Current strength

[KPhilly]

How do you know if its to strong?

 

[TheCommunityCichlid]

What size tank? And what fish? If they look like they can't swim then it's probably to strong. Otherwise they are gonna be okay.

 

[dmolavi]

It's dependent on the type of fish. Some fish like strong currents, others don't. If you have fish that have large, flowing fins, you typically don't want too strong a flow (it'd be like sticking your head out the window of your car at 65mph).

 

[KPhilly]

100 gallon, but it's a tall tank. No fish yet.

 

[TheCommunityCichlid]

What stock were you thinking of

 

[KPhilly]

Tetras do okay with a decent current? Cory cats too? I don't think the current is to bad. The sand is barely moving. The top of the water towards the front is moving a little fast but the rest isn't to bad. It's a powerhead filter.

 

[KPhilly]

What if I put panty hose around the jet?

 

[Rivercats]

I have a 220g with 4 canister filters and 2 larger PH's which gives a nice current. I have angels, tetras, threadfin rainbows, cory's, etc. Let the fish decide by you observing them before attempting to alter it.

 

[KPhilly]

I think that's pretty good advice, actually.

 

[Rivercats]

I've been in the hobby since the 70's so have learned a few things along the way... lol!

 

[Fresh2o]

You could try dropping a few fish flakes in the water and observe where they go. It can help determine where high flow areas and dead spots are.

 

[katiebug]

hey, I made a youtube video about buffering the current, if you decide it is too strong

How to lessen the strength of your fish filter - YouTube

 

[shrimpyfish]

Since it is a tall tank, the current wont do much on the bottom, the current will flow from the surface and barely reach the bottom alongside the glass. I strongly suggest you get an ADDITIONAL under gravel filter or at least a powerhead to discourage stagnant areas.