Nature VS Aquariums TIDES and FLOW

firefly73 · 04/24/2016, 07:48 AM

Hi all

wanted to start a chat about random vs laminar flow in aquariums VS tides and reefcrest wave action in nature.

Ive just set up my mp40qds to mimic 4 tides a day with smaller pulses from opp ends. Yes i know tides are 6hrs and 25mins long ish. but until ecotech allow shifting or offset programs this is the best i can do.

my theory is once down around 12ft or so wave action is zero (unless really rough) ground swells go deeper but still get limited once past 25ft or so.

Alot of the corals we have seem to come from laminar/pulse...small surge areas.

what would the results be if i continue?

Ellylove · 10/18/2017, 12:27 AM

I'm ressurecting your thread because I really want to know how this worked for you! I was wondering if anyone mimics tides (specifically something similar to this schedule http://www.metservice.com/marine/tid...barrier-island ) and your thread came up under my search.

So, what was the result?

firefly73 · 10/18/2017, 01:16 AM

Hi i went to 12hrs one way then 12hrs gentle the other.
Results on a very open structure bladed reef where stunning.
Unfortunately to living in south australia ive not currenlty got a tank but
Heres a vid just before shut down https://youtu.be/FoY6IGGp_QI

Ellylove · 10/19/2017, 08:49 PM

Your tank was GORGEOUS! Thank you so much for the response and video.

04/24/2016, 07:48 AM	#1
firefly73 LOVE HANDLE JACKAROO Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: adelaide south australia Posts: 147	Nature VS Aquariums TIDES and FLOW Hi all wanted to start a chat about random vs laminar flow in aquariums VS tides and reefcrest wave action in nature. Ive just set up my mp40qds to mimic 4 tides a day with smaller pulses from opp ends. Yes i know tides are 6hrs and 25mins long ish. but until ecotech allow shifting or offset programs this is the best i can do. my theory is once down around 12ft or so wave action is zero (unless really rough) ground swells go deeper but still get limited once past 25ft or so. Alot of the corals we have seem to come from laminar/pulse...small surge areas. what would the results be if i continue? __________________ So many ways to achieve to same outcome Current Tank Info: holds water

10/18/2017, 12:27 AM	#2
Ellylove Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Clarksville, TN Posts: 105	I'm ressurecting your thread because I really want to know how this worked for you! I was wondering if anyone mimics tides (specifically something similar to this schedule http://www.metservice.com/marine/tid...barrier-island ) and your thread came up under my search. So, what was the result? __________________ "I'm coo-coo for copepods!" - My Mom

10/18/2017, 01:16 AM	#3
firefly73 LOVE HANDLE JACKAROO Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: adelaide south australia Posts: 147	Hi i went to 12hrs one way then 12hrs gentle the other. Results on a very open structure bladed reef where stunning. Unfortunately to living in south australia ive not currenlty got a tank but Heres a vid just before shut down https://youtu.be/FoY6IGGp_QI __________________ So many ways to achieve to same outcome Current Tank Info: holds water

10/19/2017, 08:49 PM	#4
Ellylove Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Clarksville, TN Posts: 105	Your tank was GORGEOUS! Thank you so much for the response and video. __________________ "I'm coo-coo for copepods!" - My Mom