Powerheads for a 90gallon

[IVXX]

I have a 90 gallon with a built in overflow, I have a cap 2200 return pump from my sump pushing water back into the tank, it does a pretty damn good job at push water so there is flow in the tank for sure. I have been looking at a pair of Koralia 4s, one on each side of the tank. Just wondering what everyone else's opinions would be on the subject matter. I'm open to all suggestions!

 

[losthere]

Depends on what you want to keep. If you want to keep sps you will need a lot more than that. If all you want is fish and some softies it might work.

 

[lordofthereef]

I'd recommend 3-4 of those myself. Do you want the controllable ones though? Koralia EVO 1440s are cheaper and provide more flow.

 

[IVXX]

I'm planning on keeping corals, lps, nothing super complicated since this is my first bout with saltwater.

 

[Pallobi]

2 would probably work ok, but 3 or 4 would be better.. jmo, GL with whatevery you decide friend!

 

[lordofthereef]

For softies I think you will be fine. Most lps as well. You can always add more as your need/budget allow.

 

[IVXX]

I picked up one Sicce 4 powerhead, rated at 1600gph, so far seems to move the water around quite well in my 90g, I have my eyes on a mp40 but I have other things that are much higher on the list of things to get first.

 

[pmrossetti]

cap 2200? do they still make those?

 

[pmrossetti]

How about 4 JBJ OceanStream pumps(1600gph each) and a JBJ Ocean Pulse Quadra to control them.

 

[IVXX]

the cap 2200 is a older pump, but no reason in replacing something that isn't broke, right? lol. I've had it for awhile now, used to run on a wet/dry filter that was hooked up to my old 125g that got sold recently.