Power Head?

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  1. Lionking

    Lionking Astrea Snail

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    Do I need a power head for water movement in a 75 G FOWLR tank? I haven't started my cycle yet and I have a conister filter with a spray attachment.

    Thanks
     
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  2. Bruce

    Bruce Giant Squid

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    ya u should always have water movement for gas exchange
     
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  3. JohnO

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    Lionking,

    It's probably not essential as you will have a bit of water movement via the cannister, but IMHO a powerhead or two would not do any harm. As Bruce wrote it would also enhance gas exchange

    John
     
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  4. CowboyUp

    CowboyUp Fire Worm

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    Not only will it help with gas exchange, but it will also help "spread" your corraline algae when it begins to grow!

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    CowboyUp, Dec 3, 2004
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  5. shawnz28

    shawnz28 3reef Sponsor

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    I would probably added something like two MaxiJet 900's or 1200's for circulation in a tank that size for just fish if it were me
     
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  6. Bruce

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    or u can go with the new...well not that new but the rio hyperflows they r small and pack a puch...im gona get 2 of them for my 55 reef...i think the 8H
     
    Bruce, Dec 4, 2004
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