Tank Water Level (1 Viewer)

[porkchop]

I watched a video on youtube this weekend where Mike Paletta put together a 75 gallon reef to test out led lighting. At the end of it (three episodes) Sanjay came and they discussed each of their experiences with coral under led lighting.


What I noticed is that it seemed that the water level in Mike's tanks (there was a couple you could see during the interviews) was kept a couple inches below the trim on his tanks. I personally make sure to set my water level where the trim covers the water line.


Is there a reason he kept the water so low in his tanks? Am I maybe keeping my water too high?

I really wanted to go to this guys house (whever he is and wherever he lives) and "fill" his tanks up....i guess im OCD about it. LOL!

 

[steveb]

Nah I think its a personal thing mostly - maybe has to do with how high his overflows are... Would you mind posting the link to the video's?

 

[tektite]

I've also seen people use lower water levels if they have surge devices or use powerheads on a standing wave type mode.

 

[steveb]

I've also seen people use lower water levels if they have surge devices or use powerheads on a standing wave type mode.

Good point.

 

[porkchop]

I've also seen people use lower water levels if they have surge devices or use powerheads on a standing wave type mode.

i bet you are correct.

He had this awesome overflow/surge thing that he was using. It was an "aqua X". I googled it, but couldnt find one for sale...or much info on them.


Here you go Steve....How to set up a saltwater aquarium - Mike Paletta Starting a Reef Tank - LED Experiment - Part I - YouTube

his results were interesting. If you jump straight to episode 3 for the results and conversation with Sanjay, that is probably the most interesting part.

 

[steveb]

Thanks!

 

[steveb]

Was it this?

X-Inout by X-Aqua is a wavemaking return device

 

[porkchop]

yes sir.

 

[steveb]

I always thought those where kinda cool. I don't think they made a big splash in the US not sure why. IRC someone on MARSH installed one but don't have a clue as to who it was.

 

[Tangs]

I have always thought that the tank looks more picturesque hiding the water level.