how much current is too much current?
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One thing that wasnt mentioned is that if you feel there is to much current for your fish you can add driftwood or some other decoration to create breaks that will give you areas that are relatively current free. I use this method to give my darters in my 90G tank an area of high flow but the other fish never feel it unless they go to that section.
MissFishy is definitely right. I have a 30-60 gallon filter in my 20 long and it creates quite the ruckus in the water column, but my fish are used to it now. Think of it as always having to walk with weights on your ankles. Eventually you don't even notice them anymore. Just make sure you have sturdy, heavy aquarium decor that won't get pushed over by the current and squash an unsuspecting aquarium citizen.
I use two HOB filters and an In-Tank filter with a grand total of over 500 GPH on a 55 gal. tank. This is over twice what is "needed" and my fish have no problem at with the currents at all. I also know there are folks out there who have an even grater ratio than I do (for a freshwater tank) so no need to really worry.
There is really no current "too strong," imo. Some fish that are more delicate probably shouldn't have too strong of a current, but most fish will eventually learn to adjust to a strong current.
I've always had the current from the filter, and one or two bubble bars or stones in each tank, and all of my fish have learned to deal with the strong current. If anything, it makes them stronger swimmers, and gives them more exercise.
I've always had the current from the filter, and one or two bubble bars or stones in each tank, and all of my fish have learned to deal with the strong current. If anything, it makes them stronger swimmers, and gives them more exercise.
Betta Strange Behaviour Cuteness
My betta is pretty goofy. He usually stays away from the water flow but sometimes he swims in it and gets pushed around. Then he swims away looking as happy as a clam. Then he'll make a circle and do it again. He will even chase fish out of his way to make this circle. He does it four or five times then goes back to his favorite corner.*BOUNCINGS*BOUNCINGS
My betta is pretty goofy. He usually stays away from the water flow but sometimes he swims in it and gets pushed around. Then he swims away looking as happy as a clam. Then he'll make a circle and do it again. He will even chase fish out of his way to make this circle. He does it four or five times then goes back to his favorite corner.*BOUNCINGS*BOUNCINGS