NO WAVEMAKER but CIRCULATION PUMP POWERHEAD

[jigsaw1982]

I have a powerhead & a circulation pump but I don't have a wave maker. What would be the best direction for me to point these to get the best water circulation in the tank?

 

[texhorns98]

When you say "circulation" do you mean through a return system from a sump? It also depend on what type of powerheads you're talking about. Directional? Linear? GPH?

 

[jigsaw1982]

texhorns98;769014 wrote: When you say "circulation" do you mean through a return system from a sump? It also depend on what type of powerheads you're talking about. Directional? Linear? GPH?

The Circulation pump is a "Aqueon Circulation Pump 500" like at this like below
http://www.amazon.com/Aqueon-06131-Circulation-Pump-2-6-Watt/dp/B003C5JZP6">http://www.amazon.com/Aqueon-06131-Circulation-Pump-2-6-Watt/dp/B003C5JZP6</a>

I'm not sure about the exact brand or power of the powerhead but its this kind at this link below

[IMG]http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004IMPOIO/sr=1-1/qid=1338086681/ref=pop?ie=UTF8&s=pet-supplies&qid=1338086681&sr=1-1">http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004IMPOIO/sr=1-1/qid=1338086681/ref=pop?ie=UTF8&s=pet-supplies&qid=1338086681&sr=1-1</a>

 

[texhorns98]

OK, so then you don't have a sump (a tank below the tank where water drains into and then returns)? if you're running those three pumps, I would suggest pointing one at the front wall low, but not low enough to kick up sand. One at the back wall middle, careful not to blow off corals, and the last point towards the top to break surface tension and provide aeration. Perhaps others will chime in as well...

 

[jigsaw1982]

texhorns98;769023 wrote: OK, so then you don't have a sump (a tank below the tank where water drains into and then returns)? if you're running those three pumps, I would suggest pointing one at the front wall low, but not low enough to kick up sand. One at the back wall middle, careful not to blow off corals, and the last point towards the top to break surface tension and provide aeration. Perhaps others will chime in as well...

Thanks for the suggestion

 

[jef4y]

It depends on your tank size and rock-scape, but in general if you can get the two pump streams to converge somewhere it is usually a good result.

I.e. in a smaller tank, take those two pumps and install them around 1/3 of the way down the back glass or in the rear corners of the tank. Aim one dead center at the front glass and aim tr other one slightly higher. When the two converge it should provide a pretty decent random flow pattern in the tank.

In the end, you just play with it to see what works best.


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[jigsaw1982]

JeF4y;769057 wrote: It depends on your tank size and rock-scape, but in general if you can get the two pump streams to converge somewhere it is usually a good result.

I.e. in a smaller tank, take those two pumps and install them around 1/3 of the way down the back glass or in the rear corners of the tank. Aim one dead center at the front glass and aim tr other one slightly higher. When the two converge it should provide a pretty decent random flow pattern in the tank.

In the end, you just play with it to see what works best.


iPhone, Tapatalk, Tpyos

Thanks for the suggestion

 

[shanepike]

I think the important thing (and those with more experience, please correct me if I'm wrong) is that you want the flow to be random. You're not trying to create a constant, circular flow like you would have in a swimming pool.

 

[jigsaw1982]

ShanePike;769144 wrote: I think the important thing (and those with more experience, please correct me if I'm wrong) is that you want the flow to be random. You're not trying to create a constant, circular flow like you would have in a swimming pool.

Ok I'll try to keep that in mind when designing my tank.