Tony
Alligator Snapping Turtle/Past Pres
Having kept a couple of reef tanks for a while now, I've become a fan of throwing additional water flow into tanks. Not just reef tanks (which require strong, random flow for the corals to survive), but in my African tanks.
Besides stirring up detritus that may settle on the floor and promote aeration through surface agitation, I think most of the fish enjoy the extra flow. Sort of like throwing a wheel in for a hamster, I think it gives them a bit more exercise. In aggressive tanks, it adds a bit more distraction as well imo.
I really only have it setup now on my 180 (1100 gph Tunze nanostream) since putting powerheads in the growout tanks would be impractical. On medium-sized tanks with power filters, you can catch the fish swimming upstream against the waterfall.
I've heard arguments for and against doing this for rift lake fish, but I'm pretty sure there is significant current and wave action at the shores of these giant lakes.
So let's hear it.... how many folks use additional flow in their tanks? I'd to hear from the CA/SA folks as well.
Besides stirring up detritus that may settle on the floor and promote aeration through surface agitation, I think most of the fish enjoy the extra flow. Sort of like throwing a wheel in for a hamster, I think it gives them a bit more exercise. In aggressive tanks, it adds a bit more distraction as well imo.
I really only have it setup now on my 180 (1100 gph Tunze nanostream) since putting powerheads in the growout tanks would be impractical. On medium-sized tanks with power filters, you can catch the fish swimming upstream against the waterfall.
I've heard arguments for and against doing this for rift lake fish, but I'm pretty sure there is significant current and wave action at the shores of these giant lakes.
So let's hear it.... how many folks use additional flow in their tanks? I'd to hear from the CA/SA folks as well.