Additional Powerheads

sparty059

sparty059

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So, I currently have 2 powerheads in my tank. Each one sits on opposite ends and they are (I believe the Koralia 1400's). They're placed about midway down each side so the only water movement I have is really from the 1/4 bottom of the tank and up. I'm going to buy a total of 4 extra powerheads but want to know everyone thinks would be the best powerheads to get the job done that I'm trying to do. So here is my scenario:
I don't have ANY water movement on the base of my tank which is why I think I have such a problem with algae hair right now. I also have stuff settling on my rocks and on the sand allowing for some movement on the base of my tank. Not too much to have the sand shift around, but enough to make sure there aren't any deadspots (which I have found that there are plenty). So I wanted to get two powerheads (place one on each side of the tank) but waned to know how much power would you suggest for those? I have a 5' long 125G tank so that'll play some part in picking the proper powerhead.
I also have a bad water movement at the top of my tank and the junk just circulates because of my return pump at the top. I'd like to put a powerhead at the top to allow for proper movement so the junk can reach the O/F and be filtered out by the skimmer.
Lastly, I was sitting around yesterday and thought, man, it would suck if my heater just went out... especially in this climate right now. Would it be highly recommended or would many people advise against putting two heaters in my tank allowing for one to be used as a backup per se?
 
meowzer

meowzer

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LOl...You know I am a fan of multiple powerheads.....I have a couple 1400's, a 1050, 750, and 2 K3's
I also have 2 canisters which operate the top flow bars....I have NO standing water on top of my aquarium....IMO these flow bars are GREAT, I bet you can make one for your tank from your return....
AND YES on the heaters....it is highly recommended for larger tanks to have 2 heaters
I have 2 on my 225G....I keep one on each side...you may be able to fit yours in your sump though
 
sparty059

sparty059

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Yeah, I remember Corey telling me how to make them. I simply dismissed it though because I didn't think I would need to do it
. I'll have to look in my history and find out his explanation and proceed from there. So, I guess I'll hold off on the two up top today, and I'll pick up two for the bottom. Would you think K3's would be strong enough to move stuff around down there but not so powerful that it will move all the sand?
 
meowzer

meowzer

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Quote:
Originally Posted by Sparty059 http:///forum/thread/381773/additional-powerheads#post_3327554
Yeah, I remember Corey telling me how to make them. I simply dismissed it though because I didn't think I would need to do it
. I'll have to look in my history and find out his explanation and proceed from there. So, I guess I'll hold off on the two up top today, and I'll pick up two for the bottom. Would you think K3's would be strong enough to move stuff around down there but not so powerful that it will move all the sand?
Well since I have a couple of K3's....LOL...yes...they will be ok, and will not blow the sand out of the water.....BUT...it's all in the positioning
 
sparty059

sparty059

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Quote:
Originally Posted by Monsinour http:///forum/thread/381773/additional-powerheads#post_3327553
2 heaters, yes.
how about 4 PHs positioned as such :

That would look a little silly since I would have a power cable spanning across my tank to run the cord to the back, or to have a cable running up the front of the tank and coming out that way. All my powerheads needs to be on the back wall or on the side walls. I haven't seen anyone ever place one on the front of their tank...
 
monsinour

monsinour

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Quote:
Originally Posted by Sparty059 http:///forum/thread/381773/additional-powerheads#post_3327556
That would look a little silly since I would have a power cable spanning across my tank to run the cord to the back, or to have a cable running up the front of the tank and coming out that way. All my powerheads needs to be on the back wall or on the side walls. I haven't seen anyone ever place one on the front of their tank...
K, fine. How about on the back in the same spot just point it toward the front and up.
I was thinking about "tacking" the wire up under the lip of the tank really.
 
sparty059

sparty059

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I think I'm going to get the two K3's and readjust my current 1400's and my returns. I'll probably place one K3 and one 1400 on each side of the tank allowing for a little bit more movement and just position the PH's around a little bit more. Should take care of it I'm guessing.
 
spanko

spanko

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A little poetic license here if you please........................
??He loves you, yeah, yeah, yeah
He loves you, yeah, yeah, yeah
And with a love like that
You know you should be glad. ??
 
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