sump/fuge/algae question

saltwaterfishlover · 04/19/2003, 06:23 AM

need a little info though help me make my sump/fuge work better.

I have a 120 reef and a 30L sump. the sumps lighting was upgraded last week to a LOA 65wt fixture. I have not seen any new growth on the algae that is in there (spaghetti and I think razor) I know I have nitrates for them since I still have hair algae in the main tank. Does flow effect the speed of growth? I have a mag 18 as my return pump and the whole speed of the overflow from the tank goes thru the sump ~1300gph or more ( 4' of head, one T, 4 90's and 2 45's {PVC fittings})

any thoughts greatly appreciated

andy

04/19/2003, 06:23 AM	#1
saltwaterfishlover Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Deerfield Beach, Florida Posts: 1,983	sump/fuge/algae question need a little info though help me make my sump/fuge work better. I have a 120 reef and a 30L sump. the sumps lighting was upgraded last week to a LOA 65wt fixture. I have not seen any new growth on the algae that is in there (spaghetti and I think razor) I know I have nitrates for them since I still have hair algae in the main tank. Does flow effect the speed of growth? I have a mag 18 as my return pump and the whole speed of the overflow from the tank goes thru the sump ~1300gph or more ( 4' of head, one T, 4 90's and 2 45's {PVC fittings}) any thoughts greatly appreciated andy __________________ {andy} saltwater since 1982..its such a love hate relationship