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i've been tossing up between mainly 2 return pumps for my future setup. reading reviews in general and searching the forum has consistently led me to narrow it down to an AC pump for now, more specifically the eheim line-up. i realise the universal series has a great reputation for being...
Hi all,
I am rather new at this so I want to make sure I am not putting too much flow on my fish. I have an innovative marine nuvo fusion 20g Long tank peninsula style which is about 30in long and 12 in wide. The return pump is a mighty jet 326 gph which is pretty much at 100% that is primarily...
Curious, if the most flow it the best way to go then is keeping the pumps at 100% flow versus fluctuating that % of flow better or worse?
Pumps are not aimed directly at any corals and WAV pumps are set to mavericks - "A high-energy flow mode with random small and large changes in intensity...
Hey R2R fam!
I'm still fairly new to the hobby and am finally getting the hang of most things. Currently reading a lot about dosing and corals. But this question is regarding my aquascape/flow. Sorry for the blue picture but that is my current aquascape.
My return pump is blowing from the...
Hi all, I have a 5 1/4 ft peninsula tank (Red Sea Peninsula 650), made a quick layout sketch below... Currently running three MP40's in three corners but have one corner where there is little flow and a build-up of waste. I'm unable to located an MP40 there as there is no access outside of the...
Hey everyone!
I'm new to R2R and the saltwater world and recently picked up a JBJ 45. I've been trying to decide on what powerheads to put in it.
I know there's a lot of mixed opinions on amount of flow and such, and I'm learning along the way, but wasn't sure what the 'ideal' flow would be...
I am working on a coral spreadsheet of all the different corals and how to care (food, flow, placement, light) for them and estimated retail value if anyone wants to help contribute can message me. I have each sheet in a category for Zoa, Aussie, Chalice, Fazia, etc. This is just a rough draft...
There are a lot of truisms (some would say myths) - in this hobby. Note - the word myth - is not meant to suggest anything negative about any of these points. Just that they are 'common' things we read every day on the forums. In the poll there is a 'commonly expressed 'statement' and its...
I have an AIO Nuvo Fusion 20 gallon with a a Sicce 1.5 return pump (357 gph), random flow generator nozzles, and an MP10. The tank has been up and running now for close to five months and I have done weekly 10% water changes since it has been cycled.
Even though I have sufficient equipment to...
Hello reefers!
I'm looking to up the flow in my monster FO(WLR) tank. Most of the monster threads I've been through are using somewhere north of 4x 4000+gph powerheads for flow, granted mostly for reefs.
Currently I have this (controlled water flow shown along with a rough aquascape. Tank is...
Hi all,
I'm beginning to fine tune my wave makers and was curious what you all do at night, if anything? Do you decrease your flow? If so, by how much? Adjust waves? Etc?
Any other thoughts?
Thanks!
Im trying to get the most flow using the least amount of gph from my return pump and the only way of doing this is by tapering the flow. I currently have 3/4 return plumbed into 3/4 locline with dual circular nozzles. I ordered 3/4 inch flare nozzles from brs but the fittings are too loose so I...
Buyer beware: I paid top dollar for my mp40’s and all of a sudden, the wet side of the pump now falls off during feed mode.
Not even 2 months old.
Contacted customer support and the rep kept repeating the same questions, asking information that I already provided, and I found to be lazy with...
Hi all,
I have a 5x2x2 mixed reef. I've got 10 fish and 7 corals; a range of softies, LPS, and one SPS. So just starting out really. :)
My tank has been up and running for 4 months and I'm now working on dialing in my flow and powerhead placement.
I have 2 Tunze 6105s, currently placed at...
So I have a 54 gallon corner aquarium. Currently I have a 1k gyre on the right hand side running alternating at 80%. There are only fish in it at the moment while it finishes up its ugly phase. I’m thinking I’m going to want more flow once I start adding corals though. Will be LPS dominated...
First, I want to say that I love these pumps. If I were writing a review on a vendor website, it would be "5 stars" and "yes, I would recommend to a friend." These are my first controllable pumps and I find the app to be really easy to use, fun to program, and I think built-in flow meter is...
Has anyone had any luck (long/short term) with creating a false bottom out of epoxy/sand to reap the benefits of bare bottom while maintaining the look of sand?
I have a 40 breeder and I’m currently only using the return pump as my only source of flow and have been looking in to getting a wave maker. I think I only need/want 1 for now. I see Jabao pp, ow, sow, and rw series they all look the same to me and cost about the same?? Which one is the newest...
I have had a 40 breeder for a few months and coming from having nanos, sumps and plumbing are fairly new to me. I bought a used quiet one 4000(1022 gph) cut back with a valve and have a split return nozzle for my flow.
I came across some forums saying to never use your return pump as a primary...
I am about to plumb the return for my 96 gallon reef. I am using a Varios 6 pump, and I plan to run a manifold off this pump in addition to the return for the tank. The return bulkheads for my tank are 3/4" X2. The Varios 6 can push 1700 GPH. 'd like to maximize my flow and have the following...