maxi jet 900

[fishfreak2407]

Im finding that perhaps my mj 900 might be a bit much for my 16 gall bow. it kicks up some pretty good current and Ive got it crossing the path of my ac 20 to difuse the flow a bit.I gotta say its strong ,but its kinda cool, I just dont know if its GOOD that way . can you have too much current........ this morning I turned it so the brunt of the flow is running right into a rock to really break it up, but it is still causing some good movement.I find that depending on how my livestock is swaying I cant keep my hands out of the tank!!.......any suggestions and thnx

 

[fishfreak2407]

o.k...... I guess Im on my own on this one:jester:

 

[chocolateblnt]

O.C.D. ... you're probably just trippin' out but flow depends on what you're keeping in the tank so since you didn't say anything people probably ignore the post If you're simply adjusting the current not to kick up sand and other stuff then it's a task for you alone

 

[fishfreak2407]

O.C.D REEF, its a new disorder .I have some torch coral some frogspawn, a plate coral,some xenia, and some hermies and snails and a shrimp...........................damn your right Im nuts, I will just let it ride and watch for any ill effects

gotta love this reef stuff:eek1:

 

[chocolateblnt]

well i'll have you know I had to get rid of my seio completely in my 29 because my frogspawn and torch hated the flow ... ever since they've inflated beautifully.

P.S. everyone on RC has O.C.D. ... obssesive coral disorder

P.P.S. Post a Pic of your setup kill some RC bandwidth

 

[fishfreak2407]

cool, I will watch them what size was seio. and I will try and post some pix tonight after work

 

[aural]

you might want to try a hydor flow rotating adaptor... that way the MJ900's flow isnt just going in one direction. it will break up the intensity and give you some random water movement.

 

[impur]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=7164891#post7164891 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by chocolateblnt
well i'll have you know I had to get rid of my seio completely in my 29 because my frogspawn and torch hated the flow ... ever since they've inflated beautifully.

P.S. everyone on RC has O.C.D. ... obssesive coral disorder

P.P.S. Post a Pic of your setup kill some RC bandwidth

I have 2 frogspawns in my 29gal with a Seio 820, mag 9.5 return AND a MJ1200. About 1500gph thru my tank and they seem to love it.


I think you have enough, if things start to look unhappy swap it out with a 600. The Hydor is a good idea, will lower the flow a bit and give you even more random currents.

 

[gfk]

where are you located, id trade you a MJ 400 that is covered in coraline though lol

 

[chocolateblnt]

Impur: I guess it's all about placement ... in which i didn't have a choice with the seio and corals

 

[fishfreak2407]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=7165351#post7165351 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by aural
you might want to try a hydor flow rotating adaptor... that way the MJ900's flow isnt just going in one direction. it will break up the intensity and give you some random water movement.

now the hydro flow sounds GREAT, I had something similiar on my rio . wher can I get one for a mj. and thnx

 

[Agu]

You could put a spraybar on the maxijet...........

 

[fishfreak2407]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=7169360#post7169360 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Agu
You could put a spraybar on the maxijet...........

are these after market items or diy stuff...... I really like the idea of the rotating hyrdro does anyone know where to get one?

thnx

 

[fishfreak2407]

found it ....looks good ???
http://www.petsmart.com/global/prod...T<>prd_id=845524441809632&bmUID=1144943252764

 

[impur]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=7168296#post7168296 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by chocolateblnt
Impur: I guess it's all about placement ... in which i didn't have a choice with the seio and corals

Good point. My frogspawns only get the flow that bounces off the side of the tank. I'm sure that diffuses it a lot.