Powerhead and Plant Growth question

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kevbc03

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I have a question involving powerheads and the plants I am experimenting with.

A little background:
I did an experiment last year involving Anubias Nana and Java Fern for introduction species into the planted tank hobby using a low tech setup. Basically throwing plants into my low tech aquarium and seeing if they grow. Dosing with liquid ferts using Flourish and CO2 booster.
The Anubias and Java fern did surprisingly well. Nothing crazy, but I had runners every week to a couple of weeks once they got settled. I was very happy with the results.
Both of those species did well with with my powerhead (made for a 30 gallon) in my 55 gallon tank.

I'm conducting a similar experiment using the same low tech tank but with different species:
1) Amazon Swords
2) Bacopa
3) Jungle Val
4) Hygrophila Wisteria

Once again, this is just an experiment to see if these plants will grow in a low tech environment so I am not expecting optimal results.
I know some plant species appreciate a subtle water current, and it worked well with my Swords and Anubias.

Question I have is will a powerhead (meant for a 30 gallon) hinder the growth of these 4 plants species?

Any positive or negative input is appreciated!!
 
No, a powerhead won't do anything but circulate the water around the tank causing the plants to "sway", all of the listed plants will grow in a low tech aquarium just fine.
Awesome. Thank you for your response!
 
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