Powerhead suggestions!

[mrschweppe]

Okay so I just got a standard 55 gallon tank.. 48 by something by something.. its the longer rectangular shape.. anyways im bout to order some powerheads.. im thinking two.. one for each end.. but i dont know which brand is good or what GPH i need.. please help.. o and what do you think about this Marine Lab Test Kit? http://www.aquabuys.com/miva/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=rs_marine_lab_test&Category_Code=u1&Product_Count=32">http://www.aquabuys.com/miva/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=rs_marine_lab_test&Category_Code=u1&Product_Count=32</a>

thanks

 

[mrschweppe]

it does.. thanks alot.. so 30x volume i should just get cause it cant hurt to get too much right?

 

[photokid]

could always go with the maxi jet with mods.

 

[skriz]

I like the tunze nanos. You can mod the 6025's easily. They are much nicer and smaller than the koralia's. THe magnets are uber strong too (they work on my 3/4" glass).

IMO, spend the extra cash and go with Tunzes; Roger's service after the sale is worth the extra money.

 

[mrschweppe]

what do you mean when you say maxi jet mods!? and if ya'll buy online which websites do you prefer?

 

[skriz]

you're in lawrenceville...why not go over to aquabuys?

 

[ralph atl]

Test kits
API is fine for most things to test with a few exceptions.

For mag, nitrates, I would use either Salifert or Elos
For phosphates (down the road a bit), I would use DD Merck, Hach, Colormeter, and maybe Elos.

For Salinity use a refractormeter that has been calibrated to pinpoint Salinity solution. Using RO water is not accurate enough.

Power heads to start off with. go with the Koralias. I used to have them, and they worked fine.