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JK901 · 03-12-2008, 07:21 PM

I don't think I have enough flow in my tank.

I have noticed an algae of some type forming on my water surface. It seems to pile up in white bubbles, then turn green. I don't think the flow is good enough in the tank to sufficiently keep the water surface moving.

It is a 20 gallon tank with one zoomed 212 rotating powerhead. It does 125 gallons and is rated to 20 gallons. I have a sea clone skimmer hanging on the back that adds a little flow, but not much.

I bought another powerhead today, Aquaclear 50 (270GPH) but I haven't opened it or put it in.

Thoughts?

03-12-2008, 07:21 PM	#1 (permalink)
JK901 Astrea Snail Join Date: Jan 2007 Age: 29 Posts: 70 Karma: 39	Bubbles, foam on top of water I don't think I have enough flow in my tank. I have noticed an algae of some type forming on my water surface. It seems to pile up in white bubbles, then turn green. I don't think the flow is good enough in the tank to sufficiently keep the water surface moving. It is a 20 gallon tank with one zoomed 212 rotating powerhead. It does 125 gallons and is rated to 20 gallons. I have a sea clone skimmer hanging on the back that adds a little flow, but not much. I bought another powerhead today, Aquaclear 50 (270GPH) but I haven't opened it or put it in. Thoughts? _________ ________________________________________ 6 G JBJ nano 2" Pink Skunk Clown 1 1/2" BTA Coral Banded Shrimp Encrusting Gorgonian 2 Mussels 20 G long Sea Clone Skimmer Rotating Powerhead MH Pendant (5000 K) Encrusting Gorgonian Too many bristleworms