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An '''aquarium powerhead''' is a water pump completely submerged into an [[aquarium]] to circulate water |
An '''aquarium powerhead''' is a water pump completely submerged into an [[aquarium]] to circulate water. This is usually used to create flow throughout the tank. For example, a single powerhead could be used at one end of a freshwater aquarium to simulate a laminar river current, or multiple powerheads can be positioned throughout the aquarium to create more turbulent flow. A switching or variable-voltage system (also known as a "wavemaker") is commonly used in reef aquaria to more closely simulate the movement of ocean water.<ref>http://saltaquarium.about.com/cs/bcorsettingup/a/aa121597waves.htm</ref> Water circulation is vital to proper biological filtration of most saltwater aquaria (particularly those using the [[Berlin Method]]), and is useful in freshwater aquaria for allowing free-swimming fish adequate exercise.<ref>http://www.onlineaquariumstore.com/acatalog/Aquarium_Powerheads.html</ref> |
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Revision as of 03:38, 14 December 2017
An aquarium powerhead is a water pump completely submerged into an aquarium to circulate water. This is usually used to create flow throughout the tank. For example, a single powerhead could be used at one end of a freshwater aquarium to simulate a laminar river current, or multiple powerheads can be positioned throughout the aquarium to create more turbulent flow. A switching or variable-voltage system (also known as a "wavemaker") is commonly used in reef aquaria to more closely simulate the movement of ocean water.[1] Water circulation is vital to proper biological filtration of most saltwater aquaria (particularly those using the Berlin Method), and is useful in freshwater aquaria for allowing free-swimming fish adequate exercise.[2]
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