power head question

monch1es · 07/29/2007, 07:04 PM

I have a 60 gal FWLR and some snails and hermit crabs and 3 damsels do i need a power head or will the current from my return on my filter be enough.

adalon · 07/29/2007, 07:08 PM

It would depend on the flow rate of your return imho I would add one just to keep most of the stuff from getting on the bottom. the extra flow will help in filtering also

deklin · 07/29/2007, 07:39 PM

You need a powerhead. Even with no corals it is needed to stir the water and move oxegen throughout the tank as well as combat dietrius build up and algae growth.

kuoka · 07/29/2007, 07:58 PM

You can't have too much current IMO.

07/29/2007, 07:04 PM	#1
monch1es Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 39	power head question I have a 60 gal FWLR and some snails and hermit crabs and 3 damsels do i need a power head or will the current from my return on my filter be enough.

07/29/2007, 07:58 PM	#4
kuoka Premium Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: NorCal Cali Posts: 713	You can't have too much current IMO. __________________ They say don't talk about someone unless you've walked a mile in their shoes.. But if you do, at least you'll be ahead of them AND have their shoes! :) Current Tank Info: 72gal glass bow front reef, mostly LPS with some SPS, tangs, anthias, blenny, paired percula clowns, gold headed sleeper goby, red fairy wrasse

07/29/2007, 07:08 PM	#2
adalon Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: minnesota Posts: 105	It would depend on the flow rate of your return imho I would add one just to keep most of the stuff from getting on the bottom. the extra flow will help in filtering also

07/29/2007, 07:39 PM	#3
deklin Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Superior, Colorado Posts: 456	You need a powerhead. Even with no corals it is needed to stir the water and move oxegen throughout the tank as well as combat dietrius build up and algae growth.