Templeflower
03/02/2007, 06:46 AM
Hi everyone,
I'm in the process of setting up my (first) 75 gallon softie tank.
I have some questions:
What type of/how much flow should I shoot for? Is an 800-850 GPH return pump ok for my sump? Should I add some powerheads in the display for additional current? Or is that going overboard? (I'm also going to have a HOB refugium with chaeto for nutrient exportation and pod production for my very eventual dragonet)
Can someone explain the "types" of flow? I've been reading as many of the reefkeeping articles as I can, but terms such as "laminar flow" still mystify me... Let alone how to achieve them in the tank! (Or if they're even necessary :confused: )
Also, I currently have a 4' dual bulb PC fixture. I'm planning on putting my actinics in that and adding some T5s or VHO but wasn't sure how many would be neccessary?
I appreciate any help and advice anyone is willing to give me! I've been reasearching this setup for the last 6 months, and am trying to get my ducks in a row before I start putting out my hard earned $$! Thanks!!!
I'm in the process of setting up my (first) 75 gallon softie tank.
I have some questions:
What type of/how much flow should I shoot for? Is an 800-850 GPH return pump ok for my sump? Should I add some powerheads in the display for additional current? Or is that going overboard? (I'm also going to have a HOB refugium with chaeto for nutrient exportation and pod production for my very eventual dragonet)
Can someone explain the "types" of flow? I've been reading as many of the reefkeeping articles as I can, but terms such as "laminar flow" still mystify me... Let alone how to achieve them in the tank! (Or if they're even necessary :confused: )
Also, I currently have a 4' dual bulb PC fixture. I'm planning on putting my actinics in that and adding some T5s or VHO but wasn't sure how many would be neccessary?
I appreciate any help and advice anyone is willing to give me! I've been reasearching this setup for the last 6 months, and am trying to get my ducks in a row before I start putting out my hard earned $$! Thanks!!!