The best powerhead setup for my reef

lamaface

lamaface

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PLs help me guys, i dont know wats the best powerhead setup for my reef. The picture i have attached is an advanced scientific diagram of my tank.
enjoy.:)
 
matti070

matti070

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the type of powerhead depends on what kind of fish youre getting and the size of the tank. If something needs high current and you have a large tank, I would suggest a big powerhead. If you want to be able to control the current, get a wavemaker (SWF.com sells them, check the dry goods)
 
lamaface

lamaface

Member
no, what i meant is were i should PLACE my power heads and how many should i have for a 5ft fish tank(98Gallons)
 
matti070

matti070

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Oh, now that you say it, I would suggest maybe 2 or 3 moderate sized powerheads evenly spread out to keep a constant flow of water in the tank.
 
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essop3

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20x turnover is the usual goal for reefs, so however many you need to get that. I'd say 4 maxijet 900s. Try putting 2 in the front/on the sides facing each other and 2 on the back blowing towards the middle.
alot of placment will depend on your rocks & corals
 
matti070

matti070

Member
Yes, and that also describes the septic tank at my house when it's clogged...but if those spray marks are rocks, then I suggest more rocks before anything else.
 
lamaface

lamaface

Member
thanks...lol...
At the moment i am 14 years old and have no job and have to pay for everthing myself....
i am on a very tight budget and i cant really afford to buy much lr at a time...
I can buy about $60 (R500) worth but in south africa(were i live)
live rock is about $10 per Kilogram.
Today i am going to purchase some more rock and a pretty coral. So pretend that there are more rocks and could somenoe pls show me where to put my powerheads for ultimate flow. I have a long tentacled plate corals in the sandy patch between the 2 islands. Could someone help
 
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