powerhead question

aprilabaxter

aprilabaxter

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I was just wondering exactly where should a powerhead go in your tank? I had mine near the top but someone told me to put it at the edge of the surface so it causes more bubbles. Is the purpose just to move the water or to produce oxygen also? I don't have corals and just a small amount of live rock. Just starting and have to budget the rock $$$$.
 
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tucker3940

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A powerhead in a fowlr will help the lr filter the water, since it will cause more water to come in contact with the rock. As far as placement you will want to put the powerheads so as to minimize 'dead spots' in the water. You will also want to have them (if you have more than one) placed so as to minimize a cyclone effect in the tank; place them so they flow in opposite directions.
 
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tucker3940

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You might also want to point one towards the surface to get a rippling effect, help with gas exchange
 
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