I have heard many things regarding the amount of turnover for a filtration system one needs in a planted tank, anywhere from 3x to 15x or more. I have heard the more filtration the better and I have heard by overdoing it you can prevent your biological filtration from doing its job and lose a lot of CO2. I was in this "confusion" area with lighting not too long ago. I suppose this is more of the "conflicting information" to which Tom Barr was referring in one of his posts.
What is best or more accurately, because each tank and planting system is different, what should I be shooting for? are there guidelines to help me make an informed decision?
Tank specs:
37 gal.
30" sundial with 4x24 W T5HO and powerbrite LED
pressurized CO2 with external reactor (similar to the one Tom Barr posted for a submersible reactor with its own pump)
Eheim Classic 2215 canister filter (164 gph)
ADA step system fertilizer as well as substrate fertilizer (I know everyone will tell me its a waste of $, but I'm new and am going to begin with an easy to understand system before I learn to mix my own)
I will also be using an immersed start with HC, microswords, and anubias sp. Later I'm going to add various stem plants and of course water.
Thank you for your advice!
What is best or more accurately, because each tank and planting system is different, what should I be shooting for? are there guidelines to help me make an informed decision?
Tank specs:
37 gal.
30" sundial with 4x24 W T5HO and powerbrite LED
pressurized CO2 with external reactor (similar to the one Tom Barr posted for a submersible reactor with its own pump)
Eheim Classic 2215 canister filter (164 gph)
ADA step system fertilizer as well as substrate fertilizer (I know everyone will tell me its a waste of $, but I'm new and am going to begin with an easy to understand system before I learn to mix my own)
I will also be using an immersed start with HC, microswords, and anubias sp. Later I'm going to add various stem plants and of course water.
Thank you for your advice!