Water turbulence with gsp?

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Kungpaoshizi
Figure 8 Puffer
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Water turbulence with gsp?

Post by Kungpaoshizi »

I've got quite a bit of detrius settling despite the small amount of feeding...
But I thought I had read somewhere that gsp's don't enjoy too much current?
I'm thinking about getting a 2nd hob since I'm still not entirely sure I want a canister/sump, but that's besides the point, and if I do get a 2nd hob, then the ends of the tank are going to be quite turbulent...

I guess I should ask what sort of setups people have for their water current, powerheads, just pumps, multiple canisters/hobs?

I've seen a lot of people suggesting for other setups 'the longer you can keep stuff floating around in the water column the cleaner the substrate will be and thus the cleaner the tank and thus the less likely bad nutrients will collect in the substrate'(I use sand)...

I just don't want it to be uncomfortable for them if they don't enjoy monsoons in the tank.... :D
Most of these people stick to their guns. And they're shooting blanks.
bigfatfish
Fahaka Puffer
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Location: Devon, UK

Re: Water turbulence with gsp?

Post by bigfatfish »

I think as they get older (& fatter) they are not quite so speedy as other puffers & may find strong currents more difficult. Mine are still young & seem to enjoy swimming against the current.
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