As plants do not move (unlike animals), they depend on flow to bring air and nutrients to them. Good flow is hugely impactful, yet challengingly 'invisible'. We recommend a rated hourly flow rate of 6X to 10X the tank volume. So for a 50L tank, the listed filter flow rate should be at least 300L/hr (6X50L = 300L).
Flow strength matters, but also flow pattern. The above graphic shows the flow pattern we recommend.
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3 Choices to maximise success in a small aquarium. We use a 1ft cube example- without CO2 injection.
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How to choose a good filter for planted aquariums
Filter media layout and sequence for planted tank