To mush flow?

Discussion in 'Filters, Pumps, etc..' started by PghSteeler, Feb 11, 2012.

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  1. PghSteeler

    PghSteeler Tassled File Fish

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    Hey guys, for a 36gal bowfront with fish and liverock only can you have to much flow? I have a HOB Emporor 400 and was thinking about 2 powerheads, a Hydor Koralia nano 425 and a Hydor Koralia 750. This would be 1575gph os circulation for a 36gallon! Should I get just one powerhead or maybe downdrage to 2 nano 425s instead of the 750?
     
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  2. Mr. Bill

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    For a FOWLR tank, 10x is plenty; your HOB alone is providing more than that.
     
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  3. PghSteeler

    PghSteeler Tassled File Fish

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    so should i forget about even getting powerheads? I plan on maybe adding some corals in the future but am not sure yet
     
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    That would depend on the corals you plan to keep. Mushrooms and some soft corals would still be fine. Other softies and LPS would need a bit more- 20 - 25x. If you plan on housing SPS, you need 50x plus.
     
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