want more flow .... powerhead options

YNOT16HIGH · #1 07/08/2007, 08:05 PM

I have a 55 gallon .... I am currently running 2 maxi jet 1200s ... a CPR BAKPAK with a rio 600 pump and a aquaclear 70. I want to get some more flow through my rock work but I don't really want to add more clutter to the inside of my tank. I was thinking about a closed loop, but was hoping that maybe I could get rid of the maxi jets and get a couple of tunze nanostream pumps!?!? I have never used them before so I was hoping to get some opinions on them or other ideas you may have. Thanks.

HowardW · #2 07/08/2007, 08:26 PM

The nanostreams are nice, also look at the Hydor Koralia pumps. There are numerous threads here about both if you do a search.

bcolvin · #3 07/08/2007, 08:39 PM

Use the Maxi mods..... that will beef up your system. I dont think they are very expensive.

pdkinsel · #4 07/08/2007, 08:56 PM

I would go with the Koralias-they work very well and seem to run cooler also. I have a mj mod in in my 55 and that works well but will replace with a Koralia soon.

YNOT16HIGH · #5 07/08/2007, 10:28 PM

If I mod my maxi-jets will two 1200 produce to much flow in a 55? The maxi jet mod kit website says (using the medium kit) That is produces around 1500 gph

Kayadad · #6 07/10/2007, 05:15 PM

I would not worry about too much flow. I started with a maximod high flow. I shaved it down as I thought it was too much at first. I have since added a tunze 6100. Both work great and the fish love it. i do not get much that settles on the bottom. I have a 40B.