reeffreak
Reef pro
Awesome Slm,IR's are very important.
Slm32123 75 gallon build!
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slm32123
Reefing newb
Ok, so I have the lighting figured out, and everything. Now what I need to know is, which overflow kit to get from glass-holes.com and then I am going to need to know how much I am going to need for plumbing. I was planning on using flexible pool hose.
BL1
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I wouldn't use the pool tubing, the ridges on it will restrict some of your flow. If you want to use flexible tubing then I would suggest vinyl tubing instead
slm32123
Reefing newb
ok, so vinyl tubing. now i need to know if i am going to have to get the 1500 gph overflow kit or the 750 gph overflow kit, and I would like 2 returns, but don't know what size i will need
yote
In Memoriam
Personally,I'd go with the 1500 gph kit.That way theres no worries about it not being able to handle more flow.
slm32123
Reefing newb
ok, now, will a quietone 2200 pump be enough to do 2 returns one in each rear corner, with the 1500 gph overflow in the center?
BL1
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no, you'll need a much more powerful pump, the description says that only pumps 581 gph
slm32123
Reefing newb
Could I use 2 of those since they are only about 50 bucks, or where can i get a sufficient one for around 100 bucks
Bifferwine
I am a girl
Rio HyperFlow pumps are good.
Rio Rio Hyper Flow Pumps Aquarium Water Pumps
1290 gph for $63.
It's still a little bit slow for your overflow -- you want to buy a pump rated slightly higher than your overflow.
Rio Rio Hyper Flow Pumps Aquarium Water Pumps
1290 gph for $63.
It's still a little bit slow for your overflow -- you want to buy a pump rated slightly higher than your overflow.
slm32123
Reefing newb
sounds good, but you say i should have a pump rated higher than my overflow, so i would need something rated at least 1500 right?
slm32123
Reefing newb
just started looking at the quiet one 6000 pump, its rated 1506gph and its only 101 bucks on foster and smith
Bifferwine
I am a girl
Quiet Ones are good pumps. Keep in mind, you have to take into account head loss.
slm32123
Reefing newb
well most common is about a 4 to five foot head correct?
slm32123
Reefing newb
Ok, I was just looking at lights on aquatraders. and I know I decided to get 8x54w T5 from fishneedit. But I think it will be better to get this fixture from aquatraders... what do you guys think? Odyssea Metal Halide System Its a lot more wattage for the same price. and has moonlights which my mother wants on the tank
BL1
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This is the one I just bought for my tank Odyssea Metal Halide System it's the same fixture and price just with T5s instead of PCs. I've been told its too much light for a 75 but, I'm just going to run the T5s 30 mins before and after the MH's and just run the MH during the day. Unfortunately I'm still waiting for delivery so I can't give you an opinion of the fixture yet
cageburn
Reef enthusiast
do the 8x54 watt :) once you replace the bulbs with atis youll thank us lol :)
slm32123
Reefing newb
alright brock, i trust ya your corals look beautiful and look like they grow great under T5s
the other thing i ned to find out is if the odyssea fixtures have IRs or not. if they do i will get them instead of the fishneedit lights
the other thing i ned to find out is if the odyssea fixtures have IRs or not. if they do i will get them instead of the fishneedit lights
BL1
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By IR, are you talking about moonlights? If so, they don't come with them
reeffreak
Reef pro
Individual reflectors,Brian.
BL1
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Ahhh, that makes way more sense :frustrat:
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