Where should I place my powerheads in my tank?

You should mount the powerheads either at the upper or middle portion of the aquarium. Avoid placing the powerheads at a low portion as that will blow the substrate around. Mounting the powerheads too close to the water surface might create too big waves or suck in air.

What is the difference between a powerhead and a wavemaker?

A wavemaker moves the whole body of water back and forth. A powerhead just moves part of the water.

Do you need a powerhead in a nano tank?

you NEED powerheads and your tank will not succeed without flow. without something to move the water around the corners will quickly fill with detritus and your water quality will suffer.

How many powerheads should you have in a reef tank?

How many powerheads should you have in a reef tank? Again, the number of powerheads will depend on the size of your tank and the type of flow that you are trying to create. Usually, most aquarists will opt for two powerheads so they have more control over direction and flow patterns.

Do reef tanks need powerheads?

Water flow in a reef aquarium is absolutely crucial to create a healthy environment for the animals inside the tank. When building a reef tank, submersible pumps often called “powerheads” are used to create water movement inside the tank.

Do I need a powerhead?

When Don’t I Need a Powerhead? Sufficient flow: You don’t need a powerhead if your tank is already using an internal filter with sufficient flow. Substantial current: You don’t need a powerhead if your external filter provides strong enough outflow to create a substantial current.

How do I choose a powerhead?

When sizing a powerhead, you need to take into consideration the size of your tank and the type of corals you plan to keep. When keeping a tank that is predominately Soft Corals and LPS, you want to accomplish a total tank turnover of 10-20 times per hour.

Do saltwater tanks need powerheads?

Powerheads provide important water circulation and oxygenation in the aquarium, far more efficiently than the bubbles from air stones do. They help to keep detritus and other tank matter from settling on the bottom of the tank. The water movement and current provided by powerheads are a source of exercise for fish.

Are powerheads necessary?

Powerheads provide important water circulation and oxygenation in the aquarium, far more efficiently then the bubbles from air stones do. The more your tank water is circulated and filtered, the better the water quality is in the aquarium. Learn about the animals you are choosing for your aquarium.