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08-11-2004, 10:10 PM
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Just Moved In
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: Rochester MN
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How many powerheads for a 90 Gallon
I have a 90 gallon with a 20HF rio pump from my sump. How many, if any, powerheads do I need inside the actuall tank?
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08-11-2004, 10:41 PM
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Owner
Join Date: Feb 2000
Location: Bardstown, KY
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Hi malawiMD,
It's not the number of powerheads, it's the amount of current that needs to be considered. What kind of tank are you working with (mixed reef, SPS reef, FO, etc.)? |
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08-11-2004, 11:09 PM
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Just Moved In
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: Rochester MN
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I want a mixed reef tank.
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08-11-2004, 11:27 PM
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Owner
Join Date: Feb 2000
Location: Bardstown, KY
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Instead of adding a number of powerheads to your aquarium, I would suggest you look into 1 of the new Tunze Stream pumps; I use the 6060's and they work out nicely. For a mixed reef you could probably add 1 6060 to your 90 gallon, in addition to your return pump, and have a nice amount of flow.
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08-12-2004, 08:31 AM
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Just Moved In
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Thanks for the advise Scott. I looked them up, and I will get one of those for sure. Do you think the 6060 is enough flow?
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08-12-2004, 10:28 PM
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Citizen
Join Date: Apr 2000
Location: London, Ontario, Canada
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My 90g reef has 3 Hagen 802's and a Hagen Pro4 for about 1500g/hr total, and the return pump from the sump has a mag 1800 which divides the flow to both ends, one upper one lower.
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08-12-2004, 11:17 PM
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Owner
Join Date: Feb 2000
Location: Bardstown, KY
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At 1600gph for the Tunze 6060, I think that will be enough flow in a 90 for a mixed reef.
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