I have recently moved my tank and have had my new tank running for 3 months now. I have a 75g tank with a 30 g sump(20g of water). I have approx. 75 lbs of rock in the main tank. There are approx. 70 lbs of sand/crushed coral in the tanks combined. The rock and sand has been in an active tank for several years. At this time I have a cleanup crew and a few damsels for appearance until I actually figure out what to do.
I would like to start adding corals. But I want to ensure that I have most of what I need before I start. I am concerned about water flow. What do I need for circulation, how many power heads and where should they be located. The inflow is at the front top left of the tank and the overflow is in the back right. There are areas where water does not flow very well. Should I break the inflow into multiple flows? Or use powerheads to circulate the water.
Lighting – 36” LED Marineland Reef strip in use and a 48” and 24”(for the sump) on its way. 700 G/hr pump from sump to main.
Please feel free to give any advise. I have had a saltwater tank for years but never fully committed myself to doing it right. Now I am looking to do it right and keeping it in good condition.
Cheers,
TS
I would like to start adding corals. But I want to ensure that I have most of what I need before I start. I am concerned about water flow. What do I need for circulation, how many power heads and where should they be located. The inflow is at the front top left of the tank and the overflow is in the back right. There are areas where water does not flow very well. Should I break the inflow into multiple flows? Or use powerheads to circulate the water.
Lighting – 36” LED Marineland Reef strip in use and a 48” and 24”(for the sump) on its way. 700 G/hr pump from sump to main.
Please feel free to give any advise. I have had a saltwater tank for years but never fully committed myself to doing it right. Now I am looking to do it right and keeping it in good condition.
Cheers,
TS