Wavemaker/ powerhead for 40 breeder

yourendofdays · Feb 28, 2023

So I'm going to be setting up a 40 breeder in the next month, and am trying to figure out the flow. I'm looking at jebao wavemakers and powerheads. I'm looking the look and wide flow of the slw-10, and have also been looking at the pp-8. I figured on doing two of one of these (one on each side of the tank). Been wondering though, is two necessary, or would I get a good circulation with one of the two and a regular old ac powerhead pointed across/towards the top opposite the wavemaker?

Also, does anyone know if one of these two is any better? I've never used a powerhead at all, so this is all new to me.
Thanks!

Blue Spot Octopus · Feb 28, 2023

You can always start with one and you can always add the second later down the line. I would look to get a good phosphate control. Algae will be the one thing that will make you throw in the towel.

vetteguy53081 · Feb 28, 2023

yourendofdays said:
So I'm going to be setting up a 40 breeder in the next month, and am trying to figure out the flow. I'm looking at jebao wavemakers and powerheads. I'm looking the look and wide flow of the slw-10, and have also been looking at the pp-8. I figured on doing two of one of these (one on each side of the tank). Been wondering though, is two necessary, or would I get a good circulation with one of the two and a regular old ac powerhead pointed across/towards the top opposite the wavemaker?

Also, does anyone know if one of these two is any better? I've never used a powerhead at all, so this is all new to me.
Thanks!

Jebao RW-4 or SW-20 should do the trick and both are DC controlled

yourendofdays · Feb 28, 2023

Blue Spot Octopus said:
You can always start with one and you can always add the second later down the line. I would look to get a good phosphate control. Algae will be the one thing that will make you throw in the towel.

Any product better than others? I'm going to be running canisters if that makes a difference.