Hey everyone.
Still kind of new. I've had my 30 gallon tank running for a little under a year. Over that time frame I've had my ups and downs. Currently on the down right now but trying to bring it back and get it stable again.
Anyways, I threw together a quick drawing of my layout (no decent pictures of my tank and I'm at work). Just wanted to get some input on my flow direction and if I can improve it.
<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/g-sep/14841628484" title="FISH TANK FLOW by Giuseppe, on Flickr"><img src="https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5571/14841628484_ae7ec11362_b.jpg" width="705" height="690" alt="FISH TANK FLOW"></a>
As you can see above, I have my gl*******s overflow in the corner with my return at the other end. This tank is only 24"L x 24"W x 12"H. My MP10 I have about 2 inches under the water level (I'm using a shield from pico aquariums to stop it from sucking air in). The rocks are just far enough from the back wall and right side so I can clean the glass. Just tall enough to come to the bottom of the overflow teeth.
My question: Can I improve upon this? I was thinking of either adding another MP to the rear wall, between the return and overflow to get some more random flow. My issue is I feel like I am not getting enough flow throughout the tank, resulting in dead spots.
Just wanted some input from you guys. I currently have 2 clowns, 1 orchid dottyback, 1 hairy mushroom and 1 hammer.
Equipment:
Light - AI Hydra
Pump - Sicce Syncra 3.5
Power Head - MP10W ES
Skimmer - Cadlights PLS50
Filter sock - none (might start running them again)
Heater - 100W Jager
Top Off - Hydor
Still kind of new. I've had my 30 gallon tank running for a little under a year. Over that time frame I've had my ups and downs. Currently on the down right now but trying to bring it back and get it stable again.
Anyways, I threw together a quick drawing of my layout (no decent pictures of my tank and I'm at work). Just wanted to get some input on my flow direction and if I can improve it.
<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/g-sep/14841628484" title="FISH TANK FLOW by Giuseppe, on Flickr"><img src="https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5571/14841628484_ae7ec11362_b.jpg" width="705" height="690" alt="FISH TANK FLOW"></a>
As you can see above, I have my gl*******s overflow in the corner with my return at the other end. This tank is only 24"L x 24"W x 12"H. My MP10 I have about 2 inches under the water level (I'm using a shield from pico aquariums to stop it from sucking air in). The rocks are just far enough from the back wall and right side so I can clean the glass. Just tall enough to come to the bottom of the overflow teeth.
My question: Can I improve upon this? I was thinking of either adding another MP to the rear wall, between the return and overflow to get some more random flow. My issue is I feel like I am not getting enough flow throughout the tank, resulting in dead spots.
Just wanted some input from you guys. I currently have 2 clowns, 1 orchid dottyback, 1 hairy mushroom and 1 hammer.
Equipment:
Light - AI Hydra
Pump - Sicce Syncra 3.5
Power Head - MP10W ES
Skimmer - Cadlights PLS50
Filter sock - none (might start running them again)
Heater - 100W Jager
Top Off - Hydor
