powerheads
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if your already properly filtered a powerhead would pretty much just add flow to your tank, bigger fish like a bit of a current, thats what I use one for, a bit more water movement because my bigger fish like it. you can also run undergravel filters, and some other sorts off them too....like a round foam filter....although thats not much benefit...some can also airate your tank....or you could just have your power head sucking in your own air bubbles....
Not a bad idea. Not required, but as stated above larger fish like a little current. If I had an extra powerhead I'd put it in with mine.
Depends on what's in the tank.
If you have lots of rock work piled high, you want to encourage flow behind it.
But say, if you have mouth breeding African cichlids like Frontosa that are breeding, you don't want the high flow to disperse the males sperm and creating a low number of viable fertilized eggs.
Powerheads have a place in almost any tank, but it can be overpowered.
If you have lots of rock work piled high, you want to encourage flow behind it.
But say, if you have mouth breeding African cichlids like Frontosa that are breeding, you don't want the high flow to disperse the males sperm and creating a low number of viable fertilized eggs.
Powerheads have a place in almost any tank, but it can be overpowered.
I definitely add powerheads with a venturi tube to increase oxygenation. They will help to move water as well as add oxygen, which will help your fish and also help to decrease nitrates.