Powerhead Help

Discussion in 'Filters, Pumps, etc..' started by philip_r5, Dec 13, 2006.

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  1. philip_r5

    philip_r5 Feather Duster

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    My powerhead 402 just broke in my tank. I was looking for some suggestions. Would it be better to have two 250gph powerheads in a reef 55 that will have fish and corals. Or would 4 105gph powerheads be better? I could also use my pump from my other sump which is a rio 1400 and powerhead 402. What is suggested? Thanks
     
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  2. coral reefer

    coral reefer Giant Squid

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    It is a double edged sword! It is better to have four powerheads in your tank as you have more control of the waterflow and be better able to eliminate the deadspaces in your water column! The only problem being is cosmetically, as you will have more powerheads in your tank to try and conceil so as to better replicate the natural reef biotope/environment that we all try to achieve!
     
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