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[Jdbrusseau]

I am looking to start back up in saltwater. I'm going to be building a 120 gallon mix tank. I have the tank set up using a fluval fx6 and using under gravel filtration with it. The discharge is into three one half inch pylons that I have loofah sponges around to disperse the flow. The goal being a calm tank. So far 100% successful no visible water movement but it is cycling when I add food coloring.
my Question is how strong do I want the current to be. I'm cycling with a 462 gallon flow rate at the head. Do I need to add wave generators to create more current? I have always found too much current to be distressing to the fish

 

[Jdbrusseau]

I am looking to start back up in saltwater. I'm going to be building a 120 gallon mix tank. I have the tank set up using a fluval fx6 and using under gravel filtration with it. The discharge is into three one half inch pylons that I have loofah sponges around to disperse the flow. The goal being a calm tank. So far 100% successful no visible water movement but it is cycling when I add food coloring.
my Question is how strong do I want the current to be. I'm cycling with a 462 gallon flow rate at the head. Do I need to add wave generators to create more current? I have always found too much current to be distressing to the fish

 

[vetteguy53081]

I am looking to start back up in saltwater. I'm going to be building a 120 gallon mix tank. I have the tank set up using a fluval fx6 and using under gravel filtration with it. The discharge is into three one half inch pylons that I have loofah sponges around to disperse the flow. The goal being a calm tank. So far 100% successful no visible water movement but it is cycling when I add food coloring.
my Question is how strong do I want the current to be. I'm cycling with a 462 gallon flow rate at the head. Do I need to add wave generators to create more current? I have always found too much current to be distressing to the fish

You want moderate current based on fish/coral but if adding DOS or bottom coral such as elegance and meaty coral, you will need added flow

 

[Jdbrusseau]

You want moderate current based on fish/coral but if adding DOS or bottom coral such as elegance and meaty coral, you will need added flow

I purchased a 1050 gallon wave maker. It does a good job of destroying surface tension without putting in too much current. No I just have to find it inexpensive flow meter for my filtration system. I tried the hose ones but they leak really bad