Where does the powerhead go?

[bizzygenius]

I just added my ls and rubble lr pieces to my 29 gal tank.

I bought the Koralia Nano Powherhead also. I'm having a hard time wrapping my head around a device where you submerse the whole thing (including the power cord) in the water. Is this correct? I know it's a major dumb question and it seems like straight common sense. I just don't want to get electrocuted..

Also any suggestions where to put the powerhead for the best circualation would be helpful.
Thanks.

 

[scsinet]

Yep, you submerse the whole thing and run the cord out of the water and to your outlet.

 

[lexluethar]

When you submerse it, make sure to turn it upside down once before plugging it in, to ensure no air bubbles are in the devise.
It is a weird concept, all your life you are taught never to put a cord in water, then you find the exceptions
Place the power heads in locations that cause random flow, ensuring that and food is continually in the water column. I tested mine by putting small amounts of flake food in the water until i got the "flow" where i wanted it.

 

[scopus tang]

Make sure that you are also causing agitation, but not air bubbles at the surface of your tank, otherwise you will get a build up of nasty green scum on the surface.

 

[rotarygeek]

I Just put a powerhead in my 30 gallon a couple days ago. I placed it in the back left hand corner and angled it toward the middle. It also does a good job of interupting the flow of the air bubbles from my HOB filter.

 

[bizzygenius]

Oooooh, ok cool.
Thanks guys you all are awesome teachers. I love this forum.