40 Long... What to do?

fishthoughts · Post by **fishthoughts** » 27 Nov 2004, 15:16

So, Im finding that some plecos like strong current or they come from fast moving waters... I am thinking of taking my 40 long and modifying it so there is a pool of water on one end and a powerhead making a "current" going the length of the tank, kind of like a river biotope setup... was wondering if anyone has had any luck wiht this kind of setup or if im thinking way too crazy here

Im new to plecos and catfish, so Im learning still. Thanks!

Post by **Silurus** » 27 Nov 2004, 15:18

Did you read this?

fishthoughts · Post by **fishthoughts** » 27 Nov 2004, 15:32

Wow... very cool! Thanks!

fishthoughts · Post by **fishthoughts** » 27 Nov 2004, 16:30

A little Math will give you a specification for a particular Powerhead combination that will give similar performance

This was in that article, which was very nice indeed... However, for a 40 long, I want to put 2 powerheads in and 4 sponge intakes, similar to that setup. What Id like to do is find out roughly what math I need to use/learn/do wahtever, to find out how big of a powerhead ill need?[/quote]

Graeme · Post by **Graeme** » 27 Nov 2004, 21:54

Read it again!

Aquaclear 802 Powerheads.

Graeme.

fishthoughts · Post by **fishthoughts** » 27 Nov 2004, 22:14

okay, i know what it said... that was for 40 imperial gallons, which is about 52 us gallons, which has much different dimensions than a 40 long... just asking. Thanks.

Graeme · Post by **Graeme** » 28 Nov 2004, 00:10

OK so we all know 40 long then? Expanding your local words will help others.

Just a Tip!

Graeme.

WhitePine · Post by **WhitePine** » 28 Nov 2004, 07:18

Check out the post in Tank talk... River tank.
It will show you how I set up a similar tank and my fish are loving it. Good luck