powerhead gph?

Discussion in 'Filters, Pumps, etc..' started by armison89, May 5, 2011.

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  1. armison89

    armison89 Purple Spiny Lobster

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    what should my total gph be for a 29gal tank?
     
    armison89, May 5, 2011
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  2. benbabcock

    benbabcock Bubble Tip Anemone

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    depends on the tanks inhabitants. the going idea if 40X turnover for SPS and less for LPS and softies. generally if the flow is causing the coral to sway back and forth and there are no dead spots you're doing fine.
     
    benbabcock, May 5, 2011
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  3. armison89

    armison89 Purple Spiny Lobster

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    im going to have soft and lps corals
     
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  4. tidus10

    tidus10 Astrea Snail

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    sps? Lps?
     
    tidus10, May 6, 2011
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