Refugium flow

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I have 72" 125G tank, 40G breeder sump refugium. I'm attempting to start a reef/fish aquarium. Read total flow should be 10- 15x Display tank volume, but I want the water to slow filtration. Currently I got 2- 1200 HOB dual 1", and a hygger 25w 2380 gph wave maker, and want 2 single wave makers, and run everything on lower power. Hoping for longevity. Ì was thinking of 800 gph at 60-70%. Any opinions? Constructive criticism?

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I think you want 3x to 10x flow through the sump. Tank flow can be 20x to 40x depending on the coral you have.
 

Freshwater filter only or is it? Have you ever used an HOB filter on a saltwater tank?

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  • I don’t currently use a HOB filter on my reef tank, but I have in the past.

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  • I have used a HOB on fish only or quarantine tanks, but not on the display tank.

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