Question about current

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Question about current

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Do figure 8 puffers like lots of current. I am using a a whisper external filter rated for a 30-60 gallon on a 25 gallon tank...the stream of water thatc omes in is quite strong and causes quite a current. My question is, do the F8"s like lots of current? Enough to warrent getting a power head? Thanks in advance...

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Re: Question about current

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I don't think there's a 'general' rule on preference for current with this species, like - for example - there is with SAPs (where the answer is 'yes'). However, one of my two F8s does enjoy allowing himself to be carried by the current across the tank and then swimming back facing it (until he notices a person in the room in which case the begging-for-food tactics begin). Depends on the puffer, I'd say.
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Re: Question about current

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I've heard that they enjoy playing in bubble wand/airstone currents.
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Re: Question about current

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I agree with it depends. You don't want so much though that they struggle to swim or they get blown into the glass. :)
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