Powerhead for Circulation and CO2 distribution

[sfarkhan]

I'm trying to optimize flow and CO2 distribution and I'm not sure if it makes a huge difference of if there's any consensus on how to set it up.

CO2 diffused throughout filter output with intake and outflow set up next on left side of the tank so the water flows in a circular fashion around the tank. I have my power head on the back wall, 2/3 of the way from the surface facing the filter intake to push water back across the tank's back.

I have two pics attached:

Does it really make a difference?

One 2/3 from the substrate facing up.

Facing up

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One near the surface facing down.

Facing down

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[Aaron]

I find it does make a difference. You could try a powerhead like this one.
http://www.marinedepot.com/ps_viewitem. ... 4AodWg8Axg

It would serve both to circulate the water and diffuse CO2.

BTW: Your tank is looking nice now.

[jweis]

Yes, your tank does look nice. I think a powerhead makes a difference, both for the fish and for the plants.

[sfarkhan]

I find it does make a difference. You could try a powerhead like this one.
http://www.marinedepot.com/ps_viewitem. ... 4AodWg8Axg

It would serve both to circulate the water and diffuse CO2.

BTW: Your tank is looking nice now.

Yes, your tank does look nice. I think a powerhead makes a difference, both for the fish and for the plants.

Thanks for the positive feedback It's been a fun learning process. I just did a huge trim of the background plants and started EI dosing in the last few weeks. It was looking like a wild jungle.

I have the Hydor Koralia nano powerhead already. I wanted to make sure I have set up for the most effective circulation and CO2 distribution.

[Aaron]

I find it does make a difference. You could try a powerhead like this one.
http://www.marinedepot.com/ps_viewitem. ... 4AodWg8Axg

It would serve both to circulate the water and diffuse CO2.

BTW: Your tank is looking nice now.

Yes, your tank does look nice. I think a powerhead makes a difference, both for the fish and for the plants.

Thanks for the positive feedback It's been a fun learning process. I just did a huge trim of the background plants and started EI dosing in the last few weeks. It was looking like a wild jungle.

I have the Hydor Koralia nano powerhead already. I wanted to make sure I have set up for the most effective circulation and CO2 distribution.

Well, the tank looks pretty good so if it ain't broke don't fix it.