Brainstorming

[Snprhed]

Ok so you have a big sump, we'll say a 125 gallon.You run an sps prop tank (58), a display tank (57) and an LPS prop tank (40) all running off of the 125. So you want low nutrient on the sps, moderate on the display and a little higher on the LPS. Assuming all tanks dump into the same area of the sump are skimmed and chaetoed and then sent back too all three of the tanks. Could you help hit the targeted nutrient load by changing the flow to each tank? All tanks would have internal pumps so appropriate flow would be delivered to each type of coral. Essentially the lps would only flow, say 100 gal an hour. The display 200, and the sps 300. You can obviously change those numbers to whatever you want, the theory is what Im interested in. The idea came from the when I had high nitrates long ago, a 25% water change barely moves the level. Its repeated large ones. I think you would want a valve to adjust it. This is a design I plan on trying to implement, so I used the tanks I plan on using. Any input is appreciated

 

[OwenInAZ]

I know a person who does exactly what you're talking about. It has taken him a long time to tinker with the flow rates, but it is doable for sure.

 

[Snprhed]

Hey I just bought some coral off of ebay that shipped from flagstaff. Is there a business called coral Heaven there?

 

[OwenInAZ]

I think there is a guy in town who runs a business on the side. The only storefront closed about a year ago, but they did salt and fresh. Now the only game in town is Petsmart, which is fine for small stuff but they don't have a lot of saltwater products. People generally just hit the shops in Phoenix when they go down the mountain (about 2 hours South).

 

[Snprhed]

just bought 5 acans from him. They look pretty good. Thanks for the input on the tank thing also.