Powerheads for my 55g

[xxxAngeloxxx]

Is 750 gph good enuff for my 55g i will b gettin to of them one for the rite side n left side of yhe tank.

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[rkaragozler]

That depends on what you want to keep in the tank, sps like more flow, softies require less flow. Fish don't care

 

[xxxAngeloxxx]

Well i would like to have zoa n polyps.


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[rkaragozler]

I think using 2 would be too much, a 6x turnover is more then sufficient for zoas and polys. that would be 330 gph, I would put it in the back corner and ain it to the center front glass, don't forget you also have your return pump this would be on the opposite side, facing the return nozzle and the power head in the same direction would give you a nice flow. buy them both and save the other eventually you will have more coral in your tank that will require more flow.

 

[xxxAngeloxxx]

Alrite so 500 gph should b fine then rite


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[rkaragozler]

No get the 750. better choice, remember the rating of these are at the nozzle and not at 12-24 inches away. by the time the water moves at that distance they should be anywhere between 350-450 gph.

 

[xxxAngeloxxx]

Alrite thanks


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[rkaragozler]

You are almost their, and once you are ready come over and pick up some zoas and pallys, free of course

 

[DJYoshi]

Richie's good for the free stuff.. he's really not joking at all. After I get the new powerheads, i'll have 4 korallia's and a red sea wavemaker for people to grab.

 

[jadakiss]

i have a mp20 and a 750 koralina on my 55

 

[ryangrieder]

personally i think it depends on the brand powerhad your using... if your using simple maxi jet 750 then its not enough. if your using an aqueon, coralife, or hydor, i think two would be better. about one foot down on left and right side aiming slightly upward. if your getting an mp10 and controlling the flow, i think that would be good with a small maxi jet.

imo, one on the left side going across the tank and one on the right side maybe behind your live rock to keep flow where your other powerhead cannot reach.

 

[xxxAngeloxxx]

I ordered 2 of the Hydor evaluation 750 GPH


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[ryangrieder]

Good choice...

 

[xxxAngeloxxx]

Im GROWING up so quick lol


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[bigcapct]

Haha

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