Surface Agitation

[Imabeast2125]

I was curious as to whether the fluval 404 can provide enough surface agitation through the ripples it produces or do I need to raise it to actually churn the water. No more airstones for me.

 

[SpJc11]

depends on what your keeping. some fiosh like more o2 and some well you could get by

 

[Imabeast2125]

depends on what your keeping. some fiosh like more o2 and some well you could get by

Let's say two yellowtail barracudas, pictus cat and a geo. Lighly planted 72 gallon

O! I also have a koralia evo 750 but it's geared more toward the bottom to push gunk to the filter.

 

[SpJc11]

i would say bump it up just a tad.
gl

 

[aclockworkorange]

Sponge filters never hurt anybody, and they would provide some surface agitation as well. Also, if your power goes out, you have a large bacteria colony in your tank that doesn't need power like a canister. Also, if you want to start a new tank, putting an established sponge filter is a great way to jump start a cycle.