Powerhead question

[txaggies07]

I was looking to get two powerheads for my 46g tank. I found the Aquaclear on ebay. I was looking at the aquaclear 70

http://cgi.ebay.com/HAGEN-AQUACLEAR-POWERHEAD-MODEL-70_W0QQitemZ140108699386QQihZ004QQcategoryZ46312QQ rdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

I was having problems finding big powerheads. I have read here that many people like the maxi jets. However, I haven't found enough big maxi-jets since I am going for 20x flow rate.

Is the aquaclear 70 powerhead a good piece of equipment? If not, any suggestions (keep price in mind please)?

[Germanman]

go maxi jets if u want powerheads...im currently switching to these though...much better flow and it isnt bulk flow like powerheards.
http://www.drsfostersmith.com/Product/Prod_Display.cfm?pcatid=16754&ref=3969&cm_mmc=LiveAquaria_DFS_Links-_-Fish_Supplies-_-LiveAquaria_Gen_Page-_-New_Products&subref=AA&N=2004+2035+22788

[txaggies07]

Dude, that is the coolest little thing ever. Slightly out of my price range. I am graduating in August. I already have a job waiting. But, I dont want to go in debt too much before I graduate.

Does maxi jet make some big enough so that I dont need like 4?

[Germanman]

opps wrong one here they are
http://www.drsfostersmith.com/Product/Prod_Display.cfm?pcatid=15955&ref=3969&cm_mmc=LiveAquaria_DFS_Links-_-Fish_Supplies-_-LiveAquaria_Gen_Page-_-New_Products&subref=AA&N=2004+2035+22788

[txaggies07]

Thanks. That looks really good. Are they suppose to work real well? Should I get one or two to possibly spread the movement out (like one on top on one side and one on bottom on the other to get a rotation going)?

[Germanman]

Thanks. That looks really good. Are they suppose to work real well? Should I get one or two to possibly spread the movement out (like one on top on one side and one on bottom on the other to get a rotation going)?
i just ordered two a few hours ago...so i wont know first hand...but from what ive heard form others they are great. you just want nice flow around so 2 with another main pump should be great

[txaggies07]

another main pump?

[Germanman]

...umm...like my fluval would be my main pump...so a sump, or fuge, or HOB, or other canister filter.

[txaggies07]

gotcha. I just wanted to verify since I am trying to not mess anything up here. I have a HOB for that.

Thanks for all your help today. I appreciate it.

[Germanman]

gotcha. I just wanted to verify since I am trying to not mess anything up here. I have a HOB for that.

Thanks for all your help today. I appreciate it. noooo problem! good luck:dance2: