New tank (I want to do it right this time)

MoonBiscuit · May 7, 2020

What’s up y’all? Hey guys and gals, I’m Mike and new to R2R. Im currently running a non-drilled B.S. aqueon 75g mixed Reef for over two years. I woke up one day and decided to go saltwater, rushed it a little, made some mistakes (obviously), and had some success too. I have recently made friends with a glass guy who’s going to build me a new tank. 48x32x24 I believe it’s around 160g. So here’s the thing, I want a pristine set up this time. I’ve researched a lot, I’ve seen all the “basic rules of thumbs” but I’m asking you guys and gals for some help and specifics. Mostly on overflows and returns. I realize a lot of it is personal preference. I’m asking for some help on specific flow rate numbers. Please be specific and make it idiot proof. Well, because I’m an idiot!!! Thank you in advance

Mike

mike werner · May 7, 2020

Welcome

jsker · May 7, 2020

Mike welcome to R2R

Redfoxtang · May 7, 2020

Welcome to R2R!!!

Peace River · May 7, 2020

Welcome to R2R!!!

Mastiffsrule · May 7, 2020

Fred2482 · May 7, 2020

Welcome. I would shot for about 5x the tank size per hour, so 800 GPH. That said anything between 360 and 800 gph will work.

dbl · May 7, 2020

Welcome to R2R and your new reefing family.

Crabs McJones · May 7, 2020

Welcome to R2R!

New&no clue · May 7, 2020

Welcome to the Reef. For flow it will depend on what type of corals you want to keep. There are some good articles here on flow rates for different corals as well as BRS has some videos about flow.

Introduction to Flow, Tank Turnover, and Powerheads for the Reef Tank, Part 1

A beginner article on water flow in the reef tank.

www.reef2reef.com

MoonBiscuit · May 7, 2020

Thank you, I’m going to go mixed reef for sure. So i know I’m going to need good flow up towards the top of the tank. I will read the article thanks

Chefwheredyougo · May 7, 2020

Welcome to R2R!

Dolelo96 · May 7, 2020

Welcome to the R2R family!.

johnston · May 7, 2020

WELCOME TO R2R

kevin318 · May 7, 2020

MoonBiscuit said:
What’s up y’all? Hey guys and gals, I’m Mike and new to R2R. Im currently running a non-drilled B.S. aqueon 75g mixed Reef for over two years. I woke up one day and decided to go saltwater, rushed it a little, made some mistakes (obviously), and had some success too. I have recently made friends with a glass guy who’s going to build me a new tank. 48x32x24 I believe it’s around 160g. So here’s the thing, I want a pristine set up this time. I’ve researched a lot, I’ve seen all the “basic rules of thumbs” but I’m asking you guys and gals for some help and specifics. Mostly on overflows and returns. I realize a lot of it is personal preference. I’m asking for some help on specific flow rate numbers. Please be specific and make it idiot proof. Well, because I’m an idiot!!! Thank you in advance

Mike

Welcome, you’ll love it here.