Powerhead Placement

Discussion in 'Filters, Pumps, etc..' started by TheSaltwaterGuy, Jan 16, 2011.

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  1. TheSaltwaterGuy

    TheSaltwaterGuy Banned

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    so i shut it off for now XD mainly because i need sand and food to fall; i gots my hermit there to take care of that
     
    TheSaltwaterGuy, Jan 16, 2011
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  2. aquariaman

    aquariaman Pajama Cardinal

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    Yea thats fine. :)
     
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  3. TheSaltwaterGuy

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    so I'm getting really annoyed because i have the powerhead at the highest point in my tank, turn it on, and sand and detritus just comes up and starst floating around. :angry: already a bit peeved about it.
     
    TheSaltwaterGuy, Jan 18, 2011
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  4. TheSaltwaterGuy

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    Well i didnt want to revive this thread but the powerhead is lifting up debris and i just aimed it toward the other side of the tank. Anything I can do about it?
     
    TheSaltwaterGuy, Jan 24, 2011
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  5. 2in10

    2in10 Super Moderator

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    Remove the debris.;D
     
    2in10, Jan 24, 2011
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  6. TheSaltwaterGuy

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    well i dont have me CUC yet and i'd probably be moving my scape around by siphoning
     
    TheSaltwaterGuy, Jan 24, 2011
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  7. 2in10

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    Are you aiming the pump across the length or the width of the tank? Make sure you aim it across the length and have it aimed toward the surface so it barely breaks the surface.
     
    2in10, Jan 24, 2011
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  8. SnooknRedz

    SnooknRedz Vlamingii Tang

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    Get a smaller pump. problem solved.
     
    SnooknRedz, Jan 24, 2011
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  9. TheSaltwaterGuy

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    its only 250 gph
     
    TheSaltwaterGuy, Jan 24, 2011
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  10. fishyfinder

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    Try the way I have mine setup. You may or may not like it. Far right in the back pointed towards the opposite end pointed slightly up.
     
    fishyfinder, Jan 24, 2011
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