Powerhead Suggestions

[Tom2257]

I have a 90 Gallon reef tank, no corals yet. When the LFS installed my system they never installed a power head. All I have is the return which provides very minimal circulation. Without breaking the bank could someone recommend a power head?

Also what GPH do I need? How many power heads for this size tank?

Thanks

 

[Yates273]

How many all depends on what you plan on keeping in the tank. For a not so expensive powerhead you can look at the Jebao’s. They are very affordable and mimic many of the other powerheads on the market today.

 

[Mr. Mojo Rising]

I agree with above, its a very difficult question to answer.

The GPH depends on what kind of animals you want to keep, the powerhead itself depends if you want one or two strong ones instead of 3-4-5 smaller powerheads. Some powerheads just sit there, others are completey controllable from your phone, some work via bluetooth, some work from the web. Or, for a big tank like yours, maybe you should look at a gyre instead of a powerhead. How much you want to spend is a very important factor.

There is so much to consider when looking at powerheads

 

[Sean Clark]

I am surprised that your LFS did not try to sell you one.

 

[New&no clue]

There is a good article series here about tank flow.

Introduction to Flow, Tank Turnover, and Powerheads for the Reef Tank, Part 1

A beginner article on water flow in the reef tank.

www.reef2reef.com

Basically, depending on what type of corals you want to keep will determine how much flow you need in the tank. As for what type. For a mid-size tank I like Current USA wave pumps. They are very controllable and reasonably priced.

 

[Jekyl]

I have a 90 Gallon reef tank, no corals yet. When the LFS installed my system they never installed a power head. All I have is the return which provides very minimal circulation. Without breaking the bank could someone recommend a power head?

Also what GPH do I need? How many power heads for this size tank?

Thanks

I use 2 of the jebao ow40 I think? Been years since I bought them for my 90g. I'd recommend these over any of the higher priced options.