Poweread placement with Wavebox

[Mekanic]

Hey Hey, I've got a 6212 in my 90, opposite of the corner overflow.

What would you recommend for powerhead placement for the supplemental flow?

a 6045 next to the 6212 pointing at the overflow? 6045 opposite of the 6212?

2 6025's one on each end?

a 6515 on the front glass? :spin2:

Thanks!

~Rich

 

[rvitko]

2 6045's would be the minimum that would be effective. I might also consider a single 6065, 6055 or 6095 (if you wanted controllable pumps).

The 6045's magnet holder will only hold on 3/8", the others are suitable for 1/2" if you go 6045 or smaller you will have to either mount them on the overflow box (thinner material) or purchase the magnetic extensions. In general I would place these close to the back corners aimed just past the front center (i.e. hit the front about 3ft away).

 

[Mekanic]

so a pair of 6045's opposite each other (one next to wavebox one next to overflow) tank is 3/8" glass so no worries there.

Correct? Will that much laminar flow interfere with the wavebox in any way?

Thanks!

 

[rvitko]

Yes, that would be fine, unless you point the pumps directly into the wavebox outlet there should be little if any impact.

 

[Mekanic]

Excellent! Thanks once again Roger