Flow Help!

CoralGuy19 · Mar 17, 2017

I have a 15 gallon tank with a marineland canister filter that is rated for up to 30 gallons. (This does create a little flow) I have been wanting to increase flow with a powerhead, but I have no idea what to get. I want something that has an adjustable flow rate as well. Any suggestions? Thanks everybody!

morpheas · Mar 17, 2017

I would go with a jebao pp8.

CarrieB · Mar 17, 2017

morpheas said:
I would go with a jebao pp8.

For a 15g? That seems a lot, maybe a PP4?

morpheas · Mar 17, 2017

Sorry I always confuse those numbers. Yes the smallest one they have... Good catch

PS: you can always drop the voltage supplied to the pump from 24v to 15 or so and it will tame a lot. Now why would you pay more to then choke it down only a weirdo like me would do that

AdamNC · Mar 17, 2017

Low end - Jebao PP-4
Mid end - Tunze 6040
High end - Vortech MP10wQD

ahiggins · Mar 17, 2017

also look at the newest gyre model (I think its the 1000). I have a gyre and really like it

mdlc805 · Mar 17, 2017

I had 2 koralia 420 pumps on my 25 gallon aio softie and LPS tank with great results. I would think 1 would be good for you or 2 of the smaller 240 to mix up flow. Plus they are only like 25 dollars on amazon

CarrieB · Mar 17, 2017

I just got a PP4 for my Biocube 29. It's so tiny!

GatorScott · Mar 17, 2017

CarrieB said:
I just got a PP4 for my Biocube 29. It's so tiny!

You think? Seems like it makes more than enough flow for a biocube in mine. I had 2 and took one out

Tbabcock · Mar 17, 2017

+1 on the Koralia 420. I have a 14gal bio cube and had a pp4 in it. To much even on low.. got the 420 and set the dial half way and was set plus there super cheap on amazon.

CarrieB · Mar 18, 2017

GatorScott said:
You think? Seems like it makes more than enough flow for a biocube in mine. I had 2 and took one out

Yes, lots of flow in a small package. It's so cute! Really nice for a small tank.

I have two PP8s in my 120g and they are noticeably bigger in size.

GatorScott · Mar 18, 2017

CarrieB said:
Yes, lots of flow in a small package. It's so cute! Really nice for a small tank.

I have two PP8s in my 120g and they are noticeably bigger in size.

Ahhh I thought you were meaning it wasn't enough. I was thinking it must be a hurricane in your tank haha