increasing water flow

I found out just running the tank isnt enough water flow so I think its time for a powerhead. what kind? how many? running a 72 bow.

 

youd want at least 2 prefrably 3. and depending how much flow you have now , would dictate what ph's youd want to get.

 

I would advise Koralias. Best bang for your buck IMO. How much flow do you currently have and what type of corals are you going to be keeping?

 

I take it you just have the returns giving flow now. 2 Koralia 5s will be nice. With the bow front you could place them in the back corners facing the bow front and get a nice flow mix. I also would direct them a little toward the surface to get good agitation.

 

IMHO , i personally like maxijet 1200s with surflow mods two in ur tank would do the job might be a bit much but play with them and u'd be happy

 

K+ I agree.

 

how much? about $15 per maxijet + $10 per sureflow right?
any way I should place them?

 

Suprat

as suggested by Uncle Jed

back corners both facing towards middle is popular - it will give you some turbulent waters upper and central - and quiter flow areas in the front corners for species like shrooms that dont like being buffeted about

if its to turbulent where the P Heads meet - just direct them so they are not meeting at exact same spot on front glass

angling one slightly up and the other slightly down will also spread the flow out a little more evenly
Steve

 

Thats about right....but you have to think of how you are going to mount them. The sureflow mod will not allow you to just place them in and let them hang by the cord. It will make the MJ just spin around. You will need the very strong magnet mount that is an extra $20. Even eithout the magmount, they want to spin. And it is impossible to lay them on the glass without them rattling your brain off. So you might as well get some koralias. They look much nicer too.

 

good call, 2 koralia 4's or a 3 + 4 should be good