which powerhead?
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which powerhead?
There are many brands out on the market but, was wondering which one you guys prefer? I am going to be using it to provide some current for my loaches, they are presently in a 100 gallon tank. Any opinions or input would be much appreciated thanks in advance!
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All im looking for something for them to "play" in hehe . So probalby the aquaclears but, they are kinda pricey... Which model for a 6 foot tank? the 110? or 70's good? Thanks for the help! I can see that alot of people here have many years of experience with these lovely fish! I treasure mines also! thanks again!
I have both a Koralia 4 and the AC110 in my 6' long tank. I set up the AC at the west end, aimed parallel to the front glass and the young Clown Loaches would surf the current. Sometimes relaxing and allowing it to carry them almost the full length of the tank, then swimming up into the current again and again.
They could not do this with the Koralia, as this one is aimed behind some rocks along the back of the tank in hopes of keeping the debris from accumulating. My Black Ghost Knife hides back there a lot.
They could not do this with the Koralia, as this one is aimed behind some rocks along the back of the tank in hopes of keeping the debris from accumulating. My Black Ghost Knife hides back there a lot.
38 tanks, 2 ponds over 4000 liters of water to keep clean and fresh.
Happy fish keeping!
Happy fish keeping!
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You may find this article of interest:
http://www.loaches.com/articles/water-m ... h-aquarium
Martin.
http://www.loaches.com/articles/water-m ... h-aquarium
Martin.
Resistance is futile. You will be assimilated.
Modifying the power head as in the link provided by Martin really dose work, and is very easy. Make sure you put a sponge over the intake, though, and keep that sponge clean. The coarsest sponge that will stop the debris will allow maximum water flow.
I have altered several PH that way.
I have altered several PH that way.
38 tanks, 2 ponds over 4000 liters of water to keep clean and fresh.
Happy fish keeping!
Happy fish keeping!
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