View Full Version : What good powerhead should I get for my 72g tank?
NJ Devils Fan
01-16-2003, 3:15 PM
I want a powerhead for my tank for extra circulation. What are some good one's that are big enough for my tank?
superstein61
01-16-2003, 11:32 PM
NJ - depends on how much current you want. I went with a Maxi-Jet 1200 (295gph) to drive my undergravel jet system.
The Saltwater folks on another board spoke highly of Maxi-Jets for reliability (many of them use them submersed to create extra flow for thei corals and live rock)
NJ Devils Fan
01-17-2003, 8:36 AM
Thats the thing, I'm not sure if I really need it because I don't know how much everything is circulating now. I have an 11.1 turnover rate, that's prety much all I can tell you. In your opinion, do I need one?
Originally posted by NJ Devils Fan
Thats the thing, I'm not sure if I really need it because I don't know how much everything is circulating now. I have an 11.1 turnover rate, that's prety much all I can tell you. In your opinion, do I need one?
You're circulating nearly 800 gph? What are you keeping in the tank?
NJ Devils Fan
01-17-2003, 12:10 PM
Right now nothing, but some day I hope that it is a lot of something.
superstein61
01-18-2003, 10:53 AM
Wooo, 800gph is a whole lot of flow. Not sure with that much flow from your pump / filter you need an additional powerhead.
BTW, what pump are you using to generate that type of 11:1 turnover?
NJ Devils Fan
01-19-2003, 10:40 PM
The filters are doing 800 gph, to 800/72= 11.1
Fedorov
01-21-2003, 8:57 PM
I have a 72 gallon also ,with 3 large Dempseys that are messy eaters . I run 2 magmun 350s and 3 penguin 1140s ( just for moving water) . That is 1600gph per mfg specs. None of the other fish Bala sharks ,Earth eaters or the small columbian teras seem to mind .
NJ Devils Fan
01-24-2003, 2:37 PM
Originally posted by Fedorov
... That is 1600gph per mfg specs...
What is mfg?
Originally posted by NJ Devils Fan
What is mfg?
mfg = manufacturer