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So brand new at this and reading more than my mind can swallow so I figured I post my setup online.
I have a 75 Gallon main tank and a 55 Gallon sump. The sump is setup to have a refugium section.
Here's the products I have:
(2) 300 watt heaters - One in the suction portion of sump, one in the drain section so I have them at both ends of sump
Bio balls - placed in refugium as base vs mud or sand (not sure if that was a good idea or if they should be in the sock section to act as a filter
(4) SunSun JVP Powerheads 800GPH (2 in main tank... one on each side with attempt at one pushing one way on backside, the other the opposite but at front side, 1 located in protein skimmer section.... 1 not in use)
Aquastation silent DC pump DC-12000 (80w 3100GPH)
Drain and return are 1" PVC
All other plumbing 1.25" PVC
Pump return is open maybe 1/8 to slow the flow
Protein Skimmer is Reef Octopus Classic 110INT 4" internal which is off as the tank is newly setup.
So... that's where I'm at with a 6 pin and clownfish. Is the setup good.... any change recommendations, any recommendations or knowledge to impart? Let me have it. I don't mind criticisim, and looking forward to it so I can only get better and take care of my fish and soon to be coral/reef life.
Plans:
Obtaining more base rock then tossing in some live rock to get it all going live.
nano LED for refugium
LED light setup for top
Custom top hoods for both aquariums to help with evaporation
I think I may go with a smaller pump, hope was using a larger pump at its lowest level to give it more longevity but this pump is on its lowest setting and I have to keep the return valve shut almost 7/8 of the way for a smooth flow vs overpowering flow.
I have a 75 Gallon main tank and a 55 Gallon sump. The sump is setup to have a refugium section.
Here's the products I have:
(2) 300 watt heaters - One in the suction portion of sump, one in the drain section so I have them at both ends of sump
Bio balls - placed in refugium as base vs mud or sand (not sure if that was a good idea or if they should be in the sock section to act as a filter
(4) SunSun JVP Powerheads 800GPH (2 in main tank... one on each side with attempt at one pushing one way on backside, the other the opposite but at front side, 1 located in protein skimmer section.... 1 not in use)
Aquastation silent DC pump DC-12000 (80w 3100GPH)
Drain and return are 1" PVC
All other plumbing 1.25" PVC
Pump return is open maybe 1/8 to slow the flow
Protein Skimmer is Reef Octopus Classic 110INT 4" internal which is off as the tank is newly setup.
So... that's where I'm at with a 6 pin and clownfish. Is the setup good.... any change recommendations, any recommendations or knowledge to impart? Let me have it. I don't mind criticisim, and looking forward to it so I can only get better and take care of my fish and soon to be coral/reef life.
Plans:
Obtaining more base rock then tossing in some live rock to get it all going live.
nano LED for refugium
LED light setup for top
Custom top hoods for both aquariums to help with evaporation
I think I may go with a smaller pump, hope was using a larger pump at its lowest level to give it more longevity but this pump is on its lowest setting and I have to keep the return valve shut almost 7/8 of the way for a smooth flow vs overpowering flow.