MP40 Settings for Soft Corals

Chris918 · 07/04/2018, 06:55 PM

Hello,

I have a soft coral dominant tank with a few LPS. The tank is a Reefer 350. What settings on the pump would you recommend for this system? Currently I have some Leathers, Xenia, Torch, and some Zoas. I will be adding more Zoas, GSP, Anthelia, and Kenya Tree the end of this week. I was using Reefcrest with 2 MP40s on each end of the tank, but the Torch wasn't as happy and neither was the Xenia. The leathers don't seem to mind regardless of what I do. I'm on Lagoon now and that seems a little better. I'm looking for opinions so please help if you can. Thanks!

shaginwagon13 · 07/05/2018, 06:55 AM

I don't think anyone can answer this in an exact setting because everyone's tank, aquascape and powerhead placement is different.

I would start on a more conservative setting and then over a couple weeks slowly ramp it up. I try and find the setting that allows me the most flow possible that please the corals and fish in my tank. Corals will usually let you know when they are unhappy.... visually they don't look nearly as vibrant when they are unhappy with something.

Soft corals don't need an insane amount of flow, so you should see them flow back and forth is a calm and smooth fashion. If they are being bashed by a sudden surge of water you need to back off the flow, or move the coral/powerhead.

Uncle99 · 07/07/2018, 07:16 PM

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Originally Posted by shaginwagon13

I don't think anyone can answer this in an exact setting because everyone's tank, aquascape and powerhead placement is different.

I would start on a more conservative setting and then over a couple weeks slowly ramp it up. I try and find the setting that allows me the most flow possible that please the corals and fish in my tank. Corals will usually let you know when they are unhappy.... visually they don't look nearly as vibrant when they are unhappy with something.

Soft corals don't need an insane amount of flow, so you should see them flow back and forth is a calm and smooth fashion. If they are being bashed by a sudden surge of water you need to back off the flow, or move the coral/powerhead.

This is great advice, there no magic flow speed, as stated, every box is different.

07/04/2018, 06:55 PM	#1
Chris918 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Posts: 174	MP40 Settings for Soft Corals Hello, I have a soft coral dominant tank with a few LPS. The tank is a Reefer 350. What settings on the pump would you recommend for this system? Currently I have some Leathers, Xenia, Torch, and some Zoas. I will be adding more Zoas, GSP, Anthelia, and Kenya Tree the end of this week. I was using Reefcrest with 2 MP40s on each end of the tank, but the Torch wasn't as happy and neither was the Xenia. The leathers don't seem to mind regardless of what I do. I'm on Lagoon now and that seems a little better. I'm looking for opinions so please help if you can. Thanks!

07/05/2018, 06:55 AM	#2
shaginwagon13 Chartered Accountant Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 2,219	I don't think anyone can answer this in an exact setting because everyone's tank, aquascape and powerhead placement is different. I would start on a more conservative setting and then over a couple weeks slowly ramp it up. I try and find the setting that allows me the most flow possible that please the corals and fish in my tank. Corals will usually let you know when they are unhappy.... visually they don't look nearly as vibrant when they are unhappy with something. Soft corals don't need an insane amount of flow, so you should see them flow back and forth is a calm and smooth fashion. If they are being bashed by a sudden surge of water you need to back off the flow, or move the coral/powerhead. __________________ - Shaginwagon - Current Tank Info: 550 Gallon SPS Reef l 200 Gallon Sump l Skimmer: Vertex Alpha 250 l Return Pump: Reeflo Hammerhead l Tank Circulation: (2) Maxspect Gyre XF280 l Lighting: (3) 400w Halides & (3) AI Hydra 52 HD