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Unread 09/17/2006, 06:38 PM   #1
ctrulock
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zoo's and flow?

Can zoo polyps totarate high flow?


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Unread 09/17/2006, 06:48 PM   #2
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They won't open up fully if the flow is way too strong for them.


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Unread 09/17/2006, 06:57 PM   #3
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try and block some of the flow with live rock or coral or something.


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Unread 09/17/2006, 07:38 PM   #4
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It's a balance that you have to get to...like a "sweet spot"....good flow but not so strong that it moves their flat disk to the side.


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