Nickyz
02/26/2015, 04:16 PM
Hi guys getting ready to start setting up my 20 gal long mixed reef setup, just waiting on my substrate so I can get my live rock from the LFS. Just had some quick questions on flow and the adequacy of my setup as this is going to be my first reef tank. Unfortunately there is just no place for my to have any kind of sump right now but I am open to any other suggestions!
20 gal long tank
Aquamaxx HOB XC protein skimmer
Aquaclear 110 modded refugium (planned)
Nanobox Quad lighting with dedicated storm channel
Eheim Jager 125 W
Planning on a 1.5 inch sand bed with Arag-alive Hawaiian Black sand mixed with Tahitian Moon sand
Approx. 25 lbs live rock
I currently have two Hydor Koralia's, one 850 gph and one 600 gph
The AQ 110 claims a flow of 600 gph, and the protein skimmer claims a flow of 600 as well. So I would think that I'm looking at a claimed gph of approx. 2450 gph.
Do you guys think that this level of flow would be too High to keep some soft and SPS corals? Should I swap them for two lower flow models? Also, do you guys recommend me investing in any other form of equipment before starting my cycle and live rock purchase?
Any other tips or advice would help this is my first go at a nano!
Thanks for everything guys
-Nick
20 gal long tank
Aquamaxx HOB XC protein skimmer
Aquaclear 110 modded refugium (planned)
Nanobox Quad lighting with dedicated storm channel
Eheim Jager 125 W
Planning on a 1.5 inch sand bed with Arag-alive Hawaiian Black sand mixed with Tahitian Moon sand
Approx. 25 lbs live rock
I currently have two Hydor Koralia's, one 850 gph and one 600 gph
The AQ 110 claims a flow of 600 gph, and the protein skimmer claims a flow of 600 as well. So I would think that I'm looking at a claimed gph of approx. 2450 gph.
Do you guys think that this level of flow would be too High to keep some soft and SPS corals? Should I swap them for two lower flow models? Also, do you guys recommend me investing in any other form of equipment before starting my cycle and live rock purchase?
Any other tips or advice would help this is my first go at a nano!
Thanks for everything guys
-Nick