Timer for powerhead

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anfyr118

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I added a power head to my 75 today. Instead of let it run 24/7, I plugged it to a timer making it run on and off at different time to see if the corals like it. Some mechanical timers can do the same.
 
If you're using non-DC pumps (controllable pumps) give it at least a 15 minute gap between on/off cycles. A/C motors need to rest between cycles. I ruined a few old school Koralia's like this. They would eventually start backwards then stop working completely.
 
Yup. What fish wiz said is true. Eventually youll end up getting a wave maker.
Tunze work well with controllers. As far as digital or mechanical timers. Usually best used when running lights or dosers.
 
anfyr118 said:
Thank you all for the info, BTW, the minimum gap on my timer is 30 minutes.
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That's good to hear, I could pulse up to minutes on my old Aquacontroller, bad idea lol. Eventually cheaper controllable pumps hit the game and I never looked back.
 
I only run one MP 10 when lights are off. I guess I'm giving the fish and the corals a little break.
 
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