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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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