And so it begins!!------72 gallon.

Well I saw a beautiful 500g lps and sps reef and the owner (Johnnyrock at Marine supply Canada) could tell you his turnover rate, I'm sure it was at least 30x! I remember the frogspawn getting battered but it looked happy. Turnover is not the most important factor, its direction of flow too. A wavemaker is probably a very good idea for your tank. It prevents dead spots, low flow areas and ensures flow all over the tank.
 
Also pointing the flow of two powerheads together is a good idea to create random water flow. i have also seen tanks with dominant sps running at 20 x turnoverate, but i have to say, they didn't look in the same league as other i have seen running at 30x +, and always like swimfins said research before you buy. At lfs, they don't use a wave maker, but have powerheads on timers changing every 20 seconds, to creat different flow patterns, and works well aswell, and also eliminates deadspots.
 
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Also pointing the flow of two powerheads together is a good idea to create random water flow. i have also seen tanks with dominant sps running at 20 x turnoverate, but i have to say, they didn't look in the same league as other i have seen running at 30x +, and always like swimfins said research before you buy. At lfs, they don't use a wave maker, but have powerheads on timers changing every 20 seconds, to creat different flow patterns, and works well aswell, and also eliminates deadspots.
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Point well taken. Will invest in some high flow powerheads when ever i decide to go full out SPS.

Thanks!!
 
Picked up ASM G2 skimmer today, and droped off sump to Dee in Brampton. Hes gona install the in-line pump for me (which he says is good), and do all the baffles, etc.

Heres a pic of this brand new puppy!! :D

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Mooch28 said:
Either a 90 or 120 of this cherry coloured all glass classic missions series tank....

http://www.all-glass.com/products/featured/classicmission/
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Very nice furniture! I especially like the way the canopy opens (the front raises up, not just the top).


Dimensions of tank are 48 inch x 24 inch x 25 inch.

If i go with 90, 48 inch x 18 inch x 25 inch.

Im pushing for the 120.
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I was leaning towards the 120 too, since the footprint is not that much bigger than the 90. It was, however, quite a bit more expensive than the 90 (probably partially due to the dual overflows). Also, standing on a stepladder in front of the tank, I have a very difficult time reaching in there to do things... I can't imagine working on anything even a little bigger! Then again, once I start aquascaping, I'm sure I'll long for those 6 inches. (no sick jokes please) :)

Regardless, considering that my wife was insisting on a 55, I feel lucky to have the 90!

--Mike
 
It looks as if your coming along nice mooch.

The skimmer you chose was a good decision. I would have purchased one if I found these first. They’re a counterpart to Euro-reef. You can modify it to recirculate and also add a bigger pump to knock up the performance if you’re getting a bigger system.

You’re not as limited, and it will be more stable if you get the larger aquarium. You can always push that. The draw back is the expense.
 
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Guys, ive found two of these MH units used, but in excellent condition.

http://www.hellolights.com/lamps-now/ocli25hqiame.html

Now, they would go inside the canaopy. The canopy is only 8 inches high, which means if i install these suckers in the canopy, then im looking at placing two 250 DE bulbs only 4-5 inches from the water surface.

Is that too close, and will it cause major evaporation on either a 90 or 120 gallon??

By the way, im getting both pendants for $250 canadian including ballast and two DE 250 watt bulbs. :joke:
 
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