Biocube 29 Flow Question...............

[shelbeth]

Please, serious answers only from professionals. No 13 year olds with no experience.
I have a Biocube 29 and I having such a hard time with adjusting the powerheads for oceanic current. I have the stock outlet pump facing straight out, and 2 Korillas facing the curved glass, straight ahead.
I guess what I want to know is "what is the proper placement of the Korillas for oceanic current". I know that the stock pump is catch 22, but the korillias can be adjust anywhere. So many people have their own opinions, but I'm looking for correct oceanic current, if even possible.
Let me know. Thanks.

 

[snakeblitz33]

The simple answer is, no matter what powerheads we have, or how complex they are, we can not, as hobbyists, replicate true ocean currents.

 

[shelbeth]

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Originally Posted by SnakeBlitz33 http:///t/389163/biocube-29-flow-question#post_3437251
The simple answer is, no matter what powerheads we have, or how complex they are, we can not, as hobbyists, replicate true ocean currents.
Yea, I kinda thought that. I have seen some aquariums having a small tidal current in them though, where the water surface swishes from one side of the tank to another. I didn't know if that was possible in a biocube, considering that the tanks I have seen were larger tanks.
Thanks for the reply.

 

[snakeblitz33]

You can put a tidal wave box on larger tanks, sure. Under the right conditions, they can make corals really happy. There are not many options when it comes to your tank, however, to do a wave box, surge tank, or other device. Even though you can try to replicate some of the currents of the ocean, only the ocean will do the best job and be the most natural environment for our fish and corals to live and thrive in.
All you can do is try your best to duplicate ocean conditions...

 

[shelbeth]

Quote:
Originally Posted by SnakeBlitz33 http:///t/389163/biocube-29-flow-question#post_3437289
You can put a tidal wave box on larger tanks, sure. Under the right conditions, they can make corals really happy. There are not many options when it comes to your tank, however, to do a wave box, surge tank, or other device. Even though you can try to replicate some of the currents of the ocean, only the ocean will do the best job and be the most natural environment for our fish and corals to live and thrive in.
All you can do is try your best to duplicate ocean conditions...
I have been doing just that, and the best I came up with is a swirling vortex in the middle of the tank. The circulation is mostly in the middle and dies off at the top. Maybe I need stronger powerheads?

 

[snakeblitz33]

It's best to have turbulent water at the top of the tank. If you only have one powerhead, aim it across the top of the water. Not down from the top to bottom or bottom pointing up - but directly across it. It oxygenates the water more for aerobic bacteria to build up to process and remove waste. It's also indirect flow for most corals that they appreciate.
So, how do you know I'm not one of those inexperienced 13 year olds?

 

[shelbeth]

Quote:
Originally Posted by SnakeBlitz33 http:///t/389163/biocube-29-flow-question#post_3437302
It's best to have turbulent water at the top of the tank. If you only have one powerhead, aim it across the top of the water. Not down from the top to bottom or bottom pointing up - but directly across it. It oxygenates the water more for aerobic bacteria to build up to process and remove waste. It's also indirect flow for most corals that they appreciate.
So, how do you know I'm not one of those inexperienced 13 year olds?
Lol....because an inexperienced 13 year old wouldn't have a career path as a taxidermist.

 

[snakeblitz33]

lol! You're right.
Taxidermy is just something that pays the bills. My career as a Marine Biologist hasn't even begun yet. Gotta get some more education behind me first. Sounds like you have been reading my posts for quite some time now. lol

 

[spanko]

Really depends on the livestock you have in the tank and their placement. You don't want any pump pushing water directly on the coral.
Best placement would be have the stock pump pointing straight forward and up at the surface somewhat so the the top of the water is rippling. This will help with gas exchange in the tank. For the K's, one on the left one on the right. One towards the front pointed to the middle and one on the bakc pointed toward the middle. All of this current will be banging into each other causing some great random flow in the tank.
JMO

 

[snakeblitz33]

Spanko's right. That's how I would do it.

 

[shelbeth]

Quote:
Originally Posted by spanko http:///t/389163/biocube-29-flow-question#post_3437353
Really depends on the livestock you have in the tank and their placement. You don't want any pump pushing water directly on the coral.
Best placement would be have the stock pump pointing straight forward and up at the surface somewhat so the the top of the water is rippling. This will help with gas exchange in the tank. For the K's, one on the left one on the right. One towards the front pointed to the middle and one on the bakc pointed toward the middle. All of this current will be banging into each other causing some great random flow in the tank.
JMO
So then my placement isn't good? I have thought about placing a K on the front glass, but the only thing is that big honking thing would look so out of place on the front of a Biocube. It would be a real eyesore.
Is there a way to massive flow by keeping both Ks on the back wall?
By the way (to everyone on SWF):

 

[spanko]

Again the placement really depends on your coral and their placement. You don't want the flow blasting directly on any coral.