How Much Airflow for Powerhead

[trevorstratton1]

I just installed a powerhead in my aquarium and notice I can control the amount of airflow that enters the system. If I open the valve all the way it is super bubbly and if I close it there are no bubbles at all. Of course, I can also adjust the airflow to anywhere between those options. How much airflow am I supposed to give the powerhead? My 30 gal aquarium is home to 2 clownfish and a small zoa colony. Thanks!

 

[Troylee]

I just installed a powerhead in my aquarium and notice I can control the amount of airflow that enters the system. If I open the valve all the way it is super bubbly and if I close it there are no bubbles at all. Of course, I can also adjust the airflow to anywhere between those options. How much airflow am I supposed to give the powerhead? My 30 gal aquarium is home to 2 clownfish and a small zoa colony. Thanks!

Should be zero airflow.. what powerhead is it?

 

[MichaelReefer]

I just installed a powerhead in my aquarium and notice I can control the amount of airflow that enters the system. If I open the valve all the way it is super bubbly and if I close it there are no bubbles at all. Of course, I can also adjust the airflow to anywhere between those options. How much airflow am I supposed to give the powerhead? My 30 gal aquarium is home to 2 clownfish and a small zoa colony. Thanks!

You do not want powerheads to get airflow...they will wear faster and make noise as well as bubble your tank up.

 

[Troylee]

Are you using an aqua clear or something similar? True power heads are good for water movement or under ground filters lol.. the problem is a powerful small stream comes out and we need more wide pattern, random flows in a reef.. either way keep the air off if you decide to run it..

 

[trevorstratton1]

Are you using an aqua clear or something similar? True power heads are good for water movement or under ground filters lol.. the problem is a powerful small stream comes out and we need more wide pattern, random flows in a reef.. either way keep the air off if you decide to run it..

Thanks for the response. It's a Marineland Maxi-Jet 900 running on the powerhead mode. I will be sure to keep the air valve closed.

 

[trevorstratton1]

You do not want powerheads to get airflow...they will wear faster and make noise as well as bubble your tank up.

Got it. Thanks for letting me know!