Just curious, I had a community tank set up, and I noticed the fish didn't like to go near the end with the filter exhaust, even after I aimed the nozzles up and against the glass. It's a powerful filter too. I was wondering if mbuna like the current, or should I keep it aimed the same?
Do mbuna like current
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Keeping the filter outlet aimed at the glass will def break it up a bit, you can add a sponge to the inlet and should add as a deterrence as it ages but remember to clean the sponge because a very dirty sponge is a clogged filter..
I've read that they don't care for current, but I've got the outputs from 2 strong filters pointed directly at the front glass in my 150g mbuna tank, and they have never seemed bothered by it.
In my 120gal i have just one large powerhead at the top aiming the length of the tank, its a little turbulent but the Tang's do not mind this action, but then again mine is not producing waves as to be too strong for them, if not careful some aquarists will over do it.. If your fish are having a hard time staying in one place you may have too much current..
Most Mbuna that have been bred in captivity are not use to high currents
Most Mbuna that have been bred in captivity are not use to high currents
I wouldn't worry about it and leave it as is. I have an FX5 on my mbuna tank and I've seen my Fuelleborni try to swim INTO it to graze. The others do not seem to care one way or the other.
