Powerheads side by side, Help?! for 6 foot aquarium.

[agent1207]

I am currently planning on placing 2 Hydor Koralia 3G 2450gph beside each other, but debating placing 3. As I have the turnover rate (similar to having 3) in a smaller aquarium and love the results.

The aquarium dimensions 6' x 2' x 2.5'.

I would like to place them on the side of the aquarium in a row pointing upward as to create a circle-like circulation path. Will it make a difference if they are right adjacent to eachother or spaced out an inch or two apart.

Any thoughts? Suggestions?

 

[Joshuakahan]

I think it’s just personal preference

 

[agent1207]

I think it’s just personal preference

Any thoughts on spacing between the powerheads or does it matter?

 

[Joshuakahan]

As long as there’s no dead spots and it’s not too strong for the fish, I don’t think it matters. I would just play with the spacing until it’s the way you want and works for the fish and dead spots

 

[dr exum]

You wanna push some water grab a mp40 or (mp60 May be overkill)

Had more thoughts, I have two of the mp40’s they come on high after feeding - scheduled - it kicks up all the poo n left over food and gets it in the overflow...

 

[dr exum]

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[agent1207]

You wanna push some water grab a mp40 or (mp60 May be overkill)

Yeah I was considering the mp60 since it would be similar to the output of 3 Hydor Koralia 3G 2450gph, but man I am going to have to think about spending over a grand on it. Versus spending almost a quarter of the cost for the 3. (Prices in CAD)

 

[Joshuakahan]

Yeah I was considering the mp60 since it would be similar to the output of 3 Hydor Koralia 3G 2450gph, but man I am going to have to think about spending over a grand on it. Versus spending almost a quarter of the cost for the 3. (Prices in CAD)

When I used to have my reef tank, I just used cheap Chinese wave makers from eBay and they worked fine and were only around $20 each, I still have them 6 years later and still moving my water in my fresh water setups now

 

[slipshodman]

I just used cheap Chinese wave makers from eBay and they worked fine and were only around $20 each, I still have them 6 years later and still moving my water in my fresh water setups now

Same here, just use the cheap ones, i thought if they break I will just grab another cheapy but they have never broken

 

[Joshuakahan]

Same here, just use the cheap ones, i thought if they break I will just grab another cheapy but they have never broken
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Never had one break either, even after being in salt water for years, a lot of the expensive equipment is a scam in my opinion, not always but many times