Best place to put pumps?

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  1. theoak

    theoak Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

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    Hey.

    I have a 21UK gallon nano with internal filtration that has a pump attached. I have just added a Koralia nano pump, do I just need to place this with the water movment towards the top of the water and can strong water movement stress my Firefish and two black and white clowns?

    Thanks in advance.

    R
     
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  2. 2in10

    2in10 Super Moderator

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    The fish won't care with the change and will adapt quickly to the new flow. Pump placement should be to eliminate flow dead spots so you will want to experiment.
     
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  3. steve wright

    steve wright Super Moderator

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    the fish may take a while to get accustomed to it, the oak
    but having kept clownfish in a tank with over 70 x volume in flow per hour
    they do get used to it and in fact seem to appreciate it

    aimed towards surface is a good idea IMO

    Steve
     
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  4. theoak

    theoak Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

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    Cheers guys!
     
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