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Nick540

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For a 33 gal reef tank with a filter that is providing some flow would adding one Maxi-Jet MP-1200 Powerhead be enough or would i need 2-3 more? Also where in the tank is the best plce to put them, middle, low, or high. I have noticed in some of the tanks on here that people place them near the top.
 
what is the flow rate of the filter? as you would combine this flow rate with any powerheads to get your tank turnover...Post that, and we can best suggest on a powerhead solution.

Where the powerhead gets positioned in the tank has no set rule really. You have to keep playing with the position of it untill you find the place that gives you good circulation so there is no dead spots in the tank where detrius can settle.

Niko
 
the aquaclear 70 filter produces a Maximum Flow: 300GPH. Most of it is on the top area of the tank.
 
the filter doesnt give as much flow when media is in it, id say its somewhere around 200-250 gph when filled with media.
 
so how many maxijets would i need so there are no dead spots? I am getting the maxi-jet 1200. Should i get 2 of them?
 
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