| i agree with john the rule of thumb is 10x turn over rate but that is becoming debateable by alot of hobbyist for a number of reasons, bb for one and ect ect ect. your overflow will actually handle more volume then they are rated at but i would go with whay boomer suggest and look at the calculaters that way you know your at least in the ball park. if you need more water movement add some closed loops, they dont effect the overflow or return rate at all.
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120 gal/in wall tank/starboard substraight/2 250 watt 10k xm metal halides/ 4 55watt 03 actinics/150lbs lr/scwd on return/scwd on a closed loop/aquaclear aquatics 200 pro wetdry w/skimmer.
ask all the questions you have if we cant answer it we'll make up some thing. remember patience is the key to a kick ass reef.
dave.  |