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Just Moved In
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: New Jersey
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Phosphate Levels/ Powerhead
I have two quick questions... First off I tested my Phosphate levels today and they were between .5-1.0 ppm. I use RO/DI water and Instant Ocean salt and really dont feed too much.. What could be the cause of these phosphates and how much should I worry? Also I wanted to add more flow to my 115 gallon reef tank. I keep a clam, some softies, a few lps hard corals, brains, mushrooms, Gorgonian, etc. I have just a pipe hooked up to a pump now That is in the middle of the tank and flows toward the right wall. This is really not enough flow ( I don't know the specs on the pump, etc, I did not install or purchase it). But I was wondeing what kinda of a powerhead and pump if needed should I get? I was lookign at maxi-jets and others but didnt know the proper flow rate for my tank. Should one more powerhead suffice or is more reccomened? Any input would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
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Council
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Denville, NJ
Posts: 406
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Re: Phosphate Levels/ Powerhead
Check out the Seio Superflow pumps. You could probably use 2 or 3 of these for around $50 each and a wavemaker power source to create the current.
You definately need more flow. |
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Just Moved In
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: New Jersey
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Re: Phosphate Levels/ Powerhead
I misread my phosphate test so that was the cause of that! I also just purchased one seio 620 and one maxi jet 1200. I will think about adding more flow once I add these two powerheads. Should I consider moding my Maxi jet?
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