Deciding on a powerhead setup.

[hul kogan]

I have determined that I want to go with Koralia powerheads in my 75G FOWLR tank. Now I just need to determine which models, how many, and how best to place them in the tank.
One possible scenario that I have considered is getting (2) 3's OR (2) 4's and placing them in the back corners shooting toward the opposing corner, diagonally.
Give me your thoughts on which models and arrangements might work best...OR what you do in your tank. Thanks!

 

[rigdon87]

i would probobly go with the 2 #4's.it always sucks when you go with the smaller one and then when you get it your disapointed and wished you got the bigger one.i have 2#4s and 2#3s and they both put out a good amount of flow

 

[hul kogan]

Originally Posted by Rigdon87
http:///forum/post/3125769
i would probobly go with the 2 #4's.it always sucks when you go with the smaller one and then when you get it your disapointed and wished you got the bigger one.i have 2#4s and 2#3s and they both put out a good amount of flow
You have all (4) in the same tank, or separate setups?

 

[joncat24]

for a fish only the 2 #3's would be good . For a reef , I would go with 4's

 

[rigdon87]

i have the 2#3s and 2#4s all in the same tank plus two 300gph marineland powerheads and 1000gph return for a total of 5700gph,you can almost never have too much flow

 

[loopy101]

Originally Posted by Rigdon87
http:///forum/post/3125923
i have the 2#3s and 2#4s all in the same tank plus two 300gph marineland powerheads and 1000gph return for a total of 5700gph,you can almost never have too much flow

how big of tank do you have Rigdon? and what kind of corals do you mostly keep?
I am planning on starting up a 75 gal here towards the end of the week and plan on going with 2 korilas #4 and with the return of the sump should be more then enough. not sure what pump im getting for the sump yet though...

 

[rigdon87]

120g 48x24x24 mainly softies right now but im starting to get into sps

 

[nycbob]

for a 75 gallon fowlr or reef, go with 1 #3 and 1 #4. i hv 2 #3 running in my 72 sps reef, and its more than adequate.