Simple question? (Powerhead sizing/numbers)

[cichlaguapote]

Does anyone have any suggestions for power head sizes/how many for a 125g FOWLR? Probably a simple question right? But part of me is afraid of buying too big/too small or not the right number of PH's for good water movement..

I'm looking at the hydor koralia's(not the magnums), should I just get the 1200gph ones? Idea how many? Tank will have at least 1.5 pounds per gallon live rock so I need alot of flow right?

 

[BIGgourami]

was this going to be a reef tank or just FOWLR? if it's a reef what type?

SPS as a rule needs stiffer currents, LPS generally less, softies even less, FOWLR just needs adaquate filtration

 

[cichlaguapote]

No reef for now. Just interested in getting it setup as FOWLR for now.

 

[BIGgourami]

for now 2 of the pumps you said would do nicely, are/will you run a skimmer or other filter?

 

[cichlaguapote]

Thanks I will go with two of them and see where that gets me.


Yep I will be running a hang on skimmer. And I wanted to run a canister filter just for ease of it. You think I'll have an issue running a canister filter? For the most part I'm trying to keep it simple.

 

[BIGgourami]

if you maintain the filter regularly it shouldn't be a problem... if you're trying to KISS it, forego the the filter

 

[cichlaguapote]

if you maintain the filter regularly it shouldn't be a problem... if you're trying to KISS it, forego the the filter

I will be ok without a filter with enough live rock?

 

[BIGgourami]

oh yeah... alot of people have nothing but LR and powerheads

 

[cichlaguapote]

Sweet.. Thanks!

 

[N-E Cichlids]

You need at least 1 lb per gallon of LR for filtration purposes. As for a good current, you only have to worry about that in a reef tank. For a fish only tank, throw a few air stones and call it a day.