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Old 01/12/2008, 12:46 AM
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How many powerheads?

Hey guys,

I need to get some powerheads for my 50g and was wondering how many...the tank is 36" wide, 18x18...with 3-4" of sand. So how many will it be? I was thinking 2 koralia 2's...this ok or should I go some other route (brand, size, etc.)?

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sean!
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Old 01/12/2008, 01:19 AM
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How much LR and is it a reef or FOWLR?

Koralias are a great powerhead but limited in controll and versitality which to a newbie can be very usefull. I would get 1 #4 and a powerhead with flow control knob and duckbill tip for dirrection control.These also are very usefull for water changes as a plastic hose will let you drain and fill for changes.
Then depending on amount of rock , placement , coral and amount of stock , you may beed another powerhead for spot flow or better flow.
Here are a few good articales.GL.

http://www.drsfostersmith.com/pic/ar...id=285&aid=243

http://www.advancedaquarist.com/2007/1/aafeature/view
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Old 01/12/2008, 01:42 AM
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i bought 2, #2's is that ok?
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Old 01/12/2008, 01:49 AM
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How much LR and LS and all the other stuff i asked. And i would say no. I use a #2 for spot flow in a 75 and not impressed.
It would help if you add much more info in your profile like Lighting , equipment , type of tank and LR and substrate as it all matters and would narrow down your response alot faster.

Also read the links a gave and this one also. SW is all about planning and patiants.

http://saltaquarium.about.com/od/sta...opmistakes.htm
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