powerheads

hi all, just a quick question i have a 60"x24"x24" tank which estimates around 125Gals, as im after getting some powerheads im wondering how many i would need for this size tank, my return pump is the ocean runner 3500, any help on this would be much appreciated thanks

steve;D

 

is it going to be a reef set up or fish only with live rock

if its a reef , you could have as much as 50 X your tank volume split between several power heads

thus you have 125 gallons x 50 = 6250 gallons of water movement so deduct the gallons moved by the OR 3500 and then divide whats left by possibly 4 power heads

If it where my tank I would have 2 x K4S for upper water levels - back corners facing towards centre and maybe a couple or 3 K2s lower down, to create movement towards front and back of reef

Id use at least 4 power heads in a 6ft tank - Im using 4 in a 5ft at present

I am in favour of using 2 smaller ones as opposed to 1 larger one as it makes it easier to ensure you can distribute the flow throughout the tank and avoid any dead spots and at same time not have to much water flow in 1 direction

Steve

 

It would cost more, but you could also take a look at the Ecotech MP40w. You would need 2 in a 6' tank.