How Much flow?

[AtticusPutt]

I have a 30 long aquarium (20 gallon display) and I was wondering if I'm producing too much flow for a beginner lps/softie tank. I am using a current 660 gph wavemaker at 100% on the wave mode. I also have an 800 gph pump. I was wondering what the turnover rate should be for a lps/softie tank, and If i need to ramp down the wavemaker or even use one at all.

 

[Reef.]

I have a 30 long aquarium (20 gallon display) and I was wondering if I'm producing too much flow for a beginner lps/softie tank. I am using a current 660 gph wavemaker at 100% on the wave mode. I also have an 800 gph pump. I was wondering what the turnover rate should be for a lps/softie tank, and If i need to ramp down the wavemaker or even use one at all.

the return only needs to be enough for the heaters and media to get enough flow, the powerhead flow needs to be enough to keep the corals happy, sounds to me you could probably turn the return down and the powerheads. See how you go.