Rivertank Manifold

[oilhands]

I just picked up a 135 gallon 6 foot tank. I am looking at the modified River Tank Manifold (Martin rocks) and I was wondering if anybody had set one up with dual Aquaclear 110 powerheads. I have a desire to house Clown Loaches, YoYo loaches, and perhaps a couple other of the smaller sized (5in max) loaches. My question is about flow rate and the ability or desirability of using these larger sized powerheads with these species. Any information would be useful. Thanks.

[Martin Thoene]

I've always used dual 110's (formerly 802's) on my manifolds. Reliable as just about anything out there.

My 6 foot loach aquarium uses one with a 402 for company.......

http://www.loaches.com/articles/my-clown-loach-aquarium

Also read this, with "tuning" details on these powerheads......

http://www.loaches.com/articles/water-m ... h-aquarium

Video (with commentary).....

http://s166.photobucket.com/albums/u88/ ... chtank.flv

You'll note the tank has vastly more water movement than the River-Tank Manifold powerheads.

Martin.

[oilhands]

Thanks. That video gives a good visual difference between the smaller power head and that monster which is mounted next to the glass. A very nice setup.