Is this enough surface agitation?

[Smithrz]

Hey folks, got a simple question here, hoping for a simple answer, haha.

I’m still in my cycle phase, all going well so far, and I have finally got the water level holding steady in the overflow, skimmer has stopped fluctuating as much, etc…

I just want to gather some thoughts on whether or not there’s enough surface agitation? See attached video (excuse the Netflix audio in the background).

Tank will be fish only for a few months, then i’ll be starting with some simple softies, and once I prove to myself I can keep those alive, I’ll move onto LPS. Currently don’t have any plans or aspirations for SPS.

Equipment:
Red Sea Reefer 170 G2 (135ltr display vol)
Res Sea Reef Run 5500 DC Pump at 25%
Red Sea Reef Wave 25 at 40%
Total tank run time: 3 days.

Thanks!

 

[gt4profession]

Can’t see it

 

[ErikVR]

Maybe it's just me but I have never seen videos on this forum. They never load.

 

[Smithrz]

Aww man, that’s annoying lol. Does it have to be a certain file format?

 

[Smithrz]

I’m going to my LFS soon so I’ll ask them. Thanks for checking the post, though.

 

[Steve2020]

Surface agitation looks fine to me. With the return nozzles above the water the way you have them you should get decent gas exchange.

 

[Nano_Man]

Best way for video is ytube then copy and paste on your thread
Just downloaded the video plenty of movement at the surface of your tank. Looks a nice tidy set up

 

[exnisstech]

Looks good to me. We've had a 170 in our bedroom for several years and have been very happy with it.

 

[Smithrz]

Excellent, thanks folks!