powerheads

[Madmilkman]

I have been told that when using a powerhead that there is risk of fish being sucked into it. Is this true, and if so, how big of a concern is this? Also, is one brand less likely to do this than other ones?

 

[fort384]

If the powerhead is not oversized for the setup, or the fish undersized for the setup, it should not be a problem. What kind of fish are you looking at and what kind of setup is this?

 

[Madmilkman]

I have a 90 gallon tank. The filter is going to do 400 gph. I was going to get a powerhead that will do 1000 to 1100 gph. I will have various fish including neon tetras, follies, and green barbs
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[fort384]

Why do you need a PH with that setup?

 

[Madmilkman]

Mollies not follies.

 

[Madmilkman]

Just what I was told. New to all this

 

[Madmilkman]

Maybe I done need one. Do you not think so?

 

[fort384]

With your fish choices and filter choice, no I don't think you need one. Most folks do not put PHs in FW tanks. Occasionally it makes since to do so, but in this case I wouldn't see the benefit.

 

[Madmilkman]

Thanks. That will save me a little money