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Overflow gph?
All-Glass aquariums lists maximum gph through the 2 built in "mega flow"
overflows in their tanks at 1200 gph total. On a 180 gallon tank, isn't that
a little low? shouldn't the gph be more like 2000 or more?
<Yes... like most all such pre-made arrangements these are too small and few.
Bob Fenner>
Re: Overflow gph?
uh oh, what should I do then? I was just getting ready to slap down $700 for
one of these, is there a better route? I thought it was better than using
hang on overflows?
<If you haven't done so, ask your dealer or the manufacturer directly to
"up-size" the bulkheads... to 2" inside diameter if you'd like... or add another
of the size they regularly provide. The big companies don't mind these "custom
jobs". Bob Fenner>
Should I get a pre-drilled tank?
Hello WWM crew! << Blundell today. >>
Thanks so much for your time and expertise! << In this case my time, I have no
expertise. >>
I am switching from a 55 gal tank to a 125 gal. I currently have about
40 lbs of live rock in my 55 gal tank and will be moving that and my 60
lbs of sand to the new 125 gal. tank. I have a Fluval 404 canister
filter. Will that be enough filtration for the 125 gal? << With more live rock
and sand, then yes you'll be fine. >> I want to add
more live rock to the new tank. How much more would you recommend to
help with the filtration? << As much as you can afford. Or about 90 pounds.
>>
Livestock consists of 1sailfin tang, 1 blue hepatus tang, 1 bicolor
Pseudochromis, 2 ocellaris clowns, 2 yellow tail damsels, 1 lawnmower
blenny, 3 pajama cardinals, 1 green brittle star, 2 cleaner shrimp, 4
camelback shrimp, 1 feather duster, some snails and hermits.
Also, I have been searching for more information on advantages of
predrilled tanks. I don't know enough about why they are better to
decide if that is what I want to purchase. << Worth every penny. >> Could you
direct me to some
information? << They are so nice, and so trouble free. I'd have a hard time
buying a new tank that wasn't pre-drilled. It is the way to go. >>
My LFS recommended a wet/dry filter with bioballs, but I think I would
prefer to keep my canister. << I don't like either. I especially wouldn't go
with a bioball system when that same area can be used as a refugium. >> What
would my advantage be to get a
predrilled, if I stick to the canister filter? << You can easily plumb a sump
for a refugium, or a closed loop system. Two great ideas. The refugium can
really help out a tank. >> I would like to find
more information on sumps, too, and whether or not I should have one.
Thanks for the info! << Yep, you'll want one. They are like having a whole
other tank for the addicted reefers. >>
RC
<< Blundell >>
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