how do I know if my waterflow is correct????

[zrs6v4]

I have a 120 gallon 48x24x24 with a mag12 return from the sump split into to seperate exites, one from each cornerof the tank. where do i aim them? also I just bought a maxi jet 1200 to help the water flow, where is the optimal place for it? thanks

 

[boxfishpooalot]

Well, a mj 1200 is really slow for that size tank. But anything helps I guess

I would put it anywhere, because its so weak for that tank it wont matter :lol:

You will know when you have enough flow based on how much dirt/fish poo/food settles. The idea is to just get the stuff off the sand/bare bottom and into your filter to remove(skimmer) or filter fluff.

 

[Shooter7]

I answered your PM, but to answer here, I have roughly 30x's volume flow in my tank, or around 3600 gph in there and I'm considering adding more.

 

[Bebo77]

get a couple of tunze streams...

http://www.marinedepot.com/aquarium_powerheads_pumps_tunze_turbelle_stream_kit.asp?CartId=

 

[Shooter7]

I'd love a couple...would you buy them for me? :rollface:

 

[Bebo77]

lol sure just send me a self address stamped envelope and ill put them in the mail for you... lol

 

[zrs6v4]

wow so there is no cheaper way to get waterflow?? over $200 for a couple of powerheads seems pricey, but I guess you get what you pay for... so there is no better bang for the buck?

 

[Shooter7]

You can run Seio 1500's like I have for about $140 plus shipping from Premium Aquatics.

 

[a4twenty]

i have the same tank as you and have 3800 gph. as someone said above the mj 1200's don't do much for a tank this size ( though work good on a wave maker ). look into some Seio's ( there not tunze's but don't cost anywhere near as much ) they give great flow and come in lots of sizes.

 

[dstall]

Check out the Tunze Nanostream's coming out later this year.

http://www.premiumaquatics.com/Merc...duct_Code=T6045.000&Category_Code=Tunze_pumps

 

[imtheonlylp]

why not do the MJ mod on your 1200? word is in another thread that this mod does mega wonders...and its super cheap too

 

[zrs6v4]

how do i find out how to do that?

 

[imtheonlylp]

go over to the lighting/filtration forum and look for the "holy water flow batman" thread...i would link but im lazy..sorry