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06/17/2008, 08:19 PM | #1 |
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How long can fish survive with out flow?
I'm going to rip out my plumbing this weekend and re do it. I have a 120 gallon with just three medium size fish at the moment. I have some powerheads if I put those in and leave them on can it go overnight while I get the work done?
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06/17/2008, 08:33 PM | #2 |
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that should be fine, your bacteria is what needs the circulation more than the fish.
most of the fish i have bought, came UPS next-day in a cooler (bagged) without flow.
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06/17/2008, 09:48 PM | #3 |
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make sure you have some surface agitation and put your heater in there. I'd run the powersheads.
I just had to take my return pump from my sump off line for 24 hrs. I moved the heater up, left my powerheads on and added another pointed at the surface for oxygen exchange. Everything is fine.
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