How to choose powerheads and get flow right the first time. Saltwater Aquarium Flow

Your saltwater tank needs water movement, but which powerhead do you need for your aquarium? Are DC pumps better than AC pumps? How much flow do you need for a saltwater tank? Here's your 5-Minute Guide to aquarium pumps and powerheads!

The fun begins! Follow along while we setup two different types of saltwater tanks that you can do right along with us. Here's your guide to setup a 40gal reef tank or 45gal All-In-One saltwater aquarium.

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[ronaldkasteel]

dont even have a saltwater aquarium but cant look away how u guys are presenting it 5 stars everytime !

[eddiepelikan]

Wow! I ordered from your website for the first time just last week. I'm setting up my first tank in 8 years and a lot has changed. I wanted a wavemaker and was overwhelmed with choices. I came to YouTube for reviews and didn't even realize I was watching your channel! Leaning toward the MP10 because my tank will be 4 feet away from me for half the day. Volume and aesthetics is extra important.

[mattgraybill]

Hey Ryan, I watched about a dozen of your videos and was very impressed! As a new reefer, thanks for the info.

[estrangeibanez]

I just ordered my dry rocks and cement. I'll be taking my time to build my very 1st reef!

[-Gunnarsson-]

not a single word about what flow I should have. 😂

[cmaquatics]

as always great information and entertaining!

[gabesreef]

I really like the 1k gyre for my 40 breeder

[trevorqhshe]

When your in a bacterial bloom, you can see the flow patterns more visibly and you can adjust your flow more precisely.

[nv]

Thanks for these videos. I really appreciate the time you guys took to explain things to a new reefer like me. Also, what kind of fish is that behind the clown at 1:37?

[brucie_b_fpvalvarado]

Great pump just way way too
Bulky for tanks . Need more sleek looking pumps

[jacklawer]

How many power heads would I need in a 29 gallon tank
17h x 23 w x 17 L
Appreciate the help

[AdamUS-jq]

I did not listen to you for a few steps and now I have to set up a new tank because I have completely failed.... 😩 MY BAD

[MrThereeferspecialis]

I am looking for two 100 gallon per hour powerheads for a 13 gallon Nana reef tank and cannot find any small pumps anywhere can you recommend something thank you love your videos

[dannyhoogenboom]

Doesnt 2 wavemakers move the substrate all around ?

[jasonsylvander]

Best place for a single head in a cobalt all in 1, 45 gal ?

[bluerider]

On the Red Sea could you get away with 1 power head and create the turbulent flow mixing with the filtration return pump?

Thanks again for the video. They are great.

[LeafyTony]

As much as I love these videos, I don’t think they know what cheap is. When I think cheap, I think Amazon $20.

[MrThereeferspecialis]

I am setting up a 10 gallon reef tank can you tell me those anybody make a powerhead that moves 100 gallons per hour for flow thank you by the way I love your videos

[livingwithgeorge]

You might’ve mentioned this is the video, but my tank already comes with a recirculation pump, do I still need a flow machine?

[greggreen]

So curious what's a decent power head option to just have 1 and tank size is 120 drilled corner drilled 4x24x24