dansemacabre
Aquarium Advice Freak
(this question got lost in another thread)
If I'm making my own overflow (syphon-style, w/ PVC piping) how on earth will I know how many gph the overlfow is? If the magdrive 7 powering the skimmer is ~700gph, then I assume I want an overflow that is at least 700gph, but not much more. Which means the pump that pumps water out of the sump needs to be around 700gph after I factor in height, right? I'm not really sure, so I have to ask.
I have a question about lighting. For my 120 gallon (used to be 100, I broke down and got the 120 instead ), I will eventually want it to be a reef tank (it will start as a FOWLR). So, in order to avoid having to buy these expensive lights twice, what do you recommend? The dimensions are 72" long, 18" wide, and 20" tall. What is the difference between VHO and PC? I'd like to avoid MH if possible, and retrofits are fine with me. I'm pretty sure the original hoods coming with it are 3 24-inch hoods. Should I do 3 x [4x55w 24"] hoods, or is that absurd or what? I really haven't a clue. Thanks everyone, for all of your help. This is a great website. =]
If I'm making my own overflow (syphon-style, w/ PVC piping) how on earth will I know how many gph the overlfow is? If the magdrive 7 powering the skimmer is ~700gph, then I assume I want an overflow that is at least 700gph, but not much more. Which means the pump that pumps water out of the sump needs to be around 700gph after I factor in height, right? I'm not really sure, so I have to ask.
I have a question about lighting. For my 120 gallon (used to be 100, I broke down and got the 120 instead ), I will eventually want it to be a reef tank (it will start as a FOWLR). So, in order to avoid having to buy these expensive lights twice, what do you recommend? The dimensions are 72" long, 18" wide, and 20" tall. What is the difference between VHO and PC? I'd like to avoid MH if possible, and retrofits are fine with me. I'm pretty sure the original hoods coming with it are 3 24-inch hoods. Should I do 3 x [4x55w 24"] hoods, or is that absurd or what? I really haven't a clue. Thanks everyone, for all of your help. This is a great website. =]