powerheads for a 180 polypterus tank

the lion who ate the sun

the lion who ate the sun

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Hey guys! Im looking to pick up some powerheads for my 180g planted polypterus tank. My params have been perfect since day one, but I have a few dead zones so far as circulation goes.

Any recommended products? Im looking to spend less than $100usd or somewhere near that for a complete circulation system.

Polys arent fond of intense flow, please keep that in mind. Just looking for something that wont break in 5 months, and wont stress my tank. The polys rankge from 6"-11" presently, but are growing quick :)

Thanks!
 
the lion who ate the sun

the lion who ate the sun

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Something quiet would also be nice.
 
rodger

rodger

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I never saw a noisy powerhead that wasn't defective. Better than powerheads try circulation pumps. I use the ones from JBJ. They mount with magnets so you don't have to worry about suction cups that get hard and need replaced. These have a giant face moving water instead of a nozzle so they spread the current over a wider area.

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Aw3s0m3

Aw3s0m3

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I'm a fan of koralias and since you're just looking to get some movement in that dead zone, you don't need a huge 1. Something interesting is that all my bichirs seem to LOVE the strong current from the 2 powerheads in their tank. I have 1 that points towards the floor for the Goonch and 1 that blows across the top. All of mine will swim against the current in front of the bottom facing 1 and when they get tired they just pull off to the side outta the way.


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the lion who ate the sun

the lion who ate the sun

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Right on, thanks guys. What gbh shpuld I get? Was tbinking about getting a pair of koralina evolution 850s.
 
henria86

henria86

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I use wp-25 jebao on my 120 in Else Mod which is random pluses
no dead spots at all n it have light sensor to lower the speed when the lights are off
 
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