Powerhead For 12 nano Cube

[zanoshanox]

Hey all, me and my buddy are planning on each of us setting up a 12 G JBJ nano cube deluxe... Im wondering if i will need a small powerhead...i know its a small tank but ill need SOME water circulation huh? And if so, can someone recomend a model, thanks

 

[nanoreef]

i belive theese models come with 2 bulit in PH's
Correct me if iam worng ?

 

[zanoshanox]

i was looking into that and i believe your right thanks, lol sorry for the bonehead post..

 

[partsman]

Originally Posted by zanoshanox
Hey all, me and my buddy are planning on each of us setting up a 12 G JBJ nano cube deluxe... Im wondering if i will need a small powerhead...i know its a small tank but ill need SOME water circulation huh? And if so, can someone recomend a model, thanks
the jbj nano 12 gallon tank come with a border line acceptable pump of only 130gph. most of us have upgraded the pump with a maxi-jet 900 increasing the water flow to 230 gph.
general rule is - min.flow ..? gallons x 12 = .. and max flow is ..? gallons x 20 =...!
tank is rated ( less with rock displacement ) 12 gallons .....so 12x20 = 240 gph ...max
modification is simple , no drilling - cutting - extra replacement parts either.

 

[nyyankeees]

I have a 12g nanocube and I added a mini-jet 606, it's small but pretty powerful. It pumps 85gph on low, 159 gph on high and I paid under 20.00 for it. With the stock return pump which pumps 106gph plus my mini jet on high, I get awesome flow at 265gph!!

If you want the link to the site I purchased mine fom post your email address. BTW, the cubes don't come with any PH's unless you count the return pump, so if you want corals, polyps, etc, you will need to add one.

 

[firefish21]

I added the Maxijet 900 and Hydor flo like most nano cube owners.
Also waiting on my skimmer mod from bob

 

[partsman]

Firefish21 ................
how do you like your Hydor Flo and was it a simple install ?
i have two ordered for my 175 gal f.o. tank tonight and was considering one for my jbj 12 gallon nano also .
M.

 

[nanocuber7]

firefish were can i get a skimmer mod from bob

 

[jacksdad]

nanocuber7:
Ask and ye shall receive! E-mail me and I will send you the information. bdelisle@henzeindustries.com
Thanks,
Bob

 

[firefish21]

partsman
i like it a lot and it wasnt that hard to install.
it took maybe 10 minutes to install the hydor and the mj900.
(much less if you're just installing the hydor)
I did have to use super glue gel to hold it in place because one of the attachments didnt fit 100%, but I will still be able to remove it if i want.

 

[drummerbum]

I kept the stock pump and just put a 200gph pump on the side everything seems to be doing fine