SkinnyPete
Aquarium Advice Freak
Finally beginning work on a 125RR in my basement. Plan to plumb through a wall in my finished side, over to a 50g sump/fuge in the unfinished side.
I was running a Mag 9.5 for the past year as a return in my 110 set-up and I wasn't happy with it. Very noisy and ran hot. Still in perfect shape so I could continue to use it since my sump will be in a different room.
1. How much flow should I be returning using only the two 1 1/4" bulkheads as drains?
2. Can someone recommend a return pump for this purpose?
3. Can someone suggest a couple powerheads for a 125 aggressive tank? Was thinking of 2 Hydor Koralia 2's or 3's which would get me 10-15x turnover. I've always believed in good water movement, corals or not - but, I thought I read (although i can't find it now) that porcupine puffers don't like heavy flow. I plan on having a porc, a large angel, an eel, and a trigger of some type.
Any help would be...well....helpful.
I was running a Mag 9.5 for the past year as a return in my 110 set-up and I wasn't happy with it. Very noisy and ran hot. Still in perfect shape so I could continue to use it since my sump will be in a different room.
1. How much flow should I be returning using only the two 1 1/4" bulkheads as drains?
2. Can someone recommend a return pump for this purpose?
3. Can someone suggest a couple powerheads for a 125 aggressive tank? Was thinking of 2 Hydor Koralia 2's or 3's which would get me 10-15x turnover. I've always believed in good water movement, corals or not - but, I thought I read (although i can't find it now) that porcupine puffers don't like heavy flow. I plan on having a porc, a large angel, an eel, and a trigger of some type.
Any help would be...well....helpful.