powerhead question and trade

[playa0069u]

ok, I have a 30 long (36") what size mj's should I get?
also in gph what should I have.
ALSO I have 2 mj1200's that I would like to trade for the appropriate ones for my tanks. thanks

 

[BankerJohn]

Why not use the 2 MJ's on opposing sides of the 30L with Hydor Flotor rotating heads to create random flow? No need to get different pumps IMO. What you have should be fine.

 

[playa0069u]

well right now it is half full, so they blow sand around like mad, but I was under the influence that if you aimed them both at the center of the tank against the glass, that they would produce a random flow. I was thinking about those things though it will be easier to figure out when I fill it up next week. thanks alot. anyone else? I though 600 gph was too much.

 

[flfirefighter13]

Try the hydor's I use them and they cut the flow WAY down but work great for random flow. Kepe in mind you do need to clean them occasionally though, I do every 2 monthes or so and have no problems. Sand is stired up for a little while then the area they hit will form a pocket, or just throw a chunk of rock there. Good luck!

 

[playa0069u]

a pocket? i dont get it. but if they cut the flow down that will work how much are they? let me guess like 12 bucks a pop right lol

 

[flfirefighter13]

The flow will spread the sand where it needs to and then balance out as long as none ofyour critters fill in the holes. I think they are about 10 bucks but I may be wrong, its been a while since I bought them

 

[playa0069u]

but there will be no bare spots right? I hate that.

 

[playa0069u]

in the sand there wil be no bare spots? your saying it will settle out?

 

[flfirefighter13]

When you find where the bare spots are just put soem rock there, even rubble does the trick and the sand will settle around it, May take a little tweaking but it should work out

 

[playa0069u]

I am gonna hold off on it, the clown is adjusting to one and seems happy. When I fill it up ill put the other one on. I want the hydors but now money for me at the moment.

 

[markandkristen]

i think a tunze 6200 would make sure that thier were no dead spots. :rollface: :rollface:

just kidding

maybe two mj600s might be more appropriate.
you could also sell the 1200s and even out for the price of 2 new 600s

 

[triggerfish1976]

The new Tunze Nano Stream 6025's would be nice. They produce 600 gph and put off a nice wide stream of flow.

 

[playa0069u]

anybody want to buy em? they work great!

 

[2swift]

do you need a twin hood for a 55g with 2 15w no's

 

[playa0069u]

no but thank you.

 

[2swift]

Lol

 

[markandkristen]

yeah i just bought 2 of the 6025's for my 150 i may ad a third one . but i love them for my softy tank just perfect. and only 7 watts.

 

[playa0069u]

cool my best friend is going to buy my 1200's from me if I deside not to keep them. they're for his 75.

 

[2swift]

nice pics to come

 

[playa0069u]

ight