How much flow can a torch handle?

[AZMSGT]

I picked up my first torch and it’s just not happy in my tank. Pretty certain it’s a flow issue as when the flow lowers it comes out more. My Hammer and frogspawn handle the flow in my tank pretty well. So I thought a torch might be good. I moved it into a spot that has much lower flow but it’s now hidden from main view. Kinda defeats the point of having it.

 

[35ppt]

IME torches will handle more flow than hammers. Likely just getting used to your tank. How long have you had it?

 

[AZMSGT]

IME torches will handle more flow than hammers. Likely just getting used to your tank. How long have you had it?

Just about 5 days

 

[jeffchapok]

Mine is happy with what I consider a pretty good amount of flow. It's a gyre setup.

 

[Matt1997]

In my experience to much results in tissue tear and eventual polyp bail out. Aim for a random swaying motion.

 

[lpsouth1978]

My torches get a good deal of flow. They can definitely handle a good amount as long as it is not too direct. I have dual MP40's on mine and they love it.