HeHe probaly the biggest idiot question

[jamiecarter]

is it better to have my stream of water coming out of my filter near the surface so it breaks the surface, or to keep the stream of water under the surface so the surface water isnt broke? i know this is a really stupid question but i really dont know lol, any help would be apreciated lol

 

[PlecoCollector]

No such thing as a stupid question!

It depends what you're trying to do really. If you're looking for quiet, have it under the surface, but if you'd like some extra oxygen in your water (if it's above the surface, you get bubbles, right?), then let it make a splash

 

[jamiecarter]

hehe thanks i thought i was creating more oxygen with it breaking the water but wasnt sure if i was disrupting my plants. thanks a bunch pleco

 

[PlecoCollector]

Sure thing
It shouldn't do your plants any harm, a little flow won't hurt 'em

 

[Panther28]

Thats a very good question. I also wanted to know about that. Its a good thing that you asked it before i did. Saved me a little time.

 

[jamiecarter]

hehe panther np

 

[Lonewolfblue]

Oh, about the only time you don't want the water breaking the surface is if you are injecting CO2 in a planted tank. It will cause a larger amount of the CO2 that you inject into the water to gas off. Just another thing to look at. But if no CO2 is being added, then you can have as much surface aggitation as you like.