Pico reef question

[bashment]

I have a Fluval spec 3 and was wondering if adding a small water circulator would be overkill for the tank. The flow from the stock pump seems a little wimpy.

 

[A1t2o]

Depends, what are you stocking in the tank?

 

[toothybugs]

I like my water to move - a tiny MaxiJet 400 might do you well but may also be a bit big for your liking if you put it on the glass. If I did it I would hide the MJ400 under a pile of rocks, point it at the rear wall or back corner of your tank, and disguise the cord. Minimum of sand if any - more for space than anything I have one in a 5gal for cycling rock and it's smaller than I thought it would be. I can easily fit it and 3 fingers in a normal coffee cup with room to spare.

Alternatively, I've seen decent air-driven nano filters that could be modified to fit your system, though then you need an air pump and risk major salt creep.

 

[Xxero]

http://www.amazon.com/Uniclife-Submersible-Powerhead-Hydroponic-Certification/dp/B00ZW6OHHY/ref=sr_1_10?ie=UTF8&qid=1446301292&sr=8-10&keywords=fountain+pump :bounce2:

 

[bashment]

Thanks for the responses! Xxero, the link you provided, would that replace the pump I have now or add it in addition to?

 

[Drewl117]

If you do hide it just make sure you are able to easily take it out for maintenance.