clownfish123
Reefing newb
I can see greenish algae floating at the top of my tank and i was wondering if i need a protien skimmer or any other peice of equipment to help.
Power Heads
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Bifferwine
I am a girl
Do you have powerheads? If so, how many?
ZyberGoby
Because I'm clever
Just a kind tip for a 100g aquarium, you will need a pump and filter rated at a flow rate of at least 500 gallons per hour (gph).
little_fish
Moderator
That would only give you a turn over of 5x per hour, you want your turnover to be closer to 30x per hour. So you want around 3000 gph
clownfish123
Reefing newb
I have 2 fluval 404 and 1 powerhead rated at 750 gph, it is a cornor bow front tank. I will get another powerhead to increase the flow, is there any particular way that I should be directing the flow? Thanks for all the advice.
ZyberGoby
Because I'm clever
oops my bad thanks for the correction Hannah I looked at the wrong thing this morning. but yes thanks for correcting me:Cheers:
ZyberGoby
Because I'm clever
The way I had mine before I got the mp-10 was one was about 6-7in from the top on the left side wall glass pointed up and to the front, then one on the right wall glass towards the back 7-8in from the top pointed down and to the back of the tank I had a third on the back of the tank in the mid range pointed towards the left side of the tank.
I don't know if this will work for you but it did my tank alright.:Cheers:
Bifferwine
I am a girl
You need a lot more flow in the tank. You shouldn't have stuff settling on the surface. I would have at least 4 powerheads for a tank that size. Aim them towards the surface of the water so they create a ripple.
clownfish123
Reefing newb
Thanks
