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  1. E

    Can i combine Gyre Pumps with Nero & MP Pumps?

    Hi My first Reef Tank is running for about 6 months now, it's a 100 gallon Red Sea 525 XL tank. My first mistake was starting with a MP60 which is clearly way too big for the tank, i let it run on a very low setting (about 10%) and then a few weeks ago i bought a Nero 5 to put on the opposite...
  2. Fishgeek88

    Michigan Misc. Pumps Plumbing Dry Goods NEW Pair VCA Random Flow Generator Nozzle 3/4" - $40 Shipped

    New pair of 3/4" VCA Random Flow Generator Nozzles. $40 shipped for the pair.
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    Help with nero in biocube 32

    I’ve just gotten into saltwater and have a biocube 32, planning to get better lights asap lol. But I have a Nero 3 pump and I’m not too sure where I should be placing it, pls help!!
  4. D

    California Dry Goods Hmahli 5L dosing containers & 1" Flow Sensor FS100

    3 X 5L dosing containers and the base. The led strip light needs to be replaced the rest are in good condition. $250 shipped. 4 X Neptune FM100 flow sensors, used under a year $150 shipped Please text (818)703-3993 or DM with any questions.
  5. bcarl77

    Flow Setup Input

    Wanted to ger some opinion on flow for my mixed reef. Tank is 72Lx30Wx20T. 2 MP40 on each side pointed towards each other (running at 30-40%) pushed towards from of tank. Return pump is a Vectra L2 at 80% with random flow nozzles. Would you add gyres as a supplement or replace MP40s w gyres?
  6. M

    Coralvue Hydros System and Flow Sensor

    I’m currently considering the Coralvue Hydros system for my tanks. I would love to get a Hydros Flow Sensor for my return, but the reviews I’ve read report the sensor’s internal diameter restricts the flow by as much as 1/4” or more. I have a 1.5” return. Is it ridiculous to think I could buy a...
  7. K

    Coral Flow Advice

    Would anyone mind telling me how the flow looks on these guys? I had to do some sump maintenance and the flow has changed.
  8. Art Calde

    Florida Return Pumps Dry Goods EcoTech Marine Vectra L2- Mobius Ready DCReturn Pump (3100 GPH) SOLD

    EcoTech Marine Vectra L2 - Mobius Ready DC Return Pump (3100 GPH) Connection accessories and control bracket included Mobius App Ready - No need for additional equipment to get wireless programming functionality. Connect directly to your iOS or Android device. Quiet Drive Technology Easy...
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    Confused regarding size/compatibility

    Looking to upgrade to: VCA Flex Series Ultimate XL Ultimate Return Line Upgrade Kit Dual 3/4 Flex-Series Random Flow Generator I have 2, 3/4” Siphon Stopper returns. I want to maintain fairly high flow, so thinking 2 duals is the answer. This particular size says it connects to 1“ to 1 1/4”...
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    Powerhead/flow advice

    Just set up a waterbox 50.3 and looking for advice on Powerheads and flow. The tanks going to be a mixed reef but primarily LPS. My thoughts were either a gyre jump 2k or 330 or 2 Nero 3s. What’s y’all thoughts?
  11. NatReef

    Waterbox pen 3620 upgrade

    Hello everyone I am thinking about to upgrade my wb pen 25 to 3620 but I don’t really know about the equipment. At this point I am thinking about - 2 Red Sea reef leds 50 because I already have one - 2 maxspec gyres f230 - absolutely no clue about the skimmer completely clueless - eheim...
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    Hole in my frogspawn?

