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and stable 22°C / 72°F. In warmer climates, or where the ambient
room temperature is above the maximum recommended, use
the optional water cooling fan and/or add a chiller to the system.
Filtration
Coral reefs develop and flourish only in ocean areas with clear,
unpolluted and sediment-free water that allows adequate light
penetration. Keeping the reef's delicate creatures in a closed
system requires special attention to water quality, by maintaining
parameters within the narrow range that supports life. The
aquarium's main pollutant results from the decomposition of
organic matter in the ecosystem. An efficient filtration system
removes the coarse pollutants from the aquarium before they
are converted into toxic agents, which usually exist in a dissolved
form and are more difficult to remove.
A filtration system is made up of a number of elements, each
performing complimentary tasks.
The heart of a reef filtration system is the protein skimmer which
removes the vast majority of the wastes produced by the aquarium
inhabitants, as well as thoroughly oxygenating the water.
Mechanical filtration removes the large organic substances, such
as dead fish and plant matter, excess food and sediment from
the water column, and moves it to a user-accessible location.
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Sufficient water movement helps maintain proper water quality
parameters. The turbulence "breaks" the water surface to promote
gas exchange (especially the removal of CO
2
) and prevents the
accumulation of bio-film, which reduces light penetration. Good
water currents eliminate stagnant areas where decomposing
organic matter would otherwise accumulate.
Most corals available today on the market came from shallow
water with calm to moderate currents. For most soft corals and
LPS corals, turnover of the total water volume 10 times per hour
is ideal for them to flourish and thrive. Stronger currents may in
fact depress their extension.
The Red Sea MAX, features two 550 lph / 145 gph circulation
pumps with adjustable nozzles. The water flow provides sufficient
water movement for most invertebrates positioning and any
desired aquascaping layout.
Temperature
Reef inhabitants are used to very stable temperature conditions
which may vary slowly within a fairly narrow range. Since the
organisms' metabolic rates change with temperature, it is essential
to avoid any sudden or dramatic changes. Most of the corals and
invertebrates originate from the tropical equator regions, where
the water temperature varies between 25 - 30°C, with an average
of 27°C.
We recommended that you keep the aquarium temp. on 26-27°C
with an ambient room temperature at a comfortable
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