Is it possible to have too much flow??

[ReefAddict34g]

Currently I have a 34g solana, recently I've been blasting my two mp10s around 85%, neither pointing directly at any coral but Ive noticed that polyp extensions are few and far between but always heard that the more flow the better. Any input?

 

[Fishguy597]

What are your water parameters like? I think I would look at that.

 

[ReefAddict34g]

All fine, 440 calcium, 11 alk, 1350 mag. Very low Nitrate & Phosphate (BB tank)

 

[Fishguy597]

That high of alk and low nutrients might be your problem. Unls and high alk usually cause problems. I think I would lower your alk and feed your tank more to get detectable nitrates.

 

[rayn]

I would venture to say to much flow can be a issue. Not saying that IS the case here though. Everything in moderation and just right, and things start to mature and improve.

Two powerheads at 85% move a lot of water. The turbulence inside the tank you don't really see may be upsetting the polyps.

 

[ReefAddict34g]

Cool, thanks for the tip, Ill give that a try!

 

[Esage]

Thats a lot of flow for that tank. I only ran one MP10 in my Solana

 

[hart24601]

What type of coral are we talking about? I don't think that is too much flow at all. But I love flow!

 

[Esage]

What type of coral are we talking about? I don't think that is too much flow at all. But I love flow!

Very true, I had an LPS tank. Two probably isn't two much for SPS

 

[mr_bigl]

If your fish are stuck to the glass then you have too much flow!

 

[Big Larr]

Lol Mr bigl

 

[Canitolindo]

If the polyps are being pulled or look like theyre being tugged by power heads then its too much