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	swords block current
judz Enthusiast Posts: 256 Kudos: 160 Votes: 5 Registered: 06-Jun-2005	i just up in new swords at the back of my tank being a very tall broad leafed plant as they get tall will they block alot of the current caused by my filter? the filter is right above where the swords are
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:45
trystianity Mega Fish Posts: 1028 Kudos: 926 Votes: 49 Registered: 20-Mar-2004	They may block the current a bit but you should be ok. If you're really concerned you can just add a powerhead in the opposite end of the tank.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:45
keithgh Ultimate Fish Guru Posts: 6371 Kudos: 6918 Votes: 1542 Registered: 26-Apr-2003	judz You must be going to have a very thick sword if it will block the current, or your filter has a very low output. Can you move the filter? Also a small power head will give you water movement just make sure the water movement is towards the filter inlet. Keith Near enough is not good enough, therefore good enough is not near enough, and only your best will do. I VOTE DO YOU if not WHY NOT? VOTE NOW VOTE NOW
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:45
judz Enthusiast Posts: 256 Kudos: 160 Votes: 5 Registered: 06-Jun-2005	im not too worried more a question for my education. cause the taller swords do seem to block the whisper 30 (150gph) but i havnt seen if they would be strong enough to block the emporer 280 (280gph) with full bio wheel its more for if i get angels. later on in that tank when i move the 29g into the 46
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:45


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