Powerhead Placement Observations

Nekko123 · 10/13/2017, 04:29 PM

Hi,

I've been struggling trying to get a more natural flow in my 10 gal with a Koralia 240 gph head.

Today I was experimenting with placement and since I have a bare bottom tank I put it in various locations and finally settled on putting it right at the bottom on the long side so it blows across the short side.

After the detritus settled down (and most of the corals opened up and seemed to be feeding like crazy), the flow was perfect. Still a fair amount of movement but it no longer looks like they are in front of a hairdryer.

Why have I never seen or heard of putting the head at the bottom of the tank? At least for a bare bottom tank. It seems like an excellent place.

Very interested in your comments.

Thanks

shaginwagon13 · 10/13/2017, 04:57 PM

Not really sure why, but it was brought up here in this post:

http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh....php?t=2609392

NCreefer73 · 10/13/2017, 05:46 PM

I’ve just recently aimed one down And placed it midways in my bare bottom with good results

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10/13/2017, 04:29 PM	#1
Nekko123 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Posts: 39	Powerhead Placement Observations Hi, I've been struggling trying to get a more natural flow in my 10 gal with a Koralia 240 gph head. Today I was experimenting with placement and since I have a bare bottom tank I put it in various locations and finally settled on putting it right at the bottom on the long side so it blows across the short side. After the detritus settled down (and most of the corals opened up and seemed to be feeding like crazy), the flow was perfect. Still a fair amount of movement but it no longer looks like they are in front of a hairdryer. Why have I never seen or heard of putting the head at the bottom of the tank? At least for a bare bottom tank. It seems like an excellent place. Very interested in your comments. Thanks

10/13/2017, 04:57 PM	#2
shaginwagon13 Chartered Accountant Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 2,219	Not really sure why, but it was brought up here in this post: http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh....php?t=2609392 __________________ - Shaginwagon - Current Tank Info: 550 Gallon SPS Reef l 200 Gallon Sump l Skimmer: Vertex Alpha 250 l Return Pump: Reeflo Hammerhead l Tank Circulation: (2) Maxspect Gyre XF280 l Lighting: (3) 400w Halides & (3) AI Hydra 52 HD

10/13/2017, 05:46 PM	#3
NCreefer73 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 31	I’ve just recently aimed one down And placed it midways in my bare bottom with good results Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk