2500 gph

Okay I am fixing to get some new powerheads for my 55 gal, I figure 2500 GPH is sufficient if not let me know. My question is should I split the load with one on each end or is one going to be okay? How many do you have? And then theres the matter of direction. Would listen to all input. Thank you for your time.....

 

One on each end would be OK. Just OK. Personally I would have four total. Four Koralia-2s would be nice. That in and of itself would put you at the mark. Now....do you....no you don't. You don't have a sump so there is no return. Yeah. I would go with four K-2s at 600GPH each. Good flow. I LOVE IT.

Basically, you could ensure no dead spots with lots of powerheads. Two pointing back, two pointing forward.

 

+1 to Johns comments. Multiple, smaller powerheads are much better than fewer, more powerful ones

 

Hi Cold shot - split between 4 power heads is ideal
and my own preference is
2 larger ones back corners both pointing towards middle
2 smaller ones lower down one pointing to middle of the back of reef and one pointing forwards

that gives me adequate flow , but with more at surface and less in the bottom 3rd
this gives me easy placement locations for different types of coral species - flow loving towards top half, those that prefer quieter envirorment towards the base

 

I too prefer multiple small powerheads

 

i have 2x 1000 gph PHs and my return pump is 700gph (2700gph), but i still want to get 1 more PH prolly a K2 and put it on a timer for speradic flow. this is on my 48" 55g

 

Wheres the cheapest place to get these. I see some on ebay but they are an off brand and so far off brands have cost me in th elong run. Thanks Jebo!! I will go koralia maybe I can find some cheap ones at doctor foster smith Know of any cheaper places?