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So obviously flow and water movement is paramount for healthy and successful tanks, but is there a "rule" so to speak, or a certain amount based on tank size or simply what's inside? I know alot of corals, anems, etc., require flow, and length of tank certainly plays a role, but should I be concerned that my fish are getting tired out constantly swimming against the current? Do they need a "calm" space per se, to just rest or whatever until they head out back in the current? And more importantly if you didn't start out w/ too many heads but have since added them, are the fish affected adversely by the change? I just am curious how to balance this out for happy fish & happy corals for a happy reef.
I have a 5ft long tank w/ only two heads at the moment, one across the bottom in back and one to agitate the surface, and now I am in the market for more, but I am concerned about the fish now not adapting to the additional flow that will come w/ multiple heads. This might be a little longer tank than some, and therefore requires more powerheads, but dont want to turn it into a whirlpool in there
Thanks for the feedback!
I have a 5ft long tank w/ only two heads at the moment, one across the bottom in back and one to agitate the surface, and now I am in the market for more, but I am concerned about the fish now not adapting to the additional flow that will come w/ multiple heads. This might be a little longer tank than some, and therefore requires more powerheads, but dont want to turn it into a whirlpool in there
Thanks for the feedback!