Surface Agitation

offminded · April 1st, 2008

I am having a bit of a film on the top of my water...i am thinking its because there isn't enough surface agitation. I pointed my water returns a bit higher, but it hasn't helped much. I have one powerhead, but i think the obvious is to get more and direct water flow up...am i in the right ball park? Can anyone offer suggestions? Thanks!

Shawnie · April 1st, 2008

hope for a windy day ??

wish I could help but saltwater is too intimidating for me...still waiting on pics of yours tho!!

Mike · April 1st, 2008

Definitely need more water movement in saltwater tanks... Have you checked out these attachments for powerheads? Hydor Flo Rotaters

The water going thru the powerhead moves them in a circular motion creating turbulent water flows, including breaking up the surface for optimal gas exchange. The only downside is that they have to be cleaned every so often or they stop rotating.

I have 5 maxijet 1200's (300 GPH each) in my 55 gallon.

offminded · April 1st, 2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shawnie

hope for a windy day ??

wish I could help but saltwater is too intimidating for me...still waiting on pics of yours tho!!

a windy day...awesome!! i'll post one in a few minutes...don't hope for too much...

offminded · April 1st, 2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike

Definitely need more water movement in saltwater tanks... Have you checked out these attachments for powerheads? Hydor Flo Rotaters

The water going thru the powerhead moves them in a circular motion creating turbulent water flows, including breaking up the surface for optimal gas exchange. The only downside is that they have to be cleaned every so often or they stop rotating.

I have 5 maxijet 1200's (300 gph each) in my 55 gallon.

i'll check them out...do you have your powerheads pointed all over the place or is there some general pattern? i should get a few more. is it wise to pointone or two ar the surface and make it turbulent at the surface?

Shawnie · April 1st, 2008

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Originally Posted by davbrown79

a windy day...awesome!! i'll post one in a few minutes...don't hope for too much...

tapping foot!

offminded · April 1st, 2008

tap no more...

Mike · April 1st, 2008

I have mine all pointed in different directions. Yeah, you need to break up the surface of the water for gas exchange and pointing a powerhead or two towards the surface should do the trick.

offminded · April 1st, 2008

ok great...it sounds like i am headed to the store to get some more power heads...woo hoo...thanks!

agsansoo · April 9th, 2008

Do a Maxi-jet mod ... That will get your water moving !

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