Does a 25 Gallon tall reef tank with a HOB filter need a powerhead pump?

[Disoriented]

So my tank just finished cycling today and its ready for coral. If I have a HOB filter do I still need a powerhead pump for the circulation? The HOB is already pretty strong and is agitating the water for the CO2 and O2 to be released/entered.

 

[Dolphins18]

So my tank just finished cycling today and its ready for coral. If I have a HOB filter do I still need a powerhead pump for the circulation? The HOB is already pretty strong and is agitating the water for the CO2 and O2 to be released/entered.

Yes, I would recommend getting one, very cheap ones can be found on Amazon.

 

[Disoriented]

Yes, I would recommend getting one, very cheap ones can be found on Amazon.

Thanks for the response! Do you know of a good one that I can use? I'm very knew to this hobby and don't want to get one that's too strong.

 

[MNFish]

So my tank just finished cycling today and its ready for coral. If I have a HOB filter do I still need a powerhead pump for the circulation? The HOB is already pretty strong and is agitating the water for the CO2 and O2 to be released/entered.

Yes, the power head will help keep food and detritus suspended so that the coral can eat the food and the filter can hopefully clean out the detritus.

 

[Dolphins18]

Thanks for the response! Do you know of a good one that I can use? I'm very knew to this hobby and don't want to get one that's too strong.

Attached are a few links to some different options.

This would be considered an inexpensive option, that would work, but not one I would recommend. Many pumps today allow automatic alternating flow, which these basic power heads can not provide. It is also common for these to break within a one year period.

Here is a slightly more expensive one, but has much better flexibility. I use the small version on my 30 gallon tank, and have been happy with it. Jebao is also known to break down, though this one should be far more reliable than the one posted above. I think this is a great place to start personally. These also allow you to adjust the flow, customizing things based on your tanks design, and preventing the blowing of sand.


The third one is the cream of the crop, when it comes to wavemakers, nobody (imo) does it better than ecotech marine. A very expensive product, but one that often lasts beyond 10 years. I've got several that are very old and they appear to share a similar design to the new ones.

VorTech MP10mQD - Mobius Ready QuietDrive Propeller Pump

In a reef aquarium, having the perfect amount of flow and water movement is crucial to the health of your animals, as well as the overall success of the tank. With the addition of Ecotech Marine's Mobius app compatibility, Vortech QuietDrive pumps have never been more versatile or easier to...

www.bulkreefsupply.com

 

[andiesreef]

i really like the fluval sea powerheads or the hydor koralia ones for a cheaper option.

 

[LuizW13]

Yes, I think it's a necessity to have at least one powerhead, I have two in my 25g.

 

[Idech]

The AI Nero (3 or 5) is really amazing. The app is very versatile and gives you complete control. The price is the only con.