Is 850gph enough for a 29g biocube?

wr80 · 08/19/2013, 06:29 PM

I'm wondering if i'm getting enough flow or if I should upgrade/add another pump. I want to make sure i'm not getting food etc left on my rock I'm debating about getting a JB 25 or mp10

nlgill13 · 08/19/2013, 06:39 PM

your CUC should take care of any left over food. 850gph seems pretty good but you could upgrade if you want.

wr80 · 08/19/2013, 07:15 PM

Will I see a difference upgrading?

nlgill13 · 08/19/2013, 07:25 PM

an mp10 can produce different wave patterns (reef crest mode, lagoon mode, short and long burst...etc). An mp10 is also adjustable water flow

I dont have any experience with the JB 25 (sorry).

wr80 · 08/19/2013, 08:01 PM

So mp10 worth it does that help with coral and such?

nlgill13 · 08/19/2013, 08:15 PM

some people think so....corals like SPS like stronger currents, while other corals like softies and most LPS don't like as much flow.

The key is to place coral in spots that fit there needs of light and flow.

08/19/2013, 06:29 PM	#1
wr80 Hobbyist Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Ballwin Posts: 106	Is 850gph enough for a 29g biocube? I'm wondering if i'm getting enough flow or if I should upgrade/add another pump. I want to make sure i'm not getting food etc left on my rock I'm debating about getting a JB 25 or mp10 __________________ 29g Biocube - MP10 \| Kessil A150W Ocean Blue \| LPS Dominant Current Tank Info: 29g biocube

08/19/2013, 07:15 PM	#3
wr80 Hobbyist Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Ballwin Posts: 106	Will I see a difference upgrading? __________________ 29g Biocube - MP10 \| Kessil A150W Ocean Blue \| LPS Dominant Current Tank Info: 29g biocube

08/19/2013, 08:01 PM	#5
wr80 Hobbyist Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Ballwin Posts: 106	So mp10 worth it does that help with coral and such? __________________ 29g Biocube - MP10 \| Kessil A150W Ocean Blue \| LPS Dominant Current Tank Info: 29g biocube

08/19/2013, 06:39 PM	#2
nlgill13 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Boulder,CO Posts: 1,291	your CUC should take care of any left over food. 850gph seems pretty good but you could upgrade if you want.

08/19/2013, 07:25 PM	#4
nlgill13 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Boulder,CO Posts: 1,291	an mp10 can produce different wave patterns (reef crest mode, lagoon mode, short and long burst...etc). An mp10 is also adjustable water flow I dont have any experience with the JB 25 (sorry).

08/19/2013, 08:15 PM	#6
nlgill13 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Boulder,CO Posts: 1,291	some people think so....corals like SPS like stronger currents, while other corals like softies and most LPS don't like as much flow. The key is to place coral in spots that fit there needs of light and flow.