use a spray bar or not ??

reefgeek07 · 01/19/2010, 09:38 PM

im kinda new to this when it comes to the larger scale tanks iv kept nanos but i have a 55 gallon with a few soft corals but i have one power head and a cascade 1000 canister filter and a emp 400 hob but should i use the spray bar attachment for the canister or not kinda stumped

tspors · 01/19/2010, 09:51 PM

Do not use, it will reduce your flow.

bertoni · 01/19/2010, 10:40 PM

I wouldn't use it, either.

IridescentLily · 01/19/2010, 10:48 PM

I agree with the above posters. The holes clog up too quickly and reduces your water flow.

pco1988 · 01/20/2010, 12:46 AM

Same the spray bar IMO is a bad idea. I even took off the dual nozzle that AGA had set up in the overflow kit for my 210gal. More concentrated flow the better!

Michael · 01/20/2010, 09:29 AM

ive used spray bars in the past, they work fine for a while, then the algae seems to get into them and they will clog, if you clean them a lot then you could use them, personally if you do decide to try them id ensure they were an inch at least or a little more below the water level as they are great for creating salt creep.

01/19/2010, 09:38 PM	#1
reefgeek07 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 10	use a spray bar or not ?? im kinda new to this when it comes to the larger scale tanks iv kept nanos but i have a 55 gallon with a few soft corals but i have one power head and a cascade 1000 canister filter and a emp 400 hob but should i use the spray bar attachment for the canister or not kinda stumped

01/19/2010, 09:51 PM	#2
tspors Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Appleton, WI. USA Posts: 774	Do not use, it will reduce your flow. __________________ Everything is Good with Moderation. Current Tank Info: 150 Gal Oceanic, 30g Sump, Gen-X PCX-150 2250 gph, Red Sea Clasic Turbo Skimmer, 18w Turbo Twist UV, Ocean Clear Filter w/live rock, Several Buckets,

01/19/2010, 10:40 PM	#3
bertoni RC Mod Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Mountain View, CA, USA Posts: 88,616	I wouldn't use it, either. __________________ Jonathan Bertoni

01/19/2010, 10:48 PM	#4
IridescentLily Editor-Reefkeeping mag Join Date: May 2008 Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico Posts: 3,858 Blog Entries: 5	I agree with the above posters. The holes clog up too quickly and reduces your water flow. __________________ ~April Editor-Reefkeeping Magazine

01/20/2010, 12:46 AM	#5
pco1988 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Annapolis, MD Posts: 302	Same the spray bar IMO is a bad idea. I even took off the dual nozzle that AGA had set up in the overflow kit for my 210gal. More concentrated flow the better! __________________ Philip There are two types of people in this hobby: "The ones who have had a tank crash, and the ones that are going to have a tank crash" Current Tank Info: 11gal Nano Reef

01/20/2010, 09:29 AM	#6
Michael NTTH Rookie Help Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Gloucester, England,UK Posts: 7,808 Blog Entries: 6	ive used spray bars in the past, they work fine for a while, then the algae seems to get into them and they will clog, if you clean them a lot then you could use them, personally if you do decide to try them id ensure they were an inch at least or a little more below the water level as they are great for creating salt creep. __________________ Don't be afraid to ask questions, we in the new to the hobby are here to help you [For My Tank Spec,Photo Album,Articles and website, click on my name] MY Very Kindest and Warmest Regards , MIKE Current Tank Info: I have a 92 gal Corner Tank, and way too many pieces of equipment to list really, (proud member of the reef central corner club)