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NANOFOOL
11/30/2006, 08:02 PM
what powerhead would you guys recomend for a 20g sps dominate tank?

preferably small and low heat
Chihuahua6
11/30/2006, 08:18 PM
Two Maxijet 1200s or a 900 and 1200.
BLKTANG
11/30/2006, 08:22 PM
Those nano streams look like the way to go if u have the $$$
GSMguy
11/30/2006, 09:48 PM
i second the nano stream one 6025
FLricordia
11/30/2006, 10:42 PM
I have 2 maxijet 1200s in my 20 cube. They ar awesome and do the job. Temp is constant 78F, corals are doing ex and algae is at very min. Cost is low and they last forever.
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Naperville Reef
12/01/2006, 08:54 AM
i have two MJ 1200s as well in my 20L. that is A LOT of flow. IMO the two Tunze 6025s would be too much for the tank. i like having a powerhead on each side of the tank causing random flow. not sure you would get the same effect with one Tunze 6025....
Hobster
12/01/2006, 12:32 PM
IMO, the MJ 900"s are a better way to go. They are more efficent than the 1200's and less watts=less heat.:)

1200, 295gph/20w=14.75 gal/w

900, 230gph/8.5w=27.0 gal/w
NANOFOOL
12/01/2006, 04:45 PM
how do you guys feel about the seio m620?
NanoReefWanabe
12/01/2006, 04:51 PM
well damn now i feel silly with just a MJ 400 on my CL...mind you have a mag drive 18 in the sump...
Palmettopark
12/01/2006, 11:46 PM
I run two MJ 900 in my 20 long with a mix of LPS and Softies. Works Great.
MrMexReefer
12/02/2006, 12:15 AM
seems like a lot of you guys have 20 longs... how about some pics??? :) (i have one too this is mine well, about 2/3 of it anyway :) )


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NANOFOOL
12/02/2006, 06:28 PM
this isnt a pic thread did you even read the posts???
Hobster
12/05/2006, 10:01 AM
<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=8666120#post8666120 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by NANOFOOL
this isnt a pic thread did you even read the posts???

Let the beatings begin!:lol:
GSMguy
12/05/2006, 11:27 AM
i would bet one tunze nano stream the seio 620 is junk there i said it now let the beatings begin
Jasonf08
12/05/2006, 11:45 AM
some people have reported sand storms in the 29g bc with the nano stream. i would like to try one but it may be too much.
Hobster
12/05/2006, 12:45 PM
<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=8684137#post8684137 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by GSMguy
i would bet one tunze nano stream the seio 620 is junk there i said it now let the beatings begin

What's wrong with the Seios 620?? I have been running 2 in my 75 for over a year.
Lagger
12/05/2006, 01:57 PM
I recommend 2 ph's for random flow.

SPS, BB = 2 nano streams or mj mods

SPS, SB = 2 MJ 1200's

SPS+softies, SB = 2 MJ 900's or 600's considering livestock.

Let the beatings continue....:hammer:
GoodBorg3
12/06/2006, 12:50 AM
How about using a "wavemaker" powerstrip/timer (can't recall exact name of the thing) to alternate between two maxijet 900's?
Secondgen
12/13/2006, 09:18 PM
Can the Tunze nanostreams be used on a wavemaker, does anyone know?