Powerhead- good or bad???

CHILLI RED

CHILLI RED

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Is a powerhead good to put in a arowana tank? I heard that the stronger current that it makes will make the arowana stronger.
 
i guess it's good when you have a bigger tank...better in cycling water thus means cleaner water for you aro's...
 
I agree

It also seems to get my aro to feed better because he is constantly swimming against the current
 
I use two maxijet 1200's with 2 hydrosponge 5 each for mechanical filtration. The maxijets make a lot of flow for their size. I also used a Hydor Koralia 4 for a while which also worked well and used very little power. I removed it because I had plenty of current from my 3 canister filters and sump return.
 
Don't forget, Asians normally come from sedate and near stagnant waters in the far East- some aeration is OK but turning the tank into a jacuzzi is a definate no no and will stress the aro out.
 
I would like to reduce the surface agitation from the canister filters for my aro but I have 2 rays that like the extra oxygen. How much turbulence do you think is required to fully saturate the water with oxygen? I could connect them to spray bars instead of a jet to reduce the linear flow. My aro seems to sometimes damage his scales and I think maybe the surface agitation may be causing him stress. The water parameters are all good (80 - 100% water changes per week).
 
carcrazy said:
I use two maxijet 1200's with 2 hydrosponge 5 each for mechanical filtration. The maxijets make a lot of flow for their size. I also used a Hydor Koralia 4 for a while which also worked well and used very little power. I removed it because I had plenty of current from my 3 canister filters and sump return.
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Which brand do you guys prefer? I went to big als and saw they carry these maxijet 1200's and also the hydor koralia's. I think the hydor's were rated for a higher flow than the maxijets. I know I dont want too high a flow rate but want to buy good quality and want whats best for an arowana. I have 2 cannister filters that stir up the water returning the water and also an airstone. Is it really beneficial to add the power head? Thanks.
 
I never tried the Seio powerhead but if I had a choice between the Koralia 4 and the maxijet 1200 I'd go with the Koralia. It has a wider flow and can be placed anywhere in the tank. I have Vortec powerheads in my saltwater tank which works pretty much the same way but is a lot more expensive (the flow can be controlled like a wavemaker).
 
carcrazy said:
I would like to reduce the surface agitation from the canister filters for my aro but I have 2 rays that like the extra oxygen. How much turbulence do you think is required to fully saturate the water with oxygen? I could connect them to spray bars instead of a jet to reduce the linear flow. My aro seems to sometimes damage his scales and I think maybe the surface agitation may be causing him stress. The water parameters are all good (80 - 100% water changes per week).
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you do an 80-100% water change per week?
 
rulaifu said:
If I were you, I would use magjet 1200 (maybe wrong spelling)
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The model is 4 1200 gal, it uses 12 watts. I think they sell them at Big Al's. I am thinking about getting one too. I have older power head, and it does make the my RTG more aggresive. But it does prevent any dead water flow.
But, I would not worry... the arowana are very hardy fish.... strong.
 
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