80 gph?

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  1. xxredxpandaxx

    xxredxpandaxx Coral Banded Shrimp

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    I was wondering if you guys think that 80 gph is enough for a 5.5 with only zoas in it and sexy shrimp.
     
    xxredxpandaxx, Apr 22, 2011
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  2. 2in10

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    That should be plenty
     
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  3. xxredxpandaxx

    xxredxpandaxx Coral Banded Shrimp

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    alright thats what I was thinking too. thanks
     
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  4. Seano Hermano

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    Yup, that's plenty for zoas.
     
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  5. ReefPlayground

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    should be good. Just make sure your intake ports for the powerhead/ filter are "sponged" so the sexy doesnt get sucked in
     
    ReefPlayground, Apr 22, 2011
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  6. xxredxpandaxx

    xxredxpandaxx Coral Banded Shrimp

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    Im making it a ALO tank so the power head will be behind a wall. thanks for the concern though :)
     
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