HarleyK Canister Man Staff member Global Moderator MFK Member Aug 17, 2005 7,141 2,055 1,453 USA Mar 17, 2006 #1 Howdy, What power heads do you use in addition to regular filtration flow, and what flow rate do you use? I am thinking about adding some flow to my 220 gal... Thanks, HarleyK
Howdy, What power heads do you use in addition to regular filtration flow, and what flow rate do you use? I am thinking about adding some flow to my 220 gal... Thanks, HarleyK
T Tango374 Feeder Fish MFK Member Aug 3, 2005 633 6 0 47 MI Mar 17, 2006 #2 I use a Maxi-jet 1200 on my 55 gal that I'm happy with. I'm sure you will have to get something alot bigger...or just more units.
I use a Maxi-jet 1200 on my 55 gal that I'm happy with. I'm sure you will have to get something alot bigger...or just more units.
davo Aimara MFK Member Jan 9, 2006 17,544 43 132 England Mar 17, 2006 #3 lol yea get a whole line of less powerful units to make the ultimate current, plus, tonnes of back ups
lol yea get a whole line of less powerful units to make the ultimate current, plus, tonnes of back ups
C chefdazza Gambusia MFK Member Jan 28, 2006 174 0 16 48 Canmore, AB Mar 17, 2006 #4 i use an aquaclear powerhead 402 in my 75, provides loads pf current
P Paul_MTS Feeder Fish MFK Member Dec 30, 2005 255 0 0 38 Essex- UK Mar 17, 2006 #5 In my 210g, I have wet/dry sump filtration which is powered by 2 2000lph high quality pond pumps, does the job nicely, no addition p'heads in site. Just hover the bottom with my water change weekly to pick up the crap.
In my 210g, I have wet/dry sump filtration which is powered by 2 2000lph high quality pond pumps, does the job nicely, no addition p'heads in site. Just hover the bottom with my water change weekly to pick up the crap.
O Opiate Polypterus MFK Member Jan 7, 2006 8,564 8 92 42 Where eva theres Cichla!!! Mar 17, 2006 #6 i'm runing a 1400 L/hr powerhead with clear tubing with a sponge on it..and omg keeps the tank crystal clear!
i'm runing a 1400 L/hr powerhead with clear tubing with a sponge on it..and omg keeps the tank crystal clear!
