Oscar Posted September 6, 2005 Report Share Posted September 6, 2005 Can someone please explain what a powerhead is?what it does?where to put it?Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
livebearer_breeder Posted September 6, 2005 Report Share Posted September 6, 2005 A powerhead is basically just a motor moving water or circulating it, depending on the LPH. It can be attached to a filter catridge and used as a filter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dee_jay_01 Posted September 11, 2005 Report Share Posted September 11, 2005 Perfect explanation LBB Best place to place a power head is at one of the ends towards the back, thats where I have found mine most usefull as it circulates the water more efficiently. I recommend them as they help provide oxygen to the water. I have the 1000LPH and the 500LPH in my 4ft tank. Here is some pictures of our Powerhead Filters. This one is a Minature Powerhead filter that circulates 200LPH This one is a Pro Aqua Multi-function Internal Power Filter that circulates 1000LPH This is an Aqua One, circulating 500LPH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oscar Posted September 11, 2005 Author Report Share Posted September 11, 2005 I have an external filter-it appears to be doing the same thing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oscar Posted September 11, 2005 Author Report Share Posted September 11, 2005 Excellent pics by the way-thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madcookie Posted September 11, 2005 Report Share Posted September 11, 2005 Hi Oscar, An external filter is made up of tow main bits. A pump, and filter media. A pump is a powerhead, and is used one way or other in (virtually) every type of filter system. In my opinion, for freshwater use, its always beneficial to have some sort of filter pad between the tank and the pump.....and power filters cost basically the same as powerheads. Not counting air-powered systems of course! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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