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Hi There,
I hope someone can adivse
I've set up a saltwater tank about a month ago, this is my first so I am a complete newbie who likes to do a lot of research - after cycling finished, I introduced 2 small clownfish, they seem to be doing well, but this is only their second day. In the future, I am looking to add clean up crew, softies and LPS, but I am not in a hurry at all. I hope these little boys will be fine, and I am planning to introduce 2-3 red-legged hermit in a few weeks if parameters are fine.
Before I add corals, I'd like to set up the tank so it has a flow that can support life properly. (really I'd like to do this ASAP as I already added the two fish).
My current setup is the Fluval Evo 13.5 gallons with the stock light. I upgraded the bio media to bio home ultimate and changed the return pump to the Eheim Compact 1000 to increase the turnover rate, that is now 20+ /hour.
After doing some research, I think it would be a good idea to imitate oscillating and turbulent flow.
To have a turbulent flow present, I was thinking to replace the return pumps output with the vivid creative 1/2in random flow generator nozzle and also add a wavemaker for oscillating flow (it would be nice to find a small and quiet one that is not expensive either).
Do you guys think the above would be enough or too much, or I might even be completely on the wrong path here. If it's feasible, what would you recommend for the oscillating flow?
Thank you kindly!
I hope someone can adivse
I've set up a saltwater tank about a month ago, this is my first so I am a complete newbie who likes to do a lot of research - after cycling finished, I introduced 2 small clownfish, they seem to be doing well, but this is only their second day. In the future, I am looking to add clean up crew, softies and LPS, but I am not in a hurry at all. I hope these little boys will be fine, and I am planning to introduce 2-3 red-legged hermit in a few weeks if parameters are fine.
Before I add corals, I'd like to set up the tank so it has a flow that can support life properly. (really I'd like to do this ASAP as I already added the two fish).
My current setup is the Fluval Evo 13.5 gallons with the stock light. I upgraded the bio media to bio home ultimate and changed the return pump to the Eheim Compact 1000 to increase the turnover rate, that is now 20+ /hour.
After doing some research, I think it would be a good idea to imitate oscillating and turbulent flow.
To have a turbulent flow present, I was thinking to replace the return pumps output with the vivid creative 1/2in random flow generator nozzle and also add a wavemaker for oscillating flow (it would be nice to find a small and quiet one that is not expensive either).
Do you guys think the above would be enough or too much, or I might even be completely on the wrong path here. If it's feasible, what would you recommend for the oscillating flow?
Thank you kindly!