Should I get a powerhead in my maintank?

[mrcowboy]

I have a 50gal tank with a mag 12 pump. I also use a SCWD. I was told that, that would be enough circulation for my water. However should I still get another powerhead for a counter current?

 

[quarryshark]

Sure, the more water movement the better. Do you notice any dead spots?

 

[mrcowboy]

none that I really notice.

 

[quarryshark]

its up to you then. If no dead spots, you may be good then. But it can't hurt to add one.

 

[phases99]

If you have Corals they will appreciate a random flow rather than a laminar one.

 

[Jason]

I have a little 20 that didn't have one in it and all my corals and fish were doing fine. then I noticed a little dead spot behind some of the rocks so I added one and did a couple small water changes. It seems like after I added the PH all my corals got a lot more color and bigger. I would say get one.

 

[klam]

If you have corals(like SPS) that need the strong flow than add a powerhead if you feel it's necessary. If you got sofites and LPS you might not need the extra flow.

 

[mrcowboy]

cool thanks for the info!