6060 for 75 gal???

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75 with 1" sand bed. Will the 6060 make a sand storm out of it?
Thanks

 

[glenns]

I recently installed that model and I have a 4" - 5" sand bed. I shoots across the tank from the left side to right slighly angled to the back so it hits the rock. I have it set 3" below the surface of the water. It moved a lot of sand out of the way. But, once it settled in its new location, I distributed elsewhere and the rest of the sand had not moved. It moved an are about 3" Long, running the width of the tank. Of course I have a live rock wall that starts there. I think it may not affect a 1" bed. I still have about that much on the right hand side. I put some rubble over the sand in that area to make sure it does not move anymore.

Great pump by the way. My Remora seems to be collecting more skimmate now.

Oh, get the magnet holder. The mounting kit takes alot of rigging. Especially if your canopy sits on the tank.

 

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Thank you very much glenns. Can you tell me what you are using for sand bed?(fine or course)

I just want to make extra sure that I wont make a big sand storm out of my aragonite.

What do you think rvitco? Do it or dont do it?

 

[rvitko]

I can't speak from experience on sand beds, I always use coarse grade aragonite sand 2-3mm or no sand at all. I would use a 6000 so if necessary you could reduce the flow.

 

[glenns]

I'm using Southdown sand. Very fine. I have so much flow now, some areas will kick up little, but not a sandstorm. Certainly not like when the Maxi Jets got loose several times this year. What a mess.

 

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Thanks VERY much for your help.