scottnlisa
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I have a 125 gallon FOWLR tank. Do I need powerheads? Are there signs that I can see if i need powerheads? Thanks
Do I need powerheads?
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srfisher17
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Originally Posted by scottnlisa
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I have a 125 gallon FOWLR tank. Do I need powerheads? Are there signs that I can see if i need powerheads? Thanks
This issue isn't real vital in a FOWLR tank. However (IMO), there should always be considerable water movement in any SW tank and there should be surface agitation to encourage gas exchange. Good water movement will also help get crud to your filter by eliminating dead spots on the substrate where detritus can accumulate. I think fish are more naturally active with good water flow. What you have now, in regards to filtration, skimming, etc., would determine whether you need more water movement. Maybe a good test would be to watch food; if it doesn't move quite a bit in the tanks natural current, or if you have little piles of crud on the bottom; you probably could use a couple of PHs.
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I have a 125 gallon FOWLR tank. Do I need powerheads? Are there signs that I can see if i need powerheads? Thanks
This issue isn't real vital in a FOWLR tank. However (IMO), there should always be considerable water movement in any SW tank and there should be surface agitation to encourage gas exchange. Good water movement will also help get crud to your filter by eliminating dead spots on the substrate where detritus can accumulate. I think fish are more naturally active with good water flow. What you have now, in regards to filtration, skimming, etc., would determine whether you need more water movement. Maybe a good test would be to watch food; if it doesn't move quite a bit in the tanks natural current, or if you have little piles of crud on the bottom; you probably could use a couple of PHs.
crypt keeper
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just look at the ocean. it doesnt stay still. If watch youtube videos of the great barrier reef the flow there is unheard of and its one of the most gorgeous places in the world.
So Yes you do
So Yes you do
richl
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would definitely recommend powerheads. I have a 125 FOWLR and have 6 powerheads including cannister filter output, 2 Coralia 3's, 1 Coralia 2, Submariner in-tank UV output and and another PH that sweeps flow at the surface. Water flow promotes flow through your fishes gills as well as moving detritus through filter intakes
scottnlisa
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i just put in 2 Koralia's and my water movement to great. Thanks
crypt keeper
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k what? K 3 or 4? I would add a total of 4. 1 K4 on each side. Then place a k2 on the same side of each k4 but lower on the side glass.
Then point your returns in the middle and get some flow behind the rocks.
Then point your returns in the middle and get some flow behind the rocks.
scottnlisa
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Right now 2 of the K4's. Waiting for store to get more into stock to buy some more
crypt keeper
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include shipping of about $10 might as well buy it at the store.
meowzer
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Originally Posted by crypt keeper
http:///forum/post/3222234
include shipping of about $10 might as well buy it at the store.
BUT...a lot of online places you pay no taxes
http:///forum/post/3222234
include shipping of about $10 might as well buy it at the store.
BUT...a lot of online places you pay no taxes