Filter pump flow too harsh

bigfoot

New Fish
Feb 6, 2006
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We have had this 10 gallon starter tank for over a year and apart from a couple all fish are well and in glamerous colors (Serpae Tetra, 5 off). I only recently read somewhere that they prefer calm waters; our filter pump keeps the water at quite a current with some parts near the outlet inducing air bubbles. Should we reduce the flow to calm the water down? :eek: Should we switch it of during the night? :eek: We will never be pros but would like to witness the odd smile on their faces...*twirlysmi THANKS!
 

cybersymes

Large Fish
Nov 3, 2005
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'serendipity' tank
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hey there...welcome to the tank... :)

i wouldn't switch it off...that would stop your filtration...
can you re-direct the 'nozzle' to stop the bubbles...
can you slow the flow...turn it down a little and see how they like it...

thing is i guess...if they've been in there for a year...
they have become acclimatised and call it home...

do you have other fish in there that are not happy... ???