I have a 55 gallon fish and live rock saltwater tank. I have a fluval 305 and a seaclone protein skimmer, Now somebody mentioned to get a power head . Why and what kind is best recommended,,,,,Thanks
power head help me
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do u have a sub.??? cause i have a 404 fluval in my 72 bow... wish i new it was for frash water and not salt... it works but u have 2 chang the carbin each month pain in the *** but w?e
here are some pics of my power heads... get the one right next 2 my protin skimer... pm me if u need some help... and post some pics of your tank
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Flow wise, for a 55 gal tank, your looking at needing around 1375 GPH ( Gallons Per Hour ). This figure can be made up using multiple powerheads, like a couple of hydor koralia powers....maybe a number 3 and number 2, to make up your required flow..
http://www.bigalsonline.com/BigAlsUS/ctl3684/cp43625/cl0/powerheads
http://www.bigalsonline.com/BigAlsUS/ctl3684/cp43625/cl0/powerheads
Here is a little article to sooth your taste buds:
http://www.advancedaquarist.com/2007/1/aafeature
FYI, most people do not place there powerheads in there tanks correctly to fully utilize the flow a powerhead can provide. I suggest you only buy one powerhead. Here is a list of some you may find suitable depending on you budget, each have there own advantages/disadvantages:
Koralia 3 or 4
SEIO M820 or M1100
Tunze Nanostream 6045
http://www.advancedaquarist.com/2007/1/aafeature
FYI, most people do not place there powerheads in there tanks correctly to fully utilize the flow a powerhead can provide. I suggest you only buy one powerhead. Here is a list of some you may find suitable depending on you budget, each have there own advantages/disadvantages:
Koralia 3 or 4
SEIO M820 or M1100
Tunze Nanostream 6045
even if he dose not place it perfectly to utilize the optimal flow of each powerhead, I think it would be difficult for him to get the flow in his 55 he needs with only one powerhead.
I dont feel 1 powerhead can provide sufficient current / coverage around a 55 gal tank...its not something i would recomend unless its a empty fish only tank..
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I agree wiht Reefscape...one powerhead isn't the way to go. Typically you can't position the powerhead to dowhat it needs and that is while it provides the flow for water movement, you are trying to eliminate and "dead spots" (nominal movement) in your tank. You need to have the flow so that the detritus doesn't settle in one area and also that the flow coverage assists in making it less attractive for algae and cyano to get old in an area. Despite perfect flow it still may happen.
As for brands, I have korallia, tunze and seio and I prefer the Tunze (really pricey in my opinion) and next I have to say that while it is large - I like the Seio with a mag holder: limitless options on direction of flow and seem to be the timex of the powerheads. Koralia are good, I just get a bit frustrated with the limit on the movement...but still a very good pump with good flow. HTH
As for brands, I have korallia, tunze and seio and I prefer the Tunze (really pricey in my opinion) and next I have to say that while it is large - I like the Seio with a mag holder: limitless options on direction of flow and seem to be the timex of the powerheads. Koralia are good, I just get a bit frustrated with the limit on the movement...but still a very good pump with good flow. HTH
