55G aquarium advice

[daneek155]

i have a 55g tank with a fluval 305 canister filter... i just bought a aquaclear powerhead rated up to 50 gallons... i positioned it on the right side about 5 inches from the top and 3 inches from the front... i noticed it causes little particles all over the tank that much be from the bottom... i am stocking rams and angels. what would you guys reccomend on this powerhead.. do i need it/does it help. thanks

 

[Bubble_B0y]

it doesn't hurt to have it.
A powerhead is a water pump that helps circulate the water. This improves gas exchange and oxygen levels in the tank.

what's neat about the aquaclear powerhead is that it can be turned into a filter!
Just purchase the "quick filter attachment" for added mechanical and biological filtration.

 

[scottayy]

Are they bubbles? If your powerhead has a little hole in the top part of it for attaching an airhead, make sure that's sealed off.

 

[daneek155]

no its not bubbles i sealed off that top hole. i positionsed it a little higher and it looks ok now. what im worried about that is it going to cause stress to my fish because of the current in the water... i set it to the lowest setting. i have rams and angels in there.

 

[Bubble_B0y]

you can aim the water current towards the wall of the tank, or point the direction upwards towards the surface.
This way, its not stressful for your fish.