Question about water circulation

[rob408]

Hey guys, I have a 180 that I am preparing to put a couple of rays in. My question is, how much water circulation should I have. I have a 1500 gph return pump from the sump and it looks to be quite a bit of water current in the tank. Is this okay for rays? Do they like current?

Also, for acclimation purposes, should I raise the temp to 85 degrees and gradually lower it into the 78 degree range?

Thanks for any help.

 

[KJP]

Rob, rays are illegal in cali, but if you have them they love to swim in the current as long as there are places for them to get out of it.

 

[rob408]

Thanks!

 

[Eric L]

I keep a couple rays in a 180 gallon and I use a 1200 gph pump so a 1500 shouldnt be alot more by comparison. From would I have heard and from what I have seen my rays do they are more active and eat more eagerly at 82-83 so I keep my ray tank at that because thats the way I like them.