Luke's 20 tall mixed reef

reid429 · Jul 14, 2013

I wasn't even thinking. You might need to add more flow as well

LukeG · Jul 15, 2013

Why are you thinking more flow? What would it do?

T.W. · Jul 16, 2013

reid429 is probably thinking more flow to keep the nutrients in the water column longer giving the skimmer more time to pull it out before the algae can utilize it for growth...or I could be way off which has been known to happen

reid429 · Jul 16, 2013

T.W. said:
reid429 is probably thinking more flow to keep the nutrients in the water column longer giving the skimmer more time to pull it out before the algae can utilize it for growth...or I could be way off which has been known to happen

correct

LukeG · Jul 16, 2013

Thanks for the feedback.

T.W. · Jul 17, 2013

But that's weird Luke because I know you run more flow than I do and I have enough algae to keep my snails and crabs fed..could very well be the frequency of water changes..but I am glad that it is getting under control..

MoeManTheSnowMan · Jul 17, 2013

Nice set up.

You & TW are making me feel like Im slack'n with no sump.

LukeG · Jul 17, 2013

MoeManTheSnowMan said:
Nice set up.

You & TW are making me feel like Im slack'n with no sump.

I'm glad you started up the hobby again. I did the exact same thing as you. Took a break for several years then started up a 20.

You can always DIY a 10 gallon and add it in. I like hiding away the heater, skimmer, etc.

MoeManTheSnowMan · Jul 17, 2013

I hear you on hiding all your gear.

Wish I could but my stand will not allow for a sump. I will be upgrading before the year is up anyways.

Again, dig'n the set up....

LukeG · Jul 17, 2013

MoeManTheSnowMan said:
I hear you on hiding all your gear.

Wish I could but my stand will not allow for a sump. I will be upgrading before the year is up anyways.

Again, dig'n the set up....

Thanks Moe. What are you upgrading to?