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Tyslin · 04-01-2008, 07:59 AM

Hey guys,

I was reading about water movement within a reef aquarium and it said that I should strive for turbulent water movement within my tank. They also said that the best way to do this is, is to get Oscillating powerheads. What i want to know is, how do you determine what strength,.. as far as gph,.. powerhead do you need to get that turbulent movement. I have a magdrive 1800 return pump, I split the return line so that water is pumped into the main tank on 2 sides. One line comes in by the corner over flow and the other from the back corner of my tank opposite the other. The mag drive pumps 1350 ghp into my tank, how much more movement do I require to get turbulent conditions in my tank. I realize position is key, but I don't want to buy a powerhead that's 2 strong.

I want to buy 2 of the following powerheads:
Power Sweep

I plan to keep SPS, LPS, Clams and Inverts. Any suggestions and ideas are appreciated, thanks.

04-01-2008, 07:59 AM	#1 (permalink)
Tyslin Spaghetti Worm Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Chicago, IL Age: 37 Posts: 191 Karma: 15	water movement Hey guys, I was reading about water movement within a reef aquarium and it said that I should strive for turbulent water movement within my tank. They also said that the best way to do this is, is to get Oscillating powerheads. What i want to know is, how do you determine what strength,.. as far as gph,.. powerhead do you need to get that turbulent movement. I have a magdrive 1800 return pump, I split the return line so that water is pumped into the main tank on 2 sides. One line comes in by the corner over flow and the other from the back corner of my tank opposite the other. The mag drive pumps 1350 ghp into my tank, how much more movement do I require to get turbulent conditions in my tank. I realize position is key, but I don't want to buy a powerhead that's 2 strong. I want to buy 2 of the following powerheads: Power Sweep I plan to keep SPS, LPS, Clams and Inverts. Any suggestions and ideas are appreciated, thanks. _________ Perfecto 90 Gal with megaflow overflow, 110lbs LR(mixed), 130 lbs LS, Turboflotor 1000 multi, megaflow sump, magdrive 1800 ghp pump, lighting: 2x250 MH 14K, 4X54 T5's, Auto topoff system. Condy anemone, Manipora, green stripped mushroom, purple mushroom, and red mushroom, green eyed polyps, a recordia.