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Edwell · 03-19-2008, 03:54 AM

What kind of flow rate is recommended for a fuge??

In my case I have a 42g tank with a 16 g fuge. I have my flow throttled back, and am estimating that my turnonver is maybe 5 times an hour.

Does the flow have to be slow for the fuge to be effective???

I am just setting up and have not put any mud or plants.

Do the types of plants or tank load have a significant impact???

Thanks in advance for any advice.........

03-19-2008, 03:54 AM	#1 (permalink)
Edwell Plankton Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Palm City, FL Posts: 13 Karma: 51	Turnover rate for fuge What kind of flow rate is recommended for a fuge?? In my case I have a 42g tank with a 16 g fuge. I have my flow throttled back, and am estimating that my turnonver is maybe 5 times an hour. Does the flow have to be slow for the fuge to be effective??? I am just setting up and have not put any mud or plants. Do the types of plants or tank load have a significant impact??? Thanks in advance for any advice......... _________ Tank 42g hex tank Sump/Fuge 16g above tank fuge-powerhead in tank for fuge-8g W/D sump (w/bio balls)-Mag 5 sump pump Equip Aqua C Remora Pro/w rio 1400 Protien Skimmer-Hydor Koralia 3 CW Pmp-Pacific Coast CL-280 1/10 HP chiller-IceCap 250W MH-14k bulb Hard Stuff in tank 1" sand-50# live rock Critters-Fish TBD