In tank flow requirement for a 8’ long 560g tank

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I have a 8’ x 4’ x about 30” FOWLR tank and have had two in-tank circulation wave makers that push out a combined 8000 GPH or so. They are positioned in opposite corners. I keep large angels and tangs and it’s been 5 years or so. Well, my fish have m gotten big and mean so I wonder if I need to upgrade to more flow. Appreciate some feedback. Thanks

 

[Lost in the Sauce]

I've never owned a Monster, but will say that I've never seen a correlation between flow and aggression.

If looking to solve the fish being mean issue, I may look to rebuild the aquascape with the purpose of creating a large amount of caves, hiding places and sleeping quarters.

Given it is a fowlr, you don't have to worry about optimizing the rock for coral mounting, which is a huge benefit.

 

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I've never owned a Monster, but will say that I've never seen a correlation between flow and aggression.

If looking to solve the fish being mean issue, I may look to rebuild the aquascape with the purpose of creating a large amount of caves, hiding places and sleeping quarters.

Given it is a fowlr, you don't have to worry about optimizing the rock for coral mounting, which is a huge benefit.

Rebuilt a couple of times already. The mean 20+” Dussumieri is prob telling me that he needs a larger tank…., sigh. Or maybe the flow is too weak as he swims around chasing others effortlessly

 

[Lost in the Sauce]

Rebuilt a couple of times already. The mean 20+” Dussumieri is prob telling me that he needs a larger tank…., sigh. Or maybe the flow is too weak as he swims around chasing others effortlessly

First, pics because that's a big ol fish and I'm a bit envious.

A fish of that size has the muscle to push through a lot more flow than we can even make without it being a whirlpool.

Is the Dussumeiri the largest by far? Is it the "problem child"?

 

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First, pics because that's a big ol fish and I'm a bit envious.

A fish of that size has the muscle to push through a lot more flow than we can even make without it being a whirlpool.

Is the Dussumeiri the largest by far? Is it the "problem child"?

Raised from 5”…,

 

[Lost in the Sauce]

Beautiful!! Does it have a designated sleeping spot?

 

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Beautiful!! Does it have a designated sleeping spot?

Prob…, I changed up the scape about a week ago but he chases my queen that is 15-18”

 

[Lost in the Sauce]

Given the tank size, size of the two fish that you've already listed plus the required scape to house them, I'd guess you're getting into cramped fish territory.

Is a size upgrade planned for the future?

 

[sc50964]

Given the tank size, size of the two fish that you've already listed plus the required scape to house them, I'd guess you're getting into cramped fish territory.

Is a size upgrade planned for the future?

Not really

Maybe i should introduce more smaller fish to distract him.

 

[Lost in the Sauce]

Not really

Maybe i should introduce more smaller fish to distract him.

Again, I don't own fish of this size but I do run a roster of tangs that keep me on some tang police no fly lists so take this with a grain of salt.

Adding additional fish to a tank where very large fish are already taking out aggression on each other ( possibly because of crowding )
is the opposite of what I would do.

 

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Anyone else? Thx

 

[McPuff]

I agree with Sauce. Probably time to search for a larger home or you may end up with just 1 fish. Really pretty fish.

 

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I agree with Sauce. Probably time to search for a larger home or you may end up with just 1 fish. Really pretty fish.

What do I do with the new 6” emperor and powder blue I just got?

Emperor went though a complete QT over 6 weeks plus more weeks on observation. 7” PWB just arrived yesterday.

 

[Lost in the Sauce]

What do I do with the new 6” emperor and powder blue I just got?

Emperor went though a complete QT over 6 weeks plus more weeks on observation. 7” PWB just arrived yesterday.

What was your original plan?

Is the powder going through QT also?

 

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What was your original plan?

Is the powder going through QT also?

Plan is to use my home made fish acclimation box to introduce the emperor, which started last night while the PWB starting his QT.

 

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What was your original plan?

Is the powder going through QT also?

Self made acclimation box…, it’s comfy for a few days while the Queen is getting used to him

 

[Lost in the Sauce]

I hope they are able to figure it out.

If not, you may be looking at the hard decision of needing more tank or less Dussumieri.

 

[Gumbies R Us]

Self made acclimation box…, it’s comfy for a few days while the Queen is getting used to him

Nice acclimation box!

 

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Nice acclimation box!

Affordable, big, got a hinge on top that opens up wide. No small window to struggle through.

 

[Fish con carne]

Beautiful!! Does it have a designated sleeping spot?

semper gumby LOL, one of my fav quotes !!!