powerhead direction

[mikey_d18]

wondering exactly how much flow to give....if i have a powerhead aimed directly at a acro colony but 8'' or 9'' away...is this allright or is it too much? its a 40g tank with a maxi 1200...295gph

 

[d4a2n0k]

You shouldnt point the powerheads directly at the corals, it will peel the flesh off. You want indirect flow so aim it at the glass.

 

[mikey_d18]

thanx bud

 

[wakefreak33]

If you are using a MJ 1200 and it is that far away, you will probably be fine. You wont really have any issues peeling flesh until you are up to bigger pumps like Tunzes and those style.

 

[mokujin22]

just curious, is that your only powerhead in the tank?

 

[mikey_d18]

yeah the one powerhead...in conjunction with a hang on superskimmer and a powerfilter used only with carbon.....but that is because i only have the one piece right now....will be adding some seio 620's...when i really get into adding sps