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Thanks.I think your build thread is great. I have a 120 (60x18x26) that I hope to get up and running in the next few months. I noticed you've changed your flow setup a few times. I'm looking to do softies and some LPS so I want some programmable dc pumps. I saw that you were using Jebao SLW-30s (at one point?) and I was thinking of a pair of these to start because they are pretty cheap and it seems like they would be a good place to start. I plan to take my time and stock up very slowly. I'm in no rush. Any thought or suggestions?
I went from the Jebao Gyres I got with the tank, over to the SLW-30s. Those were good, but didn't seem to create enough flow everywhere. So then I bought the Sicce pumps to suplement. Even with the four powerheads I was starting to get some algae breakouts.
I bought the newer Jebao Gyres, and one step up, and now I'm running those along with the Sicce. The Sicce are on the back wall pointing towards the front. Mainly using them to try and keep detritus from building up in the rocks.
I think part of my problem is the 'scape limiting flow. It's great for caves and lots of coral placement, but it is taking me longer to fine tune the powerhead placement.
The other issue may have been overfeeding. I've since cut back to once per day. Between that and the powerhead 99% of the algae is gone.
Make sure to create a build thread so I (and others) cam see how you progress!