Powerhead question
- Thread starter jeffg
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mcbdz
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Originally Posted by JeffG
http:///forum/post/2821911
I have a 46g tank with a Fluval 305 canister filter and a protein skimmer. I don't currently have any powerheads and have a red slime algae issue. I want to add a powerhead. Is a hydor 1250gph to much for that size tank (36 inch wide)?
You want your gph to be no less then 10x's you total tank volume and I personally would use a couple different ph to acheive it, so you will have better coverage of flow. Hope that helped some.
Pattie
http:///forum/post/2821911
I have a 46g tank with a Fluval 305 canister filter and a protein skimmer. I don't currently have any powerheads and have a red slime algae issue. I want to add a powerhead. Is a hydor 1250gph to much for that size tank (36 inch wide)?
You want your gph to be no less then 10x's you total tank volume and I personally would use a couple different ph to acheive it, so you will have better coverage of flow. Hope that helped some.
Pattie
bizzmoneyb
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yea i would go with 2 hydor koralia #2's.
