Powerhead Questions

[Kyle6357]

I want to add a 2nd powerhead w/ HydroFlo to my 24g. What gph should I go w/ on the 2nd powerhead? I just dont want to over do it. Currently I am running the system w/ a Maxi-Jet 900 to replace the factory pump. That outlet has a hydroflo on it as well. What do the corals like? I just dont want to overkill the 24g w/ H2O flow...................

I plan on placing the 2nd pump near the top of the tank diagnal from the filter outlet. Both will have HydroFlo on them.

 

[utes2k5]

Mini jet makes a power head that has an adjustable flow you can go from 40 to 106 GPH. I upgraded the stock pump to a RIO 800 in my NC 12g plus I have the 2nd power head (The mini jet) running wide open at 106GPH. I'll be honest my corals have seemed to benifit from the addition of the second pump my torch coral is puffing up more and my shrooms have expanded noticably (Spelling sorry) since I added the 2nd pump. I placed the pump half way down the left side of the tank facing the glass, if you let the direct current hit the glass it will rebound off of it to create a nice gentle breeze like flow, but it also depends on your aquascape.

Hope that helps
T$

 

[madnav87]

I just got an Eheim Aquaball and it is awesome, you can get it at Dr. Foster and Smith, for less than $20, and they run at 170gph.