Too Much Waterflow?

MaineReef22 · 03/06/2010, 10:37 AM

Is there such thing as too much waterflow? I have one powerhead on the left side of my tank aimed in front of my rocks and one on the right side aimed behind my rocks and i also have a fluval filter for right now until i get my overflow and sump set up. My question is could i add one more powerhead to the right side aimed in front of my rocks? The arrow in the picture is where im talking about all the other circles are powerheads

MaineReef22 · 03/06/2010, 02:02 PM

Anyone anyone?

jenjen · 03/06/2010, 02:10 PM

I think the min target is around 10x your tank volume in gph - so if it's a 55g you want around 550gph or more. This is just a starting point since many corals have different needs, but yours all look like low-ish flow corals.

What Koralia's do you have? 2's = 600gph, 3's = 850gph.

MaineReef22 · 03/06/2010, 03:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jenjen

I think the min target is around 10x your tank volume in gph - so if it's a 55g you want around 550gph or more. This is just a starting point since many corals have different needs, but yours all look like low-ish flow corals.

What Koralia's do you have? 2's = 600gph, 3's = 850gph.

there is 2 400gph

jenjen · 03/06/2010, 04:15 PM

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Originally Posted by MaineReef22

there is 2 400gph

K1's then? Ya, go ahead and add another for sure.

afernandez · 03/06/2010, 04:44 PM

I have two k3's and a mag 7. so that being said I have alot on a 55. I hunk I have about 35x turn over

gooyferret · 03/06/2010, 04:50 PM

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Originally Posted by afernandez

I have two k3's and a mag 7. so that being said I have alot on a 55. I hunk I have about 35x turn over

With my 125gal thats about what i have is right at 35x turn over! Most people recommend having 10x turn over just with the return pump itself so adding another powerhead shouldnt hurt just dont aim it right at the corals.

HTH

03/06/2010, 10:37 AM	#1
MaineReef22 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Maine Posts: 406	Too Much Waterflow? Is there such thing as too much waterflow? I have one powerhead on the left side of my tank aimed in front of my rocks and one on the right side aimed behind my rocks and i also have a fluval filter for right now until i get my overflow and sump set up. My question is could i add one more powerhead to the right side aimed in front of my rocks? The arrow in the picture is where im talking about all the other circles are powerheads __________________ Dont think about the money that goes into your tank it makes reefing a lot easier ;) Current Tank Info: 55 Gallon Mixed reef, Current Dual Satellite Series Lighting, AquaC Remora Skimmer, Fluval 305 filter

03/06/2010, 02:02 PM	#2
MaineReef22 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Maine Posts: 406	Anyone anyone? __________________ Dont think about the money that goes into your tank it makes reefing a lot easier ;) Current Tank Info: 55 Gallon Mixed reef, Current Dual Satellite Series Lighting, AquaC Remora Skimmer, Fluval 305 filter

03/06/2010, 02:10 PM	#3
jenjen Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Langley BC, Canada Posts: 1,710	I think the min target is around 10x your tank volume in gph - so if it's a 55g you want around 550gph or more. This is just a starting point since many corals have different needs, but yours all look like low-ish flow corals. What Koralia's do you have? 2's = 600gph, 3's = 850gph. __________________ "Challenges forge the greatness in you" Current Tank Info: 180gal softy reef (Apr '09)

03/06/2010, 04:44 PM	#6
afernandez Never Quit!! Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: new york city! Posts: 1,505	I have two k3's and a mag 7. so that being said I have alot on a 55. I hunk I have about 35x turn over __________________ Arlin- Take your time and do it right. Current Tank Info: 120g Apex controller, (2) mp40w Es ,(3) Mp10W Es, Alfa vertex 170, 8 bulb ATI Dimable Sunpower,REEFOCTOPUS-BB-10000, Tunze Ato . 21G MINI-Reef, 250w MH, Mp10Wes