank Turnover, and Powerheads for the Reef Tank, Part 3

    For inspiration, here is a beautiful 93-gallon cube tank belonging to @vetteguy53081. Photo is from the Reef2Reef archives, courtesy of @vetteguy53081, ©2019, All Rights Reserved. And now we come to Part 3, Powerhead Placement. Everyone is waiting anxiously to hear about powerhead placement...
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