Too much flow for my lil fish?

masala4080

masala4080

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I have a 12 gal JBJ delux nano tank. I did a few mods.. Took out the stock pump and put in a maxi-jet 900 as well as put a Hydor FLO on there for the output. Right now I have about a 2 inch percula clown in there. Everywhere that the little guy swims it seems like he is fighting a strong current. The crabs and snails and such dont seem to have a hard time but I was just wondering if this might be bad, or eventually stress the little guy or any other new fish out? Thank you!
 
littleliza

littleliza

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I put in a maxi-jet 900 in my jbj 12 gallon and had the same experience... my yellow clown goby practically flew through the tank. I've downgraded my powerhead, but now I think it's too low, so if I can figure out how I'm going to try to add the stock one and keep the 2 of them going. If you have any ideas on how to put it in, feel free to let me know. I'm not good at this modification thing!
 
reefnut

reefnut

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I agree with Guy and you shouldn't have to worry about any new fish... because with a clown in a 12g I wouldn't add anything else.
 
laddy

laddy

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Too much flow?
No such thing......unless your fish are pressed up against the glass.
 
jeremyglen

jeremyglen

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If you have ever been out in the ocean snorkelling or diving, you'll know that what they are saying is true. I have been blown around like mad before. Back and forth towards, along, and away from those sharp rocks. I look at my tank and think my fish are going to get fat from no exercise.
 
masala4080

masala4080

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JeremyGlen - Thats a great way to put it. When I went snorkiling in Mulikini (underwater valcano off the island of Maui) the current was pretty strong. You would look and see the fish fly along without even swimming.
Man.. if I get this worried about a fish, imagine how I will be with kids.
 
eclipseagent

eclipseagent

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If you are really worried about it, you can get the replacement dual nozzle.
That is what I was thinking of doing for mine (I just ordered a Maxi Jet 900).
 
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