xtinelu
New Member
This is my first post!
Hi all,
I am new to the hobby and have been reading and watching all that I can to learn as much as possible.
After watching BRS TV channel, I've decided to purchase an Aqua Advantage 2000 (8 Watt) Barb x Barb. The flow rate is Minimum 214 gph up to 642 gph. I still don't quite understand the whole µW/cm2 measurements. I think I just have to sit down and learn what this is.
I have a 40 gallon AIO system running for about 2.5 weeks - sand and rocks from this tank was transferred over from a previous tank I had set up and was cycling early September.
I was wondering if anyone can shed some light on the recommended flow rate for fish parasites/bacteria management but perhaps even a middle ground flow rate to target both disease and algae? If there is such a thing.
I have a Sicce 1.0 with a max output of 251GPH and a Sicce 1.5 pump with max output of 357 GPH. Both are adjustable flow rate so I have the option to turn the dial down a bit on each pump.
I heard going lower in GPH may be better to prolong the contact time to disrupt the DNA of organisms.
I'm just confused after reading some threads, people go as low as 150gph but those are all on units with higher wattage. Whereas the one I've already purchased is only 8w. Plus the two pumps I have don't go that low and I would much rather not have to purchase more things than I have to. I want to work with what I've got. Money is flying out of my pocket lately since jumping on to this new hobby! Lol
Hi all,
I am new to the hobby and have been reading and watching all that I can to learn as much as possible.
After watching BRS TV channel, I've decided to purchase an Aqua Advantage 2000 (8 Watt) Barb x Barb. The flow rate is Minimum 214 gph up to 642 gph. I still don't quite understand the whole µW/cm2 measurements. I think I just have to sit down and learn what this is.
I have a 40 gallon AIO system running for about 2.5 weeks - sand and rocks from this tank was transferred over from a previous tank I had set up and was cycling early September.
I was wondering if anyone can shed some light on the recommended flow rate for fish parasites/bacteria management but perhaps even a middle ground flow rate to target both disease and algae? If there is such a thing.
I have a Sicce 1.0 with a max output of 251GPH and a Sicce 1.5 pump with max output of 357 GPH. Both are adjustable flow rate so I have the option to turn the dial down a bit on each pump.
I heard going lower in GPH may be better to prolong the contact time to disrupt the DNA of organisms.
I'm just confused after reading some threads, people go as low as 150gph but those are all on units with higher wattage. Whereas the one I've already purchased is only 8w. Plus the two pumps I have don't go that low and I would much rather not have to purchase more things than I have to. I want to work with what I've got. Money is flying out of my pocket lately since jumping on to this new hobby! Lol
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