Filter too strong?

[saltyduck]

Hey all. I have an aQua clear filter that I have set up as a refugium but I am a tad concerned that the flow from this filter is too strong for my tank. It's an aQuaClear 110 for 60-110 gallon tanks and my nano is a 15gallon. Is the waterfall from this filter too much flow? Is there such a thing as too much flow in saltwater? If it is too much flow, is there anything I can do to make it less strong? I have tried to set up the LR so it obstructs some of the flow, but I don't think it's enough. I also have a powerhead (for the tank size) in a corner as well.
Also, kind of unrelated, does anyone know of a light that is good and strong for inverts and things that DOESNT have a blue cast? The one I have now is a zoo med coral sun actinic 420 and it's practically like a black light and I'm not really a fan. But if it's what they need, then I'll get over it.I would just like to see everythings "true colors" so to speak!

 

[travelerjp98]

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Originally Posted by saltyduck http:///t/388548/filter-too-strong#post_3427123
Hey all. I have an aQua clear filter that I have set up as a refugium but I am a tad concerned that the flow from this filter is too strong for my tank. It's an aQuaClear 110 for 60-110 gallon tanks and my nano is a 15gallon. Is the waterfall from this filter too much flow? Is there such a thing as too much flow in saltwater? If it is too much flow, is there anything I can do to make it less strong? I have tried to set up the LR so it obstructs some of the flow, but I don't think it's enough. I also have a powerhead (for the tank size) in a corner as well.Also, kind of unrelated, does anyone know of a light that is good and strong for inverts and things that DOESNT have a blue cast? The one I have now is this oneI am not gonna provide this link) and it's practically like a black light and I'm not really a fan. But if it's what they need, then I'll get over it.I would just like to see everythings "true colors" so to speak!
Hey... I am not particularly familiar with that brand of filter so I couldn't tell you the answer.. so I am "bumping" this post so to speak so hopefully more people will take note and answer your question.
PS- there is no posting links to competitors of saltwaterfish.com on these forums.

 

[jstdv8]

what are you planning on keeping? some livestock like alot of flow, some don't

 

[saltyduck]

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Originally Posted by Jstdv8 http:///t/388548/filter-too-strong#post_3427157
what are you planning on keeping? some livestock like alot of flow, some don't
I plan on keeping some corals and I would like an anemone but the more I read the more I am thinking not to. Would like to get a clam too. I only plan on one or two fish. I may be weird but I really like crabs and snails. I used to keep seahorses years ago and know they don't like flow and I don't plan on keeping them this time. I have some nassarius snails in there now and I see their little tube things really waving in the air against the flow when they're wandering around.
And sorry about the link to the light - It's a Zoo Med Coral Sun Actinic 420. I'd like to find one that is less blue if I can. This one reminds me of a black light. I wonder what the neighboors think when they see the light coming from the room

 

[teresaq]

What type of light fixture is it?? pc or t5 can you post a picture of it. If its a t5 fixture, you should be able to just change the bulb.
can you post a picture of you tank and filter
T
I just looked up that bulb, its a t8, a reg florecent bulb. Are you planning any corals?? t8s are not strong enough to suport them. you can however get a 50/50 bulb if you are only keeping fish and inverts like shrimp and crabs. Corallife makes one.
T

 

[saltyduck]

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Originally Posted by TeresaQ http:///t/388548/filter-too-strong#post_3427181
What type of light fixture is it?? pc or t5 can you post a picture of it. If its a t5 fixture, you should be able to just change the bulb.
can you post a picture of you tank and filter
T
Its this bulb: https://www.saltwaterfish.com/Zoo-Med-Coral-Sun-420-Actinic-Flo-Bulb-24quot-17-Watt_p_4434.html It says a T8. I can change the bulb, just don't know which ones have enough light for light-loving inverts and that aren't blue-cast. Some of the descriptions don't say.
Here is my tank.

I dunno if you can tell but the LR at the top is flat and is coming out towards the front - so it should break up the flow a little but its not really. The waterfall moving the sand on the bottom of the tank and making it go onto the LR to the right.

 

[teresaq]

I quess I am confused by - light loving inverts.
Shrimp and snails or coral
corallife makes a 50/50 bulb that is more white and would work well with fish, snails and shrimp, but no t8 fixture will suport coral or anemomes or clams, except maybe mushrooms.
T

 

[teresaq]

 

[saltyduck]

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Originally Posted by TeresaQ http:///t/388548/filter-too-strong#post_3427195
I quess I am confused by - light loving inverts.
Shrimp and snails or coral
corallife makes a 50/50 bulb that is more white and would work well with fish, snails and shrimp, but no t8 fixture will suport coral or anemomes or clams, except maybe mushrooms.
T
Thanks. I'm looking into other lighting now. I just have been using the fixtures that I inherited with the tank. Are there any T5 fixtures that would support corals and anemones and clams? Or only metal halide? I've heard people starting to use LEDs too.

 

[florida joe]

Flow through your tank is not the only area to consider. Flow through a refuge comes into play when you’re looking at contact time within your refuge