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tyler9999 Hobbyist Posts: 51 Kudos: 22 Votes: 1 Registered: 17-Oct-2007	I have a powerhead that is non adjustable. Is there a way to diffuse it or should I just get a different one? The flow of water is really, really fast. Thanks for any input.
Posted 04-Nov-2007 19:23
monkeyboy Fish Addict Posts: 521 Kudos: 375 Votes: 223 Registered: 10-Apr-2005	Edited by monkeyboy What is the model of the power head? Because I have a few like this and what I do to help with the output is aim it at the back of the tank. It still creates a current, but it helps spread it around. One idea you could do, is find a pvc adjustable valve that fits the intake of the pump and connect the two. but then make sure to make some kind of intake cover not to suck in any fish. Fish tanks are an expensive addiction
Posted 05-Nov-2007 00:19
keithgh Ultimate Fish Guru Posts: 6371 Kudos: 6918 Votes: 1542 Registered: 26-Apr-2003	If you can not reduce the flow rate, is it possible to divert/redirect the flow. I run the flow of Betta tank filter onto a piece of DW this still gives me the full filtration intake and output but the output flow is directed around their tank rather than in a strong jet stream, it is also better for the plants as they all get some of the water flow. *Have a look in [link=My Profile] http://www.fishprofiles.com/forums/member.aspx?id=1935[/link] for my tank info* Look here for my Betta 11Gal Desktop & Placidity 5ft Community Tank Photos Keith Near enough is not good enough, therefore good enough is not near enough, and only your best will do. I VOTE DO YOU if not WHY NOT? VOTE NOW VOTE NOW
Posted 06-Nov-2007 02:44
Optimusprime Small Fry Posts: 11 Kudos: 5 Votes: 6 Registered: 23-Oct-2007	yeah i just aim mine at the sides of the tank and it helps allot. "All water has a perfect memory and is forever trying to get back to where it was." Toni Morrison. CHECK MY PROFILE FOR PICTURES.
Posted 08-Nov-2007 06:51
FishKeeperJim Big Fish Member MTS Anonymous Posts: 348 Kudos: 208 Votes: 186 Registered: 09-Jan-2007	I have one that also doesn't have an adjustment on it, What I do is I took a length of Vinyl tubing that fit over the output of the PH and sealed the oposite end then cut small holes in the length Using small suction cups I hooked it to the back of the tank and its a cheap spray bar. mts.gif" border="0"> I vote do you? My Tanks at Photobucket
Posted 17-Nov-2007 02:33


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