what is ideal setup for powerheads?

Discussion in 'Filters, Pumps, etc..' started by Toallhisdoom, Aug 1, 2012.

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  1. Toallhisdoom

    Toallhisdoom Dragon Wrasse

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    So currently i have 2 evo 750s, and 1 evo 550, all on a wave-maker.

    2 750s on left of tank, 1 front 1 back pointing at a slight angle towards glass. 550 on right in front towards front mid of glass.

    I am thinking about buying 2 more 750s and putting the 550 in my 40B.

    Or should i get 2 1050s?

    So either way i will have 4 power-heads in my 75gal. What would be the best way to position them? My return pump makes plenty of surface agitation.

    any ideas? diagram made in paint would be helpful! haha
     
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  3. ingtar_shinowa

    ingtar_shinowa Giant Squid

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    I hate placement.... but I'll give you a bump to keep you on top and read along.
     
  4. Toallhisdoom

    Toallhisdoom Dragon Wrasse

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    well then how about should i get 2 more 750s or 2 1050s?
     
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    skurious Sailfin Tang

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    im not good with placement since ive only really used vortechs.....but i think i would go with the 1050's.
     
  6. Toallhisdoom

    Toallhisdoom Dragon Wrasse

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    just ordered 2 1050 evos. $60 shipped new :)

    So now for placement. and how to hook them up to the wavemaker.

    Should i have it alternate left on right off, then right on left off? OR

    have opposing corners on at the same time? or fronts on at same time?

    probably going to just put the 1050s in front, 750s in rear. all closer to bottom angled up to keep everything in the water column.

    hmm will have to experiment.