Too much turnover rate?

Discussion in 'General Reef Topics' started by minh0720, Jan 22, 2013.

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  1. minh0720

    minh0720 Astrea Snail

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    I have a 20 gallon long in the process of cycling. Currently I have 1600gph (80x) turnover rate and I'm wondering if this would be too much for my future fish? Once everything stabilizes, I'm planning on adding SPS
     
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  3. skurious

    skurious Sailfin Tang

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    That should be fine, just keep an eye on any coral and move them around if they show signs of stress. Fish will become accustomed to that amount of flow as well.
     
  4. minh0720

    minh0720 Astrea Snail

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