what is better a water circulation pump or a air pump for freshwater plant tank

[Sharktale]

what is better a water circulation pump or a air pump for freshwater plant tank.
I want to know if I should put a circulation pump in my 75 freshwater tank, i don't know if all the plants are getting all the nutrients with a air pump and HOB filter. Let me know what you think thank you!


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[Krogman]

IMO a circulation pump will move water around better. You can position them in any direction and they also come in various sizes/GPH capacities. Some setups even have adjustable and programmable speeds

 

[jbib1089]

+1 on the circulation pump. I had before I put a second canister filter on my 55.

 

[Sharktale]

Thank you! you the pump is working great.


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[BBradbury]

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what is better a water circulation pump or a air pump for freshwater plant tank.
I want to know if I should put a circulation pump in my 75 freshwater tank, i don't know if all the plants are getting all the nutrients with a air pump and HOB filter. Let me know what you think thank you!


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Hello Shark...

A couple of Hagen Aquaclear filters will do the job. Just get two AC70s and place one at opposite ends of the tank. You can dose a little Seachem Comprehensive liquid fertilizer and stock the tank well with fish. Just feed them a balanced diet. Follow an aggressive water change routine to replace minerals that are depleted through the filtration process and you'll have a nicely planted and healthy tank.

B

 

[Sharktale]

Thank you! that's a great help, here is a pic, I have 2 more plants I have to put later.


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