Powerheads: how many do you have?

SomeHairyOldGuy · 07-28-2002, 09:52 AM

I have 4 mini's that push about 450GPH. I have noticed some people just use 1 giant PH. I was think of doing this mainly because the small cups on the mini's constantly come undone and to get rid of all the wires and clutter in the tank. Whatcha think?
SHOG

mrok12 · 07-28-2002, 12:55 PM

ZERO

MROK12

**golfish** · 07-28-2002, 01:53 PM

MROK12 its funny you posted here. I saw this thread a few minutes ago and was going to post some pictures of your closed loop. Would you be so kind as to post your pictures again here for SHOG and the others

stang69 · 07-28-2002, 02:14 PM

I have 2 small ones just to eliminate a cpl of dead spots but pushing 1200 gph there is only 2

Jeff

mrok12 · 07-28-2002, 05:16 PM

mrok12 · 07-28-2002, 05:17 PM

oops, just sold that thing. I will try again

mrok12 · 07-28-2002, 05:18 PM

another

reefer504 · 08-18-2002, 02:41 PM

mrok,
I have been working on something similar to what you have.I am trying to use a MAG9.5, but I'm not having very good luck with it.I would like some suggestions if yo could give them.

I used all 3/4inch PVC with three outputs.THe current coming out of them is not strong at all.Would you suggest using smaller outputs or just a biggger pump?

This is on a 75g.I'm trying to get rid of the 6-powerheads I have in there right now.I know that I will not get the same water movement out of the MAGdrive as I do out of all the powerheads but I think it should be stronger than what it is now.

Thanks

mrok12 · 08-18-2002, 04:03 PM

I would do the following.

1. cap off one outlet. I only have two of the three I have opened.

2. Get a mag 12/18 if this does not help and run keep the mag 9.5 hooked up as well.

To much flow...no such thing!

MROK12

**golfish** · 08-18-2002, 06:06 PM

mork12,
Are you using a Mag 12 with 3/4" PVC? Would it be safe to say your getting close to 1200 gph through that setup?

mrok12 · 08-18-2002, 06:27 PM

Golfish,

I am using a mag 18 and I think I am getting close to 1800 GPH from it. After my wedding anniversary ( going on a cruise!) I plan on getting a larger cirulation pump ( likely an ampmaster) and then I will have real flow. I am going to use it in combination with the current mag 18 to really stir things up so to speak.

MROK12

***Reefland*** · 08-18-2002, 06:34 PM

Is it that your not happy with the performance of the MAG18 or that it is not enough for your 120? I jut picked one up for my upcoming ~75 gallon which is why I ask.

Scott Z.

mrok12 · 08-18-2002, 06:49 PM

The mag 18 rocks. I just want a better circulating pump. I am using a mag12 right now. I want to get a larger pump also because can use it when I set up my dream tank. L 8 ft D 4 ft H 2 ft. It will be close to 600 gallons. But this mag 18 is great. here is a pic of he flow.

***Reefland*** · 08-18-2002, 07:17 PM

Thanks! I am figuring the MAG18 to be more than enough on my ~75, eliminating any need for powerheads in the tank. I am wondering if I should opt for T'ing it off 2 or 3 times. Any thoughts?

Scott Z.

mrok12 · 08-19-2002, 12:04 AM

T 3 close one outlet.

***Reefland*** · 08-19-2002, 10:41 AM

If I T it 3 times why close one of them?

Thanks,
Scott Z.

mrok12 · 08-19-2002, 11:42 AM

I did it in case I ever upgrade the pump to a mag 24

**Poseidon** · 08-21-2002, 10:11 AM

On one of the pics there is a long pipe running down the left side of the tank is that the inlet? and what is the T'd connection on the right its covered so I'm thinking it is an inlet for something.??

Little Devil and I have very similar setups we both run 2 Aqua clear 300's and 2 402 Powerheads with a couple of smaller pumps here and there. I figure we move around 1400 GPH total in our 135's. Trouble is we both get a "oil Slick" on top of the tank every once in awhile. What is the likely cause ? It looks like a film and sometimes hold tiny bubbles under it. I know it can't be good and I made a make shift surface skimmer and attached it to one my AQUA Clears and it was gone in a matter of an hour or so. Any Ideas on what that is and does that setup provide good flow? Thanks, Mike

**kevinpo** · 08-21-2002, 11:41 AM

No Power heads. I use 4 - 3/4" Sea Swirls driven by a Dolphin Aqua Sea 4500. IMO they are not that noticeable across the back of the tank.

Regards,
Kevin

**scubadude** · 08-21-2002, 01:05 PM

even though my 220g has an AM3k on a closed loop and a dolphin2100 on the return I still have 4 MJ1200's on a wavestrip....I dont think more current would hurt either.

07-28-2002, 09:52 AM	#1
SomeHairyOldGuy Mayor Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: OU Posts: 725	Powerheads: how many do you have? I have 4 mini's that push about 450GPH. I have noticed some people just use 1 giant PH. I was think of doing this mainly because the small cups on the mini's constantly come undone and to get rid of all the wires and clutter in the tank. Whatcha think? SHOG __________________ BOOMER SOONER!!!!

07-28-2002, 02:14 PM	#4
stang69 Mayor Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Bremerton, WA; 98310 Posts: 952	I have 2 small ones just to eliminate a cpl of dead spots but pushing 1200 gph there is only 2 Jeff __________________ Hmmmmm what to put here???

