Tank Aeration

[clenzpilot32]

:help:
I was just wondering what I would need to get some air and a current going through my 170L tank which is probably around 56 gallons. Should I get a powerhead or something. Thanks.

 

[Lupin]

Does your tank have surface agitation already? What filter are you running? What are your fish?

 

[jameshilljr]

As Lupin stated, we need more info on stock and equipment.

Also, welcome to AC!

 

[Cory Keeper]

Yes, and do you have live plants as well?

 

[clenzpilot32]

So far I will have 2 electric yellows and 2 blue dolphins in there. I'll get 1 or 2 more cichlids when it's set up. The current filter I have does 500L an hour and it has all that biological and carbon media or whatever in it. And I've got natural looking gravel and no live plants. I'm gonna make the tank rocky with caves so it looks more natural.

 

[jm1212]

adding a powerhead hooked up to an air pump sounds like a good idea then.

 

[gmh]

Would not hurt to provide some more aeration since you have no plants.

 

[Virtuoso2K12]

a power head would look real cool in your setup!

 

[Rbishop]

Though some filter discharges when placed appropriately give sufficeint agitation for gas exchnge, the power head can not hurt. Some folks do not like the sound of n air pump or bubbles in the water, but I find them enjoyable. I prefer the air pump supplying the power head discharge.

 

[clenzpilot32]

I'll go with a powerhead/air pump. How much would that cost for something decent? Thanks.