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Old 08-11-2007, 01:20 PM   #1 (permalink)
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I was thinkin about using a closed loop on my upcoming 180-190 gal reef tank...i just wanted to hear some opinions about closed loops from people who have used them or have a deep knowledge of the cl.
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Old 08-11-2007, 02:34 PM   #2 (permalink)
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they are great! I like the look compared to powerheads! also another + is that there isnt really a chance of zapping your tank cause there is no power heads in the tank... get it? loL!
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thanx, the loop i am going to install should get rid of any potential dead spots
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if you are going to all that trouble then you'd be ahead of the game going with a ocean motion to get a full true oscillating current and gain full benefits and not just blasting a single spot that will kill the corals


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I agree on the ocean motions the problem is their a bit expensive but hey youre setting up a 180+ most things are going to expensive.


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