Powerhead

[nicko378]

What is the benefit of a powerhead in a freshwater aquarium? Would there be any reason why I should put a powerhead on my cichlid tank?


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[1bigdovii]

To increase current some fish like stronger current. I use them in a few of my tanks, the ones with messier fish. It helps to keep debris off the bottom so the filters get it and the tank stays cleaner.

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[duanes]

If you use the venturi option on most powerheads, it is an aid in aeration because it keep the water surface agitated, preventing film buildup.

Most riverine cichlids prefer current, and it has been suggested that current sometimes lessens aggressiveness in those species.

 

[F1 VET]

I have a circulator fan blowing straight at the top, never had film nor oxygen problems, fish love it

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[nicko378]

Would it be good for oscars?


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[1bigdovii]

Would it be good for oscars?


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Yea I used to use one on my oscar tank when i used to keep oscars. Will help for shure oscars are very messy.

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[1bigdovii]

You can also run a prefilter on most of the so you will also have added extra mechanical filtration

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[Inglorious]

I use them to keep waste stirred up in the water colum instead of letting it settle on the sand. Keeps things looking much cleaner that way.

 

[Psylant]

I used a powerhead when I had my Oscar. He seemed to like it. If you aim it near the bottom as others have said, it mixes up the waste so it can reach a filter intake.