Power head positions for my 75 gal.

ice fish · Mar 19, 2015

Looking to get some good linear flow in my standard 75. i have 1 1300 gph 1 800gph and another? 800 gph powerhead. Would like some advice as to how to set these so i get good circulation in the tank and make sure theres no dead spots in it. I have attached a picture of where they are now and a idea of how my scape looks. Thank you in advance!

jman9331 · Mar 19, 2015

what I do to check for dead spots is feed with the power heads running where ever the food just drops straight down is a dead spot and I adjust from there. I only use 1 jaebo rw 8 in my 75 gal and the flow is just right. with 3 power heads I'm sure you'll figure it out immediately.

kalendo · Mar 19, 2015

jman9331 said:
what I do to check for dead spots is feed with the power heads running where ever the food just drops straight down is a dead spot and I adjust from there. I only use 1 jaebo rw 8 in my 75 gal and the flow is just right. with 3 power heads I'm sure you'll figure it out immediately.

Do you have a build thread? don't mean to go hijack but in my phone.

ice fish · Mar 19, 2015

I do not have a build thread yet. why?

A Fish Called Wanda · Mar 19, 2015

Thanks Jman, for that quick input never thought of that . Just added 2 Tunze 6045 to my 90 gallon to help out but was undecided on where to place . Lol

ice fish · Mar 19, 2015

Thats why im asking on this thread. The top area of my tank seems to have enough flow but id like to make sure the bottom is getting churned up as well.

ice fish · Mar 20, 2015

Anyone? Need to have suggestions on linear flow positions. thanks

jman9331 · Mar 20, 2015

wish the 2 that are on the right side id move one to the back and the other towards the front. do they angle up or down?

ice fish · Mar 21, 2015

I dont have two on the right side. I only have 1. The left side i have one in the back and one on the side and one angles up the other goes straight.

jman9331 · Mar 21, 2015

I meant left side my apologies I'd move one to the back one to the front angle it down a tad so that you dont have a sand storm. as for the other one its fine where its at 3 power heads for a 75 gal is over kill but since you have them might as well use them. then if you take sting or whatever you have lay a piece in each corner and then a couple on the sand turn the power heads on and see where your dead spots are i doubt with 3 power heads you'll have any dead spots.