Would you say that it’s just as important lights and why? In an aquarium, flow is also critical in a more general sense regardless of the presence of coral – to keep detritus from building up, by keeping detritus in the water column so the aquariums filtration equipment can remove it. Coral needs water movement to deliver nutrients and remove waste. Jay: I think that it’s widely known that when it comes to coral, flow is paramount to their survival.
It also stimulates the coral into a feeding response.ĭavid: From my studies and research water movement is more important than even lighting. Orlando: Water movement and wave patterns are extremely important in our systems as they are the vehicle in which nutrients of all kinds are delivered to our coral. Additionally, proper circulation and random flow aid in the suspension of particulate matter and detritus enabling it to be pulled from surfaces and substrate, and sent to the filtration system.
Most specific to our reef systems is the support of our corals by aiding their respiration, food intake, and elimination of waste products. Terence: Many experts have performed research that flow in the wild and the aquarium serves many purposes. How important is water movement and wave patterns in our reef systems? Without further adieu, here are some questions! Orlando Salazaar of Aqua Medic USA who makes Eco Drift wavemakers. Terence Fugazzi of Neptune Systems who makes WAV wavemakers and Jay Sperandio of Ecotech Marine who makes Vortech wavemakers ĭavid D’Aquin of Coralvue who distributes Maxspect, Icecap Gyres, and Reef Octopus wave makers (Click on the link to find out about it) These kinds of things really get my gears going as I geek out, and it gave me an excuse to bother, err… talk in-depth with a few of my friends that are in the industry making premium powerheads/wavemakers and see what their thoughts were, as well as get some recommendations that we the hobbyists can take home with us. Check out their 900 gallon display tank above!
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