FLOW GOAL: Let's talk about Methods, Equipment, Lessons and Goals
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CindyKz
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1. What pumps, equipment, devices etc. are you using for flow?
On a standard 180gal tank, I have mp40s on either end programmed with the apex. They run in Tidal swell mode through the day max 50% but it varies a little through the day. Pulse overnight on antisynch. It also runs in nutrient transport mode for 30 mins following feed mode. There are random flow generators on my returns.
2. Do you have some type of method or idea that you're employing to accomplish your flow goals? (gyre, random, closed loop, just stick a pump on the glass etc)
I tried to design it so that I have enough low flow areas for LPS, with higher flow areas for hardier SPS. Trachys, lobos, acans don't always appreciate tons of flow.
3. What have you learned when it comes to producing flow in your tank? Pros and Cons!
I watch my corals. I have no idea how much turnover I have or anything like that, although I did look at the numbers a little when I was shopping for my return pump. I let my cleanup crew and my diamond goby worry about the detritus.
4. What is your goal for flow in your tank? (seems obvious but maybe not)
It's a mixed reef and I like my LPS, so I needed enough low flow areas. I placed the MP40s closer to the top so that the tops of the rocks, where I will eventually place a couple of hardier SPS varieties, get more flow. Right now the flow is enough for the few SPS I have, I may have to adjust as I add more.
On a standard 180gal tank, I have mp40s on either end programmed with the apex. They run in Tidal swell mode through the day max 50% but it varies a little through the day. Pulse overnight on antisynch. It also runs in nutrient transport mode for 30 mins following feed mode. There are random flow generators on my returns.
2. Do you have some type of method or idea that you're employing to accomplish your flow goals? (gyre, random, closed loop, just stick a pump on the glass etc)
I tried to design it so that I have enough low flow areas for LPS, with higher flow areas for hardier SPS. Trachys, lobos, acans don't always appreciate tons of flow.
3. What have you learned when it comes to producing flow in your tank? Pros and Cons!
I watch my corals. I have no idea how much turnover I have or anything like that, although I did look at the numbers a little when I was shopping for my return pump. I let my cleanup crew and my diamond goby worry about the detritus.
4. What is your goal for flow in your tank? (seems obvious but maybe not)
It's a mixed reef and I like my LPS, so I needed enough low flow areas. I placed the MP40s closer to the top so that the tops of the rocks, where I will eventually place a couple of hardier SPS varieties, get more flow. Right now the flow is enough for the few SPS I have, I may have to adjust as I add more.
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