powerhead size for a 10gal reef?

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  1. HollyG

    HollyG Teardrop Maxima Clam

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    I am downsizing from a 33 gallon to a 10gal and the powerhead I have now is obviously too strong for my corals in a 10gal. What GPH should I be looking for for a 10gal? I was thinking around 420? I'm unsure.
     
    HollyG, Oct 16, 2011
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  2. blackreef13

    blackreef13 Coral Banded Shrimp

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    2 korilia nanos i think it 425 gph
     
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  3. 1.0reef

    1.0reef Giant Squid

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    Tunze nano stream 6015 or
    mp10 or
    koralia nano 425
     
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  4. AZDesertRat

    AZDesertRat Giant Squid

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    I have a Koralia K1 and a Koralia Evolutions Nano 425 in a 16G bowfront and it could still use a little more flow, even with 2" of southdown sand for substrate.
     
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