[RBP dude]

I was just wondering because I have a power head in my tank but I was wondering if it does anything for them besides make a current. Probably a stupid question but I would really like to know thanx for the help.

 

[alan]

it can be used for undergravel filtering but they love the current

 

[RBP dude]

ya I know but I dont have mine set up for that I am just useing it for current. I would like to know what the current does for them besides makem happy.LIke does it make them grow faster or have better color?????????

 

[NegativeCamber]

IMO it promotes growth.. as the piranha will get more exercise and want to eat more!!

 

[Brendan]

gives them more exercise, and as he said hell eat more

 

[alan]

IMO it promotes growth.. as the piranha will get more exercise and want to eat more!!

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what he says

 

[chewwie419]

exercise , growth and eats more

 

[Speedy]

You should read the post on growing large Rhoms....The more current that better.

 

[cmsCheerFish]

its true... current helps growth

 

[Judazzz]

You should read the post on growing large Rhoms....The more current that better.

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For piranha species that live in area's with fast-flowing rivers (Rhoms, Elongs, Manueli's), that is true indeed.
For species that live in area's where the water flow is much lower (ponds, lakes, wetlands), like Redbellies, a powerhead is not needed, and often not even noticed by the fish (as my Reds do: they don't give a hoot about the powerhead I bought them...

) It certainly won't kill them, but there's no need to overexagerate (sp?) their importance...

 

[mdserras]

it definitely helps. my rhom swims directing under the current all day and my pygos do the same but not all the time.

 

[psychofish]

I agree with everyone else

 

[JAC]

I'd say it's beneficial, the Ps can "work out" in it and also the current recreates their natural enviroment more accurately.

 

[RBP dude]

every body says that there piranahs swimm in the current, but mine act as if there is no current. Also should I put the powerhead deep into the water or shallow.Thanks for the help

 

[kev4321]

powerheads are awesome... they create a good current for the ps to swim in, aswell they provide the water with lots of oxygene... making the fish happier, healthier.

 

[kev4321]

if you put your power head to low the ps will never have a dead spot to take a break in... Putting it near the top i fine is the best... my ps havent looked better since ive got a powerhead...

 

[Mack]

My red-belly loves the current, he swims right up to the powerhead sometimes. I think his color has gotten much more vivid since I put it in.

 

[Phtstrat]

Whether or not your p's are of a type that needs the current, PH's are a good way to increase the amount of surface to air contact that your water gets.
As for the current, however, I'm thinking about taking my powerhead out of my pygo tank because it seems as if it is too powerful and my p's don't ever seem to go up near the top of the water.

 

[RBP dude]

my p's dont swim up to the powerhead and dont ever seem to swim into the current. oh well it cant hurt tghem so I will leave it in.

 

[Judazzz]

my p's dont swim up to the powerhead and dont ever seem to swim into the current. oh well it cant hurt tghem so I will leave it in.:nod:

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That's why I still have a powerhead in my Redbelly tank - even though they don't swim in the current that often, a bit of current never hurts.
And it would take a HUGE powerhead to stress out mature reds...