New to the hobby and this forum.

[LarryW]

I am planning on having about 10k GPH in my 120.

 

[Deuce67]

No problem $alt. But before you start upgrading you lights, tell us a bit more on what you have as far as filtration. To me, a protein skimmer is the heart of the system. You need a good one. The better the performance, the less headache. In order to keep a successful reef, you need good water parameters, good flow and good lights in that order IMO.

 

[$alt_Creep]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=10666212#post10666212 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Deuce67
No problem $alt. But before you start upgrading you lights, tell us a bit more on what you have as far as filtration. To me, a protein skimmer is the heart of the system. You need a good one. The better the performance, the less headache. In order to keep a successful reef, you need good water parameters, good flow and good lights in that order IMO.

I have a LifeReef skimmer and a 35 gallon refugium with some live rock, cheato, and caulerpa (sorry about the spelling if it’s wrong). I use a combination of filter pads and occasionally carbon. I have roughly 160 pounds of live rock and a 4 inch sand bed. I test my water parameters at least 3 times a week and adjust accordingly. I feel fairly confident that the water quality is very good (the clarity is superb) and everything looks quite healthy, although as I mentioned earlier there are some items that I believe would be more vibrant under higher intensity lighting. I also do at least 10% water changes weekly (Tropic Marin salt). I believe these are the things necessary for a healthy aquarium however I would love some feedback from you guys and any suggestions you may have.

(The suggestion to increase flow was very helpful as I previously felt that what I had was enough.)

 

[Deuce67]

Sounds like you got good filtration and good husbandry.