Why is water movement important for aquariums?
A. Water current is essential to nourish and feed your aquarium’s inhabitants, as well as to clean and regulate your aquarium’s water. Aquariums with poor water movement develop “dead spots” where organic debris settles, creating the ideal matrix for nuisance algae to grow. In addition, poor water movement hinders biological filtration, which in turn raises toxins to dangerous levels. In essence, an aquarium without good water movement is like a dirty mud puddle, hostile to most animals and unpleasant to look at. Benefits of proper water movement As water circulates throughout the aquarium, many beneficial events take place: • Heat is evenly distributed for stable water temperature • Debris and particles are stirred up and removed through mechanical filtration • Provides efficient gas exchange at the water surface to release carbon dioxide and gain oxygen to help maintain pH level and to oxygenate the water. • Currents also benefit your fish, offering slight resistance when swimming an
