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40 Long... What to do?
Posted: 27 Nov 2004, 15:16
by fishthoughts
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!
Posted: 27 Nov 2004, 15:18
by Silurus
Posted: 27 Nov 2004, 15:32
by fishthoughts
Wow... very cool! Thanks!
Posted: 27 Nov 2004, 16:30
by fishthoughts
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]
Posted: 27 Nov 2004, 21:54
by Graeme
Read it again!
Aquaclear 802 Powerheads.
Graeme.
Posted: 27 Nov 2004, 22:14
by fishthoughts
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.
Posted: 28 Nov 2004, 00:10
by Graeme
OK so we all know 40 long then? Expanding your local words will help others.
Just a Tip!
Graeme.
Posted: 28 Nov 2004, 07:18
by WhitePine
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