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Darthannihl8or Enthusiast Posts: 206 Kudos: 140 Votes: 20 Registered: 27-Apr-2003   | Can large cichlids handle the flow from an internal power filter? I was wanting to use them to help out my cannisters in the 250 Gallona I'm planning. |
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inkodinkomalinko   Fish Guru Posts: 2441 Kudos: 833 Registered: 18-Jan-2003  | Yup, they can. I keep powerheads on my tanganyikan tanks. There are exceptions, as some types of cichlids wouldnt like alot of water movement (discus, angelfish, etc, which may be bugged by the high water movement). Others like oscars, jds, GTs, etc wouldnt mind. |
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openwater  Fish Addict Posts: 565 Kudos: 551 Votes: 0 Registered: 24-Jul-2004  | Which internal brand and model were you thinking of using in your 250g, just curious. |
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Jason_R_S   Moderator Posts: 2811 Kudos: 2421 Votes: 391 Registered: 18-Apr-2001  | what cichlids are you thinking about? as inko said, most will be fine with a high current but there will be some exceptions. if you can tell us what cichlids you were interested in it would be easier for us to answer your question.  |
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jester_fu Big Fish Posts: 395 Kudos: 522 Votes: 12 Registered: 26-Jan-2004 | I suggest you buy them from a nursery in Aus. It's generally cheaper to get pond pumps, which are power heads, and modify them a little for your purposes. Alternatively, ditch the canister on the 250G and set up a sump system using the pond pumps... works for my LFS. |
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| Diggler Enthusiast Posts: 280 Kudos: 80 Votes: 0 Registered: 24-Apr-2003 | We use the Resun 2000LPH powerhead filters (about $40-$60 AU) on our large tanks. Large cichlids will be able to handle the current. I have two of them in my 180gal (along with 2 canisters). |
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Gomer Ultimate Fish Guru Small Fry with BBQ Sauce Posts: 3602 Kudos: 1709 Votes: 106 Registered: 29-Mar-2002  | Depends on the cichlids. Humphead cichlids come from flowing rivers in Africa and need a moderate current in the tank to be happy. While Discus and Angels do not like current one bit. What you planning on keeping? -- Gomer |
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| Darthannihl8or Enthusiast Posts: 206 Kudos: 140 Votes: 20 Registered: 27-Apr-2003 | The fish will be oscars, Jack Dempsey, Firemouths, Severums and Blue acara. Before you panic it will be in a 250 Gallon Tank. |
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| Diggler Enthusiast Posts: 280 Kudos: 80 Votes: 0 Registered: 24-Apr-2003 | They'll be fine. I have 2 2000lph p/h in my 180gal with a severum, blue acara and a few other larger varieties. |
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