Heavy Current okay for Platties?

[the_faze]

I just bought a new filter for my aquarium because I wanted to use the old filter which is nicely cultured for a hospital/breeding tank.

But the new filter has a much heavier current that the old one and it doesn't have a flow control. I am wondering if it will affect the platties that I have in there or can they handle the current.

It's a 10gal with 5 platties.

Many thanks

 

[Bloo]

That filter will be absolutely fine. It also has a little nozzle you can direct towards the side to lessen the direct output.

 

[the_faze]

I did try different flow directions but the current is still alot more than it was before.

But if the new heavier current isn't a problem then all I can do is turn it on and watch the platties try to swim into the current. I guess this way they will get some exercise, kinda like running up a really steep hill.

Oh man think about how buff those platties are going to be, I should put them on a high protien diet.

 

[Annastasia]

Yeah, it should be fine. Some Platies love playing in the current. Just make sure there is some place in the tank they can go to get away from the current.

 

[Bloo]

lol they will be absolutely fine I have some in a tank with two high power filter output's, do don't worry at all. Unless they are obviously struggling, but I really wouldn't think this would be a problem with your size tank and the type of filter.