AIRATION!!??

[rob 10737]

How much airation is need in a 75 gal FO tank using a trickle filter with overflow I was told none by my LFS, but I disagree!!??

 

[guppie]

If you are running a protein skimmer then you don't need any, if not they you will need some. Good luck

 

[slk3599]

I have a 75 FOWLR with a wet/dry, skimmer, and two powerheads located on either end of the tank breaking the surface of the water. It is and has always been a very healthy tank. The fish seems to like good water movement.
[ May 04, 2001: Message edited by: slk3599 ]

 

[bobber]

As long as the surface is getting rippled, you should be fine. However, powerheads are needed for circulation. Aeration and circulation are two separate things. HTH--Bob

 

[bobj]

Aeration with a wet/dry filter is produced by the air/water interface in the bio-ball chamber and additional aeration is not needed.

 

[ironreef]

I would still have a powerhead or a good 10x return you need to have good water movement in sw even inside the tank. I have 10x turn over with my return pump but have alot more including powerheads 4 1200 maxijet. When I had a fowlr it did better with more current.But you can try without first and see.