Powerhead in fuge?

Discussion in 'Refugium' started by desmo900rider, Mar 14, 2010.

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  1. desmo900rider

    desmo900rider Astrea Snail

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    I had one of my LFS guys tell me that putting a small nano size powerhead in your fuge is a good idea, so I've have had a tiny one in there for a month or so now. Not sure on the GPH, but it barley makes a current. Today I had another LFS look at me like I was nuts, says he never head of that. I don't really keep anything other than sand/LR/Macro in my fuge, although I think I'm going to get a mantis for in there soon.

    Anybody else have opinions on this?
     
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  3. SAY

    SAY Ocellaris Clown

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    i have one in my 20 gal fuge. i read that chaeto likes a little current.
     
  4. blackraven1425

    blackraven1425 Giant Squid

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    I imagine it's a good idea to have one for tumbling types of algae, like Chaeto and Caulerpa.
     
  5. Eddie

    Eddie Flamingo Tongue

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    I too have one in my fuge. Perhaps he thought you meant sump?
     
  6. JBL

    JBL Sea Dragon

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    I have a Korilla 1 in there. My chaeto grows like mad.
     
  7. WuWu

    WuWu Feather Star

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    I have a knano I run in mine