Power heads.

cdemoss01 · Nov 5, 2024

Hi,
Was wondering if power heads keep nitrates stored in them until they are cleaned out? One of my current powerheads has some algae on it and if I take it off it spits out a bunch of gunk. Will this raise my nitrates?

edsbeaker · Nov 5, 2024

The powerheads themselves can’t hold nitrate, the stuff on it between cleanings might contribute to nitrate similar to a dirty filter sock, but I would think that it would need to be SO dirty that flow is being reduced for that to be an issue.

cdemoss01 · Nov 5, 2024

edsbeaker said:
The powerheads themselves can’t hold nitrate, the stuff on it between cleanings might contribute to nitrate similar to a dirty filter sock, but I would think that it would need to be SO dirty that flow is being reduced for that to be an issue.

Alright. The flow isn't being reduced so I would say its fine. Once I am home I will definintely clean it.