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12/05/2007, 09:32 PM
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new to reefing my 220
hello all this is my latest attempt tp saltwater reefing about 3 yrs ago i had a 46 gal bow front and after about a year every thing was growing and going good but seemed as if everyday was spending too much time and would not stay stable i am hoping this setup is more enjoyable just trying to get it off to a good start, as of right now 200lbs of live rock 3 1200 marinland phs the main drive is just a mag 9 but will be plumbing a mag 18 next weekend in sump with a refuge will any advice or tips will be greatly appreciated.
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#2
12/05/2007, 10:37 PM
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Looks very good I really like your aquascaping. I wouldn't bother with the mag 18 though you really only want 3 to 5 times turn over running thru your sump the mag 9 should be fine. Keep up the good work.
HTH Kakan.
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12/06/2007, 08:55 AM
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umm thats interesting because every where i go they say that for a reef i need more turnover,,thas why im here to get good advice with the tanks interest and not with the intrest of getting my money ,,u know what i mean any one lelse agree pls respond
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#4
12/06/2007, 09:02 AM
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In a reef you do want lots of turnover and water movement but you don't want it all going thru your sump IMHO I would keep the mag 9 for the return and use the mag18 on a closed loop system.
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12/06/2007, 09:10 AM
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now this is what im talking about can u pls school me on the closed system and what would be a good way to st that up pls
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#6
12/06/2007, 09:43 AM
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Melve has a good how-to that doesn't require you to drill your tank.
http://www.melevsreef.com/closedloop.html
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#7
12/06/2007, 10:00 AM
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thank u my question is do i need the scwd or could i just let run continuous, in the system and what would be the best location for the the return spouts
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#8
12/06/2007, 11:11 AM
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No you don't have to have the SCWD it just give more random and natural flow as far as outlets go I'm guessing your tank is 6' long so I would put 4 outlets spaced along the back
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12/06/2007, 01:05 PM
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well thank u i probably could even place them at random heigts or would one level be better
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