Powerhead Question (1 Viewer)

[CooP]

I have a coralife biocube with factory equipment. It has the piece that acts as a water jet coming from pump, however I am curious if I need a powerhead on opposite side to force the water against it. I see people that have them in their tanks. I'm not doing a reef tank and the only thing that uses the current in my tank from what I can see is my two anemones. Any advice would be great. Thanks.

 

[CooP]

Any advice? If I do need one, how big of one?

 

[rparker2112]

What size of biocube? I like flow, keeps crap from settling on your rock and stuff. I'd go with a hydor nano 450.

Depending on what size your cube is.

Sent with the power of children's screams!!

 

[CooP]

It's a 29g. So should I put it on the opposite side of the tank and flowing in the direction of water current from the filter pump or face it against the current?

 

[Andy]

If you place it going in the same direction you may get a tornado, spinning toilet effect. If you place it against it you should get counter current effect. I think, Play with it & move it around, rocks, corals, etc will change the direction of flow.

I am coaxing a rbta out for you. Probably be next week & I'll have you one.

 

[CooP]

Yea I was thinking about the vortex haha, didn't think it would be a good idea. Do you have yours on timers or are they running 24/7? Awesome on RBTA! Thanks again!