what size powerhead?

cody57 · Mar 8, 2003

i have a 120gal tank. 5'x2'x1.5'. i have a amiricle wet/dry, aqua-c remora pro skimmer and a hagen 802 powerhead. i want to add another powerhead for the other side of the tank. what size powerhead should i add? does the ph's on this site come w/a sponge or something to keep a fish from 'gittin' sucked up?

robb · Mar 8, 2003

I think another 802 would be good. I have 2 802s in my 90. You can use a bioball to keep fish from being sucked up.

broncofish · Mar 8, 2003

Maybe now would be an ideal time to build a closed loop system with a spray bar?

cody57 · Mar 8, 2003

hey broncofish!! could you elaborate on the closed loopsyst.? im not familiar w/it

broncofish · Mar 8, 2003

There are a zillion ways to do it, but basicaly you take a big pump, like a mag 9, and put it in your tank behind some rocks(or hang it oustised your tank) run pvc from it and make a spray bar, or multiple spray bars. Gives you lots of circulation and gets rid of ugly powerheads

slick · Mar 8, 2003

Spraybars are nice. But if you decide not to go that way I think you should get a maxi jet. I believe they are some of the best ones out there.

what size powerhead?

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