Current Problems

[lucas68]

I just got a 16 gallon “Bowfront” tank with a hood and a stand. I put 100 watt heater in it and hooked up a Penguin 100 Biowheel power filter. I had put the substrate in then added some plants. I also put a bubble stone on the opposite side of the tank from the filter. After letting it run for a few days, I can see a rather powerful current coming across the front of the tank. It looks like it might be pulling the plants out before they get a good chance to root. Any recommendations on how block this current? I had a similar setup in one of my 10 gallons but never had this problem. I think it’s the curved front of the tank that’s helping it get so strong. Once all the levels are good and stable, I was going to put the fish from the neon tank in it. Would they like the current? Should I put a brick with a stick in there or would the purple string do the job? (Sorry for that last bit.)

 

[kyle3]

hmmm i have a big lava rock cave under the filter return in my tank (my pleco likes to sit on top and catch the current )

it seems to slow it down enough not to upset my anubias about six inches to the left, but i don't have a bow front

i'd say rock work or drift wood would be the best way to redirect the flow in any tank tho.

cheers

 

[Holly9937]

Have you tried to adjust the flow? there is usually a way to do that, a little lever at the top of the filter, or by adjusting the intakes?