biOrb Powerhead ?

Discussion in 'Filters, Pumps, etc..' started by Conor, Feb 22, 2010.

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  1. Conor

    Conor Fire Worm

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    Ok as you know I have my marine biOrb a year now and have recently brought back the Bully and got too lovely clowns :). I was thinking.. The biOrb states that the bubble filter is strong enough and you dont need a powerhead, But i honestly dont think the water flow is strong enough. If I added a powerhead to the tank will the water flow become too strong for the clowns ? If not, should I add a powerhead even tho the biOrb states thats it not necessary ? If so, what powerhead do you recommend for a 16gallon marine biOrb ?
     
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  3. GuitarMan89

    GuitarMan89 Giant Squid

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    It's going to be really hard to put a powerhead in that tank. Most need a flat surface to attach to. You may be able to get a nano Koralia in there but I don't know if it will work. A sponge filter will not provide any real flow at all. You may be able to position one by hiding it behind some rock or something like that.
     
  4. fischkid2

    fischkid2 Dirty Filter Sock

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    yea i dont know what to do either... I cant stop thinking that putting a Koralia or a PH in a small sphere shaped tank would lead to a weird water flow/current creating an uneasy place to swim.. like a water cyclone thing... IDK
     
  5. fischkid2

    fischkid2 Dirty Filter Sock

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    which could be cool. lol
     
  6. GuitarMan89

    GuitarMan89 Giant Squid

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    I think it would be ok and flow is always good, but I don't know what would work for you.