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March 20th, 2007, 01:25 AM
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Powerhead Placement
Recently I've been trying to plan everything out for my tank and I've run upon a problem. I'd really like to not have ANY equipment inside my tank...but from what I can tell, powerheads have to go inside the tank. Does anyone have a solution for this problem? Possibly tips on placement, or an alternative???
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March 20th, 2007, 03:00 AM
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Re: Powerhead Placement
If your running a trickle filter or sump you can split the return and use that if you have a big enough pump.You can also hide your powerheads inside your rock as long as leave enough room to get them out for cleaning and use something to keep your livestock out of the supply side.
Current Aquarium(s) Description: 75gal. reef,NE T-5s 432 watt ,CSS65 skimmer,Pro-Clear 125 wet/dry with mag5 return Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: Little over a year Other Intrests: Hunting,camping,fishing
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March 20th, 2007, 04:35 AM
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Re: Powerhead Placement
Like Yote said, there really isn't a way to remove every piece of equipment from the tank, but powerheads can pretty easily be hid behind rocks at the correct angle...
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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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March 20th, 2007, 07:56 AM
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Re: Powerhead Placement
I have yet ever seen powerheads completely hidden.I think there will be something showing rather it be powerheads,inlet pipes,or other equipment.
There are alternatives but I can't think of any. Current Aquarium(s) Description: Oceanic 75 gal./AGA 210g. megaflow Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: 6 years Other Intrests: Reefing,video games,music,electronics
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April 1st, 2007, 02:46 AM
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Re: Powerhead Placement
Thanks y'all. I'm sure by the time I get to that point, placement of equipment, I'll be pulling my hair out.....I'm a big perfectionist, Morgan says I have a OCD.....nevertheless I have a lot of unessecary stress in my life because of it.....LOL.
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Current Aquarium(s) Description: 75 Gallon & 29 gallon; both completely empty!!! Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: 5 months, research only Other Intrests: Playing Guitar, Music, My G/F, Our Dog
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April 1st, 2007, 05:23 PM
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Re: Powerhead Placement
This is a long thread but it might give you some ideas
Reef Central Online Community - Ultimate 20G Setup Journal - Pic Intense Current Aquarium(s) Description: 20g Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: 1 year
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April 1st, 2007, 09:26 PM
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Re: Powerhead Placement
THANKS JEDDY!!! That thread was WELL worth looking at!!! Gave me tons of ideas!!!!!
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"Hello, mother. I come bearing a gift. I'll give you a hint. It's in my diaper and it's not a toaster." - Stewie Griffin
Current Aquarium(s) Description: 75 Gallon & 29 gallon; both completely empty!!! Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: 5 months, research only Other Intrests: Playing Guitar, Music, My G/F, Our Dog
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April 30th, 2007, 02:15 AM
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Re: Powerhead Placement
have you ever looked into a closed loop system? the only thing you will see in you tank is a piece of pvc. they are very neat.
Current Aquarium(s) Description: 55 gallon reef Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: since january 07
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