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February 18th, 2008, 01:34 AM
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What power heads do you use?
Thinking about changing my powere heads. My tank never seems clear enough. I have 3- maxi jet 600's and 1 - 1200 in my 55.
Current Aquarium(s) Description: 55 g. Reef aquarium 12 g. Nano Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: 10 years 
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#2
February 18th, 2008, 04:23 AM
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Re: What power heads do you use?
The powerheads won't clear up your water. If you want to clarify your water, you can run carbon in a section of your protein skimmer that water is forced through or buy a canister filter. I wouldn't run the carbon 24/7, every couple weeks for a day or so should do it. You could also try running something called ChemiPure Elite, which will help clarify your water.
But if you do want new powerheads, I use Hydor Koralias. I like them a lot.
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Current Aquarium(s) Description: 240-gallon reef with a 55-gallon sump and 35-gallon refugium Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: 7 years
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February 18th, 2008, 04:32 AM
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Re: What power heads do you use?
Thanks for the info. I just bought a koralia for my nano. Works great. So in your opinion, do you think that 600's are enough?
Current Aquarium(s) Description: 55 g. Reef aquarium 12 g. Nano Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: 10 years
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February 18th, 2008, 06:37 AM
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Re: What power heads do you use?
Three MJ600 and one MJ1200 is enough for a 55g. depending on what corals you have.Plenty of flow for soft and LPS coral.Probably not enough for SPS corals though.
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February 18th, 2008, 06:42 PM
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Re: What power heads do you use?
WHat kind of canister filters are good these days? Do people really run canister filters on top of having a sump? I am not sure I have room.
Current Aquarium(s) Description: 55 g. Reef aquarium 12 g. Nano Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: 10 years
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February 18th, 2008, 07:00 PM
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Re: What power heads do you use?
I have an Eheim 2213 on my 46g. I have heard good things abotu Eheim products so that is why I got it. I have heard that you need to clean canister filters often however because of Nitrate buildup.
Current Aquarium(s) Description: 46g bow front Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: 8 months saltwater, 2.5 years freshwater Other Intrests: Tennis, Video games, Working out, Drinking, Movies
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February 18th, 2008, 07:21 PM
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Re: What power heads do you use?
Canister filters can become problematic if you run them constantly. Most people only use them to run carbon or other media like that ocasionally. Like Alto said, if they're used constantly for filtration, they can cause nitrate problems.
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"If we went to a Halloween party dressed as Batman and Robin, I'd go as Robin. That's how much you mean to me... " Sarah
Current Aquarium(s) Description: 240-gallon reef with a 55-gallon sump and 35-gallon refugium Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: 7 years
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February 18th, 2008, 08:35 PM
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Re: What power heads do you use?
I probably won't go with that then because I can run carbon in my sump.
THanks! Current Aquarium(s) Description: 55 g. Reef aquarium 12 g. Nano Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: 10 years
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