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  1. #11

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    Re: thinking of going marine

    Thanks for the explination of head since most of the diagrams i have seen put head as the distance from suction to output (vertically) but this makes sense since moving water inside the bulk liquid would requre very little energy. much appriciated.

    Thanks about the water circulation since i will be starting off with fish and live rock then moving to corals at a latter stage.

    Thanks alot guys great forum group.

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    Re: thinking of going marine

    Note that the way you do the plumbing can make a big difference.
    All sorts of fancy calculations on wall friction in pipe and momentum loss at bends.
    But a small pipe with lots of bends can cause FEET of lost head.
    There are lots of articles on that on the major normal reef forums.
    And don't forget the input strainer. Especially as it gets covered in crud.

    Simple way is to use 1 size larger than on the pump itself, and never use 90 degree angles. Flex-pipe is great.
    (Well, simple to understand, but can be a pain)

    BTW: Be careful what kind of fish and how many you buy if you plan on corals later.

    You do not need nearly the circulation and lighting with a fish only tank. Good way to start!

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