Does tetra prefer fast water flow?

[prowrite]

I just got a new Fluval filter and toned down the flow setting so my plants aren't swaying all over the place. I've also tweaked the valve to get some bubbles going. My tetras seem pretty content, but I've noticed they tend to drift a bit if they stop swimming for a sec. Is this actually a good thing?

[boomer]

I just got a new Fluval filter and toned down the flow setting so my plants aren't swaying all over the place. I've also tweaked the valve to get some bubbles going. My tetras seem pretty content, but I've noticed they tend to drift a bit if they stop swimming for a sec. Is this actually a good thing?

I'd love to take a closer look at your tank's water movement. Could you post a video of your Fluval filter in action? That way, we can get a better sense of the flow and see how your tetras are interacting with it. Also, what type of tetras do you have? Some species are more tolerant of currents than others. If your plants aren't swaying, it's likely the flow isn't too strong, but it's also possible it might not be enough to keep your tetras engaged. A video would really help us assess the situation. You can upload it to YouTube and share the link here.

[prowrite]

I just got a new Fluval filter and toned down the flow setting so my plants aren't swaying all over the place. I've also tweaked the valve to get some bubbles going. My tetras seem pretty content, but I've noticed they tend to drift a bit if they stop swimming for a sec. Is this actually a good thing?

I'd love to take a closer look at your tank's water movement. Could you post a video of your Fluval filter in action? That way, we can get a better sense of the flow and see how your tetras are interacting with it. Also, what type of tetras do you have? Some species are more tolerant of currents than others. If your plants aren't swaying, it's likely the flow isn't too strong, but it's also possible it might not be enough to keep your tetras engaged. A video would really help us assess the situation. You can upload it to YouTube and share the link here.

I'm glad the tetras seem happy with the current setup, but I'm still a bit concerned about them drifting when they're not moving. I've adjusted the Fluval filter to minimize the flow, and I've also set the valve to release bubbles.

As for the plants, I've made sure they're not swaying too much, but I'm not sure if that's a good indication of the flow being just right. I'll see what I can do about posting a video, but I'm not exactly tech-savvy. Would a phone video be okay?

[prowrite]

Apologies for the poor video quality, I'll try to get a better one up.

[boomer]

I think the flow is fine as is. You do want some surface disturbance though, and that's an easy fix. Position the filter return near or at the surface, so it creates some rippling along the surface towards the back of the tank. That should do the trick. Adding some floating plants would also be beneficial.

[Snout]

Lovely setup you've got there.
I've noticed a similar issue with my neon tetras - they've developed white growths around their mouths, which I'm concerned might be a viral disease that's been going around in the UK lately.

From what I've gathered, it's possible that this could be a fungal infection or even neon tetra disease. I've seen it on a few of my own neon tetras, and I'm planning to treat the tank with Fritz Maracyn Oxy, hoping it's just a fungal issue and not something more serious.

[prowrite]

Lovely tank, by the way. Those neon tetras of yours have some white growths on their mouths, which seems to be a viral disease that's going around in the UK. I've had similar issues with my neon tetras - a white spot on their mouths, and from my research, it could be either a fungal infection or neon tetra disease. I'm planning to treat the tank with Fritz Maracyn Oxy, hoping it's the former.

[Snout]

I just got a new Fluval filter and toned down the flow setting so my plants aren't swaying all over the place. I've also tweaked the valve to get some bubbles going. My tetras seem pretty content, but I've noticed they tend to drift a bit if they stop swimming for a sec. Is this actually a good thing?

Unfortunately, I've had no luck with curing this myself.

[prowrite]

Lovely setup you've got there.
I've noticed a similar issue with my neon tetras - they've developed white growths around their mouths, which I'm concerned might be a viral disease that's been going around in the UK lately.

From what I've gathered, it's possible that this could be a fungal infection or even neon tetra disease. I've seen it on a few of my own neon tetras, and I'm planning to treat the tank with Fritz Maracyn Oxy, hoping it's just a fungal issue and not something more serious.

I'm worried now, what's the outlook for my neon tetras?

[Snout]

It's not a death sentence, just a slow progression. They can live for several months, but as the disease advances, they may struggle to eat due to mouth deformity. I've got one that's made it to 4 years, but I've had to keep her isolated to prevent infecting others.