When to ues Powereheads

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HumanBean

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First of all thanks for all the help I get from this forum. Recently quite a few folks helped me to decide where to put my new 90 gallon freshwater setup in my basement. Setup up is done and is been running for a week now for cycling. I am planning to keep bichirs/leopard ctenopomas/peacock bass and some kind of Gar species(something which is suitable for 90 gallon and a small species). My question is Do I need to add a power head in this aquarium, keeping in mind of the species I am planning ? I have a Hydor Evo and if needed I can place it in. In case of yes Please also advise where to place this in the aquarium (because I am running a canister filter Marineland C-530 and flow from outlet nozzle is significant)?

Sorry if I am asking something which doesn't make sense. I am totally new to this hobby (less than a year) and currently have a 30 gallon but moving to this new bigger one so I have little more freedom in terms of space and species I can keep

Thanks
 
To my knowledge no species of peacock bass can thrive in a 90 gallon. The only species of bichir I see working in that tank is a Senegal. And as far as gars go your probably limited to a hujeta gar. As far as the power head goes, I have em in all my tanks. At least one pointing towards the surface for some sort of movement etc.

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I do have some concern that the bass or the gar may eat the Senegal/bush fish. But help with giving some agitation for your tank. The fish you mentioned don't need a current. Are you needing one for current or to create some turbulent water for oxygenation?


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HumanBean said:
Thanks for the replies. Just wanted to add some current in the water. That was the initial idea.

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No problem. I would advise just a low flow if your going for the powerhead. Try to place it so you get some water to churn. That way you get both.


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they are great for disturbing the surface and to keep the oxygen to water exchange good, it will stop your fish panting... i got rid of my crappy airstones and pumps and now runa 1200lph at the surface on my 300g, my fish never gasp anymore.
 
Just a bit. But should be ok if u can Just put it at the lowest current if can be done.


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