Pump/Flow question 28g nano cube

Sfgiants55 · Feb 24, 2012

I just set up a new 28g nano cube, and I got 2 maxi jet 1200's. For me it is a lot of flow and it kept on kicking up the sand bed. So right now I am just using one and leaving one return nozzle un powered. Is there any drop backs to doing this except less flow? Thanks.

revhtree · Feb 24, 2012

I don't see a problem with it at all. But you will have to be the judge of how it effects your tank on down the road.

Welcome to R2R.

Sfgiants55 · Feb 24, 2012

revhtree said:
I don't see a problem with it at all. But you will have to be the judge of how it effects your tank on down the road. Welcome to R2R.

Thanks! Finally decided to make an account! And if it affects my tank down the road it won't be filtration right? Because I feel that one 1200 is equal to two 600s so both would move the same amount of water to be filtered right?

Tony F · Feb 24, 2012

Is it a JBJ 28g nano? Mine came with a wave maker that alternates one at a time. I upgraded to 2 maxi jet 1200's and alternating one at a time with an additional 240 gph Hydor nano running continuously works fine. Sometimes I'll run both 1200's for a few minutes to stir everything up before a water change (I call it storm mode). Did you alter or delete the nozzles in the tank?

Sfgiants55 · Feb 24, 2012

HHaha storm mode! I did not alter the nozzles and yes it is a 28g nano cube! I just bought the tank with no pumps or lights because I have a sundial pendant!