Powerheads and water flow

[Elizabeth Davis]

Hi, I have a Wavemaster Pro, and I have been using Hagen 301 powerheads.
I now have a sump, wth a Mag 7 with about 4 feet of head, but am still
using the powerheads to get more flow. The Hagens start a little loud,
and need frequent cleaning to keep the impeller starting with the
wavemaker.
Questions:
1. What powerheads are others using with wave makers?
2. Currently, my sump returns via a Magnum J-tube, which only puts out
in one fixed direction. What return options are there that would give
me more versatile flow?
3. How can I get more flow to the back of my tank? I have a canopy
that covers the rims on the front and sides, so I can't mount them on
those sides. I have no luck getting the suction cups to stick. Does
the magnet trick work?
Thanks,
Elizabeth

[Dragon Slayer]

the Maxi Jett 1200 is an excellent pump for wave makers. they start quite
and are very dependable.

kc

"Elizabeth Davis" > wrote in message
...
> Hi, I have a Wavemaster Pro, and I have been using Hagen 301 powerheads.
> I now have a sump, wth a Mag 7 with about 4 feet of head, but am still
> using the powerheads to get more flow. The Hagens start a little loud,
> and need frequent cleaning to keep the impeller starting with the
> wavemaker.
> Questions:
> 1. What powerheads are others using with wave makers?
> 2. Currently, my sump returns via a Magnum J-tube, which only puts out
> in one fixed direction. What return options are there that would give
> me more versatile flow?
> 3. How can I get more flow to the back of my tank? I have a canopy
> that covers the rims on the front and sides, so I can't mount them on
> those sides. I have no luck getting the suction cups to stick. Does
> the magnet trick work?
> Thanks,
> Elizabeth
>

[Kevin M]

"Dragon Slayer" > wrote in message
...
| the Maxi Jett 1200 is an excellent pump for wave makers. they start quite
| and are very dependable.
| kc


KC is right. Two of my four MaxiJets have been running on a wavemaker (20
seconds on/20 off) for nearly 4 years now. Still not so much as a chatter
from either of them, and they ALWAYS start.

Kev

[Elizabeth Davis]

thanks,
Elizabeth