Quick question.

[Vera94]

Just giving my situation for you. Just set up my third tank in house a simple set up very similar to yours. I have my pump just like yours on all the time. Since the power filter is providing surface break I just point mine straight across the tank. Helps keep waste suspended for filter to pick up. Don’t worry about clowns they find quiet spots very easily. My one clown loves swimming in the current when awake. That pump is not big so their is plenty of quiet spots for them to rest.! Looks great!

 

[Vera94]

Awesome thanks! I'm glad it looks okay since I'm really new to this. Just been doing a lot research but want to make sure I have long living happy fish.

 

[Vera94]

And does the powerhead look good placed where it's at?

 

[Garf]

New tanks are prone to bacterial blooms. If that happens you’ll want plenty of oxygenation so the bacteria don’t steal it all.

Awesome thanks! I'm glad it looks okay since I'm really new to this. Just been doing a lot research but want to make sure I have long living happy fish.

you got that heater on a controller?

 

[Vera94]

Cute little clowns. What filter is that?
D

 

[moz71]

And does the powerhead look good placed where it's at?

If me I would just raise it to mid depth and point to opposite corner but that is a lot of personal preference involved too

 

[Vera94]

New tanks are prone to bacterial blooms. If that happens you’ll want plenty of oxygenation so the bacteria don’t steal it all.































































































































you got that heater on a controller?































































New tanks are prone to bacterial blooms. If that happens you’ll want plenty of oxygenation so the bacteria don’t steal it all.



























































you got that heater onI a controller?



New tanks are prone to bacterial blooms. If that happens you’ll want plenty of oxygenation so the bacteria don’t steal it all.



you got that heater on a controller?

 

[Rmckoy]

With a typical
Wave maker they have different modes which deliver different flow patterns , surges etc .
some have a night sensor , when the light is dim they cut power

you want flow constantly for gas exchange , oxygenation etc but even at night corals need some flow to move water around them .

 

[Vera94]

I don't think the heater has a controller no. Just have to set it.

 

[Vera94]

If me I would just raise it to mid depth and point to opposite corner but that is a lot of personal preference involved too

 

[Vera94]

Like towards the filter or other corner?

 

[Vera94]

Thank you! I love these little guys. And this is the filter I have.

 

[Rmckoy]

Like towards the filter or other corner?

Slightly upwards to create a little movement in the surface .
Without it , you will
Most likely notice a oily film ( proteins ) on the surface .

 

[Rmckoy]

I don't think the heater has a controller no. Just have to set it.

I have never used a heater controller in years .
Though I have considered adding one . I still have a heater which is set at what ever temp and left alone .

they can fail On over heating .
this is where a controller comes in , it cuts the power off from the heater until it reaches a temp programmed to come on

 

[moz71]

Like towards the filter or other corner?

Point towards that “front” left corner so going across most of tank. (Not just along the back). I like the spot you have it just a little higher again not the biggest concern though. Also take a look at your power filter to see if that is making decent surface water agitation. If not point slightly up. If it is there is no need to pint up. A word of wisdom. Don’t rush with adding more fish and corals if doing corals. Wait add another fish wait etc. slow and patient wins in this hobby trust me I know I made every mistake

 

[Dan_P]

Okay, so best to leave it on all the time? Lol. A lot of back an forth. But I guess if I'm wanting to eventually get corals, I'll just keep the flow going. Just concerned about to much flow and if I'm creating the right flow pattern.

Yeah, many opinions, but only one counts: your livestock It will take some experimenting to dial in the flow but there is substantial leeway. This goes for the fish right now. Pay attention to their behavior. They will move into the flow they like. Just make sure they have a choice. It helps to know where they live in the wild.

 

[vetteguy53081]

Okay, so best to leave it on all the time? Lol. A lot of back an forth. But I guess if I'm wanting to eventually get corals, I'll just keep the flow going. Just concerned about to much flow and if I'm creating the right flow pattern.

Yes- only benefits tank and inhabitants

 

[Vera94]

Yeah, many opinions, but only one counts: your livestock  It will take some experimenting to dial in the flow but there is substantial leeway. This goes for the fish right now. Pay attention to their behavior. They will move into the flow they like. Just make sure they have a choice. It helps to know where they live in the wild.

 

[Vera94]

Yeah, that's what I'm most worried about because I really don't know their natural movements so I don't what to look for and what's normal. As I'm still learning. They are moving quickly in one little current.. but I'm just assuming they enjoy fighting the current?

 

[Vera94]

Point towards that “front” left corner so going across most of tank. (Not just along the back). I like the spot you have it just a little higher again not the biggest concern though. Also take a look at your power filter to see if that is making decent surface water agitation. If not point slightly up. If it is there is no need to pint up. A word of wisdom. Don’t rush with adding more fish and corals if doing corals. Wait add another fish wait etc. slow and patient wins in this hobby trust me I know I made every mistake