powerheads on 40G Breeder

[Darkstar22]

Hi All,
I'm setting up a 40 Breeder for SPS. Need to know what size and how many Koralias will be sufficient. Also the tank is not drilled and I will be getting a LifeReef overflow. What size Magdrive would be good for the return? A Mag7 ??? Thanks

 

[Dustint21]

www.glass-holes.com Drill the tank! You will be sorry if you dont! Its really alot easier than you think. I have been helping a friend with his 40B, and we have drilled 8 holes in the back glass for a closed loop, overflow, and return.

 

[Dustint21]

 

[Sam2000001]

Hey Dustint, how many holes did you drill in that 40g breeder for overflows? Is that the 700gph overflow kit installed? Thanks!

 

[Darkstar22]

do you have any info on how to drill the tank and where to drill the holes? I have no idea

 

[Darkstar22]

so, back to the original question.....what size and how many Koralias or modded MJ1200'S would be the best for SPS?...

 

[drummereef]

My recommendation would be either two Koralia 2'x or 3's along with the return flow. If you have the budget go with a Vortech MP20. I have a Koralia 2 and it's not small. I also have a couple Tunze Nanostreams I like a lot. Smaller than the Koralia but not controllable like the Vortech.

 

[eggiel]

I use only one vortech mp40 and the return with and inductor it has very good flow for SPS

 

[Dustint21]

I drilled just one hole. It is 700gph. You can drill the holes for the returns in the top of the tank for the returns, and if you run a closed loop system you can drill where ever you would like. the link above has a couple videos, check them out.

If you have the cash go for 1 vortech MP40w this is a great powerhead with adjustable flow rates, so it can grow with you if you upgrade to a larger tank down the road.

Dustin

 

[Darkstar22]

Thanks Dustin, I'll try the K 3'S and the 700 Gph return pump

 

[porthios]

i ran mine with 1-2 koralia 2's, occasionally swapping a koralia 3 in for one of the 2's as i cleaned them. i won't do it again.

mp20w or mp40w imo.