Do I need a powerhead in this tank ?

Cottonmdalton · May 25, 2016

I am starting a Zoa tank only . I was wondering if I need a powerhead in the tank or will and overflow return be Goodnuf movement for mine Zoanthids .

Robink · May 25, 2016

I guess that would depend on the size of the tank and the zoas themselves. Some like flow some don't.

melypr1985 · May 25, 2016

Agreed. More info is needed to decide. My first instinct is to say "yes" anyway, but it depends on the tank and the return pump and the zoas your keeping. Hmmm.. @joshporksandwic would be a good one to consult on this. Give us the tank and equipment specs please

Cottonmdalton · May 25, 2016

48" long 12" deep 18" depth it's a 60 gallon shallow tank

melypr1985 · May 25, 2016

What kind of return pump will you be using? What size and/or specs?

Cottonmdalton · May 25, 2016

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Robink · May 25, 2016

I woukd think with that size tank you would want some flow.

dbl · May 25, 2016

Agreed. I'm thinking you're going to need some additional flow.

FishOfHex · May 25, 2016

Cottonmdalton said:
I am starting a Zoa tank only . I was wondering if I need a powerhead in the tank or will and overflow return be Goodnuf movement for mine Zoanthids .

Water movement will be good for any coral it allows them to shed themselves of detritus intern improving health. I would say go all out but a little bit of flow is better then non.