Is it harmful to reverse the water current flow in an aquarium, or will the critters adapt to the new change?
2006-12-13 19:19:47 · 8 answers · asked by Carson 3 in Pets ➔ Fish
Depending on what corals (if any) you have in your tank then alternating flow and more flow is actually the best thing for your tank. There are some corals (mushrooms, ricordia) that don't like a lot of flow, but most corals do. Also fish love the different currents and keeps them happy and growing lean. Flow is VERY important in a SW tank. Changing flow and making sure there are no dead spots in your tank will keep water parameters more stable and will also help rid your tank of detrius and uneaten food/waste. Add more pwoerheads or change their directions to change waterflow. There are plenty of DIY products out there to turn an ordinary Powerhead into a turbo water mover. Check out the websites below.
2006-12-14 09:21:56 · answer #1 · answered by Jason G 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No it is actually good to reverse the current flow. The ocean is a dynamic environment where the current is chaotic. If possible the best thing possible is to have a reef structure where you have laminar flow over the reef. The rest of the aquarium will take care of itself. There is a device called a Squid which reverses the flow every 90 seconds.
2006-12-14 02:36:20 · answer #2 · answered by geohauss 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
try and make it as least stressful as possible , just as in the forever changing currents of the big blue water direction change in a aquarium is usually ok ,a lot depends on circumstances eg wheather it will filter better or will it constrict flow? ... your best bet is to go down to your local pet shop and explain your circumstances and ask them what they suggest
hope it helps
2006-12-14 01:40:38 · answer #3 · answered by cammo 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It somewhat relies upon on how lengthy you've left your tanks operating. micro organism can't deal with to a lot doo-doo and nutrients that falls to floor. i'd attempt waiting somewhat so as that the ammonia stages do not upward thrust to intense round 4-6 week because you began operating the tank must be ok. also do not upload thanks to a lot fish and stick with the only inch. in line with gallon rule. Oh, and the micro organism is what's battling the ammonia stages down
2016-11-26 02:21:52 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They'll adapt. You using powerheads to change the flow?
2006-12-13 19:28:12 · answer #5 · answered by birdistasty 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
From experience I know anemone's can get real pissy about it. Just keep an eye on them if you have them.
2006-12-14 07:39:43 · answer #6 · answered by stargirl 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
problematic issue. try searching into yahoo. it may help!
2014-12-08 19:26:22 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
they will adapt
2006-12-16 11:40:12 · answer #8 · answered by Chris 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