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Old 05-10-2008, 08:02 AM   #12 (permalink)
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Re: The perfect flow for a mixed reef tank

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Originally Posted by Rcpilot View Post
I like the idea of using a surge tank. What would be a good size surge tank for a 90g mixed reef?
LxWx(how much you are willing to let the water level fall)...3" maybe. Use the tank volume calculator and that will give you your resevoir size. Surge tanks can be loud and splashy though, I considered one for my new build but talked myself out of it.
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