Flow rate

Discussion in 'Refugium' started by mikejrice, Jun 25, 2009.

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  1. mikejrice

    mikejrice 3reef Affiliate

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    I guess Ill have to consider that. I think Im going to end up running my fuge rate a little high. Maybe about 50 gph but Ill figure it all out when the rest of my Koralia's and new return pump get here.
     
    mikejrice, Jun 25, 2009
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  2. steve wright

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    the reason is to give the water in the fuge more time so that its proccesed fully before going back to DT
    your set up may have very low nutrient issues/ bioload and as such your not having any issues

    but if you do find your parameters go out of whack - slowing that flow rate might be something that would help at that time

    Steve
     
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    thanks Steve.

    I guess the slower the water crosses over the chaeto the more nitrates it would remove.
     
    dahos, Jun 26, 2009
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