too much flow and power head heat?

[Cozen89]

Sorry all, another question.

I have a 50 gallon breeder tank 36x18x18

Is 4 powerheads: 2 Seio620's and 2 maxijet 1200's too strong or not enough? I also have a odyssea powerhead pumping water to my HOB refugium.

I guess my overall question is too much flow? not enough? And isn't 4 powerheads going to increase the temperature of my tank as well as crush me on my powerbill? Would it be better to get 2 say......Koralias instead and reduce amount of cords and electricity used?

As for what I'm keeping in my tank are fish with mixed corals and LR. I have a 2-3 inch sand bed.

Need advice. Thanks.

 

[Joshua1023]

I don't think that is too much at all to be honest. If you are worried about the power bill than yes, go w/ the Hydors. Your best bet is to put those pumps on a wave timer. That will save you energy and do a better job of keeping detritus suspended until your filter can grab it.

 

[Cozen89]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=9737144#post9737144 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Joshua1023
I don't think that is too much at all to be honest. If you are worried about the power bill than yes, go w/ the Hydors. Your best bet is to put those pumps on a wave timer. That will save you energy and do a better job of keeping detritus suspended until your filter can grab it.

got a good link to a wave timer?

 

[Joshua1023]

http://www.thatpetplace.com/pet/prod/198310/product.web
The cheapest one. I use this on my tank and it works well. Simple design and no problems yet going on a yr.


http://www.thatpetplace.com/pet/group/11660/product.web
More than twice the price, but has better reviews from people I've spoken w/.