A Primer on Aquarium Water Pumps

In the aquarium hobby, there is a gray area distinguishing between powerheads and water pumps. For those not familiar with the use of under-gravel filters, powerheads were the first submersible (some actually were NOT submersible) pumps we could use to draw the water up the lift tube of an under gravel filter and eliminate using an air pump and airstones. With their first introduction, powerheads were seen as a major advancement and quickly replaced air pumps.

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Aquatic Report Card: Wavemakers for the Reef Aquarium

To ensure success with a coral reef aquarium, it will require the use of multiple water moving powerheads to create currents in the aquarium. By creating a turbulent flow in the saltwater aquarium, we will increase the oxygen levels and maintain a more even temperature gradient. Also, the back and forth motion of the water over the corals will eliminate any dead spots and remove any detritus that tries to settle out on the coral.

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Comparison Chart for Aquarium Water Pumps

There are many water pumps you can use in your aquarium. However, it is not always easy to tell which size or type of pump is the one to maintain proper aquarium care. Luckily, there you can figure out which water pumps are the best to use in your aquarium tanks.

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Understanding Water Movement in Your Aquarium

In nature, water is constantly moving. This process must be reproduced in the aquarium if the aquarist wants to be successful. Water movement helps to keep plants and sessile animals from becoming covered in debris.

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Protect Your Aquarium and Be Prepared for a Power Outage

There you are, sitting at home relaxing one evening as a gentle rain falls outside, adding to the calm as you watch your aquarium. Almost relaxed to the point of falling asleep, you are awakened by a flash of lightning and a crack of thunder as the storm becomes more intense.

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