Greetings,
Setting up a new tank, 142 gallons in total dry between the DT and sump, so probably in the lower 130s when everything up and running.
I'm looking at the AQ uv 25 and 57 watt. The 25 says it can handle up to 150 gallons. Normally that close to the limit I would go with the next size up. My concern in doing that is heat. We keep our house around 70-72 degrees and I'm not sure if the 57 watt is going to be a concern there on the tank temp. Any suggestions here?
Secondly on the plumbing. I'd like to get a dedicated pump so I can dial in the flow as needed, but a bit confused on where to place the intake and outlet. 3 chambers in sump, with a reefmat in the 1st, skimmer in the 2nd and return pump in the 3rd. Suggestions on placement of intake and outlet?
Setting up a new tank, 142 gallons in total dry between the DT and sump, so probably in the lower 130s when everything up and running.
I'm looking at the AQ uv 25 and 57 watt. The 25 says it can handle up to 150 gallons. Normally that close to the limit I would go with the next size up. My concern in doing that is heat. We keep our house around 70-72 degrees and I'm not sure if the 57 watt is going to be a concern there on the tank temp. Any suggestions here?
Secondly on the plumbing. I'd like to get a dedicated pump so I can dial in the flow as needed, but a bit confused on where to place the intake and outlet. 3 chambers in sump, with a reefmat in the 1st, skimmer in the 2nd and return pump in the 3rd. Suggestions on placement of intake and outlet?