08-18-2002, 02:41 PM	#8
reefer504 Just Moved In Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: New Orleans Posts: 40	mrok, I have been working on something similar to what you have.I am trying to use a MAG9.5, but I'm not having very good luck with it.I would like some suggestions if yo could give them. I used all 3/4inch PVC with three outputs.THe current coming out of them is not strong at all.Would you suggest using smaller outputs or just a biggger pump? This is on a 75g.I'm trying to get rid of the 6-powerheads I have in there right now.I know that I will not get the same water movement out of the MAGdrive as I do out of all the powerheads but I think it should be stronger than what it is now. Thanks Last edited by reefer504; 08-18-2002 at 02:58 PM.

08-18-2002, 04:03 PM	#9
mrok12 Mayor Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Van Buren, MI Posts: 1,052	I would do the following. 1. cap off one outlet. I only have two of the three I have opened. 2. Get a mag 12/18 if this does not help and run keep the mag 9.5 hooked up as well. To much flow...no such thing! MROK12 __________________ Who knew it was so addicting?

08-18-2002, 06:27 PM	#11
mrok12 Mayor Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Van Buren, MI Posts: 1,052	Golfish, I am using a mag 18 and I think I am getting close to 1800 GPH from it. After my wedding anniversary ( going on a cruise!) I plan on getting a larger cirulation pump ( likely an ampmaster) and then I will have real flow. I am going to use it in combination with the current mag 18 to really stir things up so to speak. MROK12 __________________ Who knew it was so addicting?

07-28-2002, 12:55 PM	#2
mrok12 Mayor Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Van Buren, MI Posts: 1,052	ZERO MROK12

07-28-2002, 01:53 PM	#3
golfish Moderator Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Alta Loma,Ca Posts: 2,925	MROK12 its funny you posted here. I saw this thread a few minutes ago and was going to post some pictures of your closed loop. Would you be so kind as to post your pictures again here for SHOG and the others

07-28-2002, 05:16 PM	#5
mrok12 Mayor Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Van Buren, MI Posts: 1,052	ok

07-28-2002, 05:17 PM	#6
mrok12 Mayor Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Van Buren, MI Posts: 1,052	oops, just sold that thing. I will try again

07-28-2002, 05:18 PM	#7
mrok12 Mayor Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Van Buren, MI Posts: 1,052	another

08-18-2002, 06:06 PM	#10
golfish Moderator Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Alta Loma,Ca Posts: 2,925	mork12, Are you using a Mag 12 with 3/4" PVC? Would it be safe to say your getting close to 1200 gph through that setup?

08-18-2002, 06:34 PM	#12
*Reefland* Owner Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Bardstown, KY Posts: 12,998	Hi MROK12! Is it that your not happy with the performance of the MAG18 or that it is not enough for your 120? I jut picked one up for my upcoming ~75 gallon which is why I ask. Scott Z. __________________ Scott Z. 75 Gallon Reef Log Powered by Reefland's Personal Online Aquarium Log

08-18-2002, 06:49 PM	#13
mrok12 Mayor Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Van Buren, MI Posts: 1,052	The mag 18 rocks. I just want a better circulating pump. I am using a mag12 right now. I want to get a larger pump also because can use it when I set up my dream tank. L 8 ft D 4 ft H 2 ft. It will be close to 600 gallons. But this mag 18 is great. here is a pic of he flow. __________________ Who knew it was so addicting?

08-18-2002, 07:17 PM	#14
*Reefland* Owner Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Bardstown, KY Posts: 12,998	Thanks! I am figuring the MAG18 to be more than enough on my ~75, eliminating any need for powerheads in the tank. I am wondering if I should opt for T'ing it off 2 or 3 times. Any thoughts? Scott Z. __________________ Scott Z. 75 Gallon Reef Log Powered by Reefland's Personal Online Aquarium Log

08-19-2002, 12:04 AM	#15
mrok12 Mayor Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Van Buren, MI Posts: 1,052	T 3 close one outlet. __________________ Who knew it was so addicting?

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08-19-2002, 10:41 AM	#16
*Reefland* Owner Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Bardstown, KY Posts: 12,998	If I T it 3 times why close one of them? Thanks, Scott Z. __________________ Scott Z. 75 Gallon Reef Log Powered by Reefland's Personal Online Aquarium Log

08-19-2002, 11:42 AM	#17
mrok12 Mayor Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Van Buren, MI Posts: 1,052	I did it in case I ever upgrade the pump to a mag 24 __________________ Who knew it was so addicting?

08-21-2002, 10:11 AM	#18
Poseidon Moderator Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Swartz Creek, MI Posts: 6,159	On one of the pics there is a long pipe running down the left side of the tank is that the inlet? and what is the T'd connection on the right its covered so I'm thinking it is an inlet for something.?? Little Devil and I have very similar setups we both run 2 Aqua clear 300's and 2 402 Powerheads with a couple of smaller pumps here and there. I figure we move around 1400 GPH total in our 135's. Trouble is we both get a "oil Slick" on top of the tank every once in awhile. What is the likely cause ? It looks like a film and sometimes hold tiny bubbles under it. I know it can't be good and I made a make shift surface skimmer and attached it to one my AQUA Clears and it was gone in a matter of an hour or so. Any Ideas on what that is and does that setup provide good flow? Thanks, Mike

08-21-2002, 11:41 AM	#19
kevinpo Moderator Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Spokane Valley WA Posts: 2,406	No Power heads. I use 4 - 3/4" Sea Swirls driven by a Dolphin Aqua Sea 4500. IMO they are not that noticeable across the back of the tank. Regards, Kevin __________________ SPSguy On - On

08-21-2002, 01:05 PM	#20
scubadude Moderator Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Wichita, Kansas Posts: 5,232	even though my 220g has an AM3k on a closed loop and a dolphin2100 on the return I still have 4 MJ1200's on a wavestrip....I dont think more current would hurt either.

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