    Yesterday I increased the flow in my tank by adding a Maxspect Gyre 330 as I was having issues with detritus building up on the sand and with cyanobacteria in a few low flow areas. I'm running it on a low setting (no higher than +/- 30% power) and most corals seem fine with it but today my...
  13. Michael White

    Large Build Flow in tall reef tanks 72 x 24x36

    Looking for flow advice for my tank, bothnin terms of equipment, flow patterns, and aquascape. It is a 72” x 24” x 36”, setup as a room divider between two columns, with overflows on both side panels and both front and back viewing panels. Intend to be an sps dominant mixed reef with tangs and...
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    Wave maker or return pump

    So I’m having a hard time deciding on which way to increase the flow inside my tank. I’m debating on getting the hygger wavemaker 1600 model or the mightyjet 538 with a spinstream attachment. Just would like some other input on which is better. My tank is the IM 15 gallon
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    Cube Build Best Flow in 40g cube.

    Trying to figure out the best placement and flow pattern for my 40 gallon AT cube. I have 2 Nero 3s and a mighty jet pump. The aquascape is centered in the tank with the left side being higher.
  16. dustynavy

    Help with flow videos 75g

    Hi, I have a 75-gallon tank that has been set up for a year now. I am still learning a lot and thought I would ask all of you if my flow looks good. The video of the corals are ones that you can see swaying. Thank you for any advice. Power heads: Aqueon 950 in the bottom back corner 7...
  17. W

    Looking to improve flow - Red Sea Max E 260 with Cyano outbreak

    I've had some trouble getting even flow in my Max E 260 and I'm currently fighting a Cyano outbreak so looking for advice. Currently the bulk of the flow is coming from two Tunze 6095s at the back of the tank pointed at each other. I have them controlled by my GHL profilux to create random...
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    10g sps flow help

    What’s going on everybody! I’m looking at a couple Wavemakers and not sure which one I should pull the trigger on. I have an aq110 set up as a fuge! That says it can be from 150-500 gph. I will have no sand bed! As far as pump wave makers go is this over kill? Jebao SLW Wave Maker Flow Pump...
  19. LightingBug

    Ecotech Vortech Flow Vids - Stock, Neat Aquatics Wide and Narrow, and the 4dAquatics Directional

    Tried a few different wetsides today and thought I would share: BONUS: feel free to critique my aquascape (I will add an island on the front left) Not a scientific test but speps: Mp10, 40% Flow, 32g Fiji EXT (only filled below the overflow for now) - about 23" left to right. Sorry for the...
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    Washington Lighting Dry Goods Mp40, radion, xr30 g4 pro, reeflink, 150sss skimmer

    X2 Radion xr30 G4 pros, $300ea $275ea - SOLD X1 MP40 - SOLD
  21. pal98111

    Can I bury the Kenya Tree trunk in sand?

    Can I bury the trunk of my Kenya tree deep in the sand? It keeps shrinking in the flow and the other place that I can move it to just has a sand bed. I had it in the sand before but it fell over. I need to really bury it.
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    Powerhead Mounting Help

    Hello! I am new to the hobby and am in the process of planning out my first reef tank. The tank that I have selected is 48" long and 24" wide and 20" tall with two flexible return pump discharge points in the middle back of the tank. I am very interested in the Vortech MP40 powerheads but I...
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    New Refuge - how do I know how often the tank is cycling via the pump?

    Hello, I have my new refuge running. 75 gallon tank. 20 gallon refuge. 1 1/2 inch PVC overflow. Hygger 4000 return pump. Two wrasse One clown - he keeps killing the other clowns Three Damsel fish Five anemones - two long T, three bubble Four snails Four crabs Live sand Live rock Ph - 8.2 Temp...
  24. Vivid Creative Aquatics

    What kind of aquarium(s) do keep?

    Tell Us About Your Aquarium. what brand is it - is it a custom build or a off-the-shelf aquarium? Is it an all-in-one or does it have a sump, or maybe a canister filter? How many gallons is it, and what are the dimensions? Is it a mixed reef, fish only SPS dominant? Or, maybe a freshwater build?
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    Powerheads Dry Goods SOLD 2x IceCap Gyre 2k pumps

    I have a pair of Icecap 2k Gyres for sale. They both come with the controllers but these are also Hydros wave engine compatible. Both pumps work great and have just been cleaned up. Asking $175 for the pair shipped to the lower 48. I only accept PayPal.
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