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Stepho725
06/21/2013, 07:22 PM
What do all of you Biocube 29g owners use for circulation in your tanks?

Right now Ive got the Cobalt MJ 1200 & the Koralia 425 & ive got LOTS of detritus buildup on my sandbed. Ive got a bunch of dead spots. So just wondering what you all use for your circulation and maybe even where on the tank youve placed it?
jcarey
06/22/2013, 11:33 AM
Little 700koralia i think it is. I have that hit my return pump flow and i dont seem to have problems. Pic of how your tanks setup?
Stepho725
06/22/2013, 01:26 PM
I have only about 7-10lb of sand just so ya know. Probably about 1-1.5inches and it is always getting blown all over and stirred up because im trying to get rid of all the detritus.

Okay so ive added some pictures for you to review. Thanks for your help in advance

Picture 1 = FTS
Picture 2 = right side
Picture 3 = left side
Picture 4 = detritus trap in back
Picture 5 = detritus trap in front
Biocubehqi
06/23/2013, 06:23 PM
In stead of using the one 425 you could of went with two smaller ones. One on each side will kick some stuff up
Stepho725
06/23/2013, 07:23 PM
Really, i am going to place a 550 or 600 in with the 425. I obviously have a bad aquascape that creates lots of dead spots or so it seems.
iced98lx
06/23/2013, 08:52 PM
I've got the same setup as you, a MJ1200 for return + a 425. I have a hard time keeping things stirred up too. I added a flo-rotator and that seems to help.
Stepho725
06/23/2013, 08:59 PM
What exactly is a flo rotator?
iced98lx
06/23/2013, 09:29 PM
What exactly is a flo rotator?

Attaches to return and spins vary in return flow. Google it hydor makes it.
1Sik1500
06/24/2013, 09:57 AM
I have a Mj1200, remove the factory elbow. I also have a MP10, Which i will say; since ive added the MP10; Corals and water are clearer than ever. The flow is amazing.
iced98lx
06/24/2013, 02:01 PM
I have a Mj1200, remove the factory elbow. I also have a MP10, Which i will say; since ive added the MP10; Corals and water are clearer than ever. The flow is amazing.

I've also removed the elbow, thanks for reminding me!

http://www.petstore.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/250x250/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/H/y/Hydor-FLO-Rotating-Water-Deflector-98.jpg

is the flo-rotator.
Stepho725
06/24/2013, 03:01 PM
Cant quite afford a $200 powerhead.

Really with the elbow?? I will try it tonight!! I hope it gives it a bit more vavavoom!