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Fine. (Duplicate answer. )
2x to 4x your display volume in actual gallons per hour is all the flow you need to do the job of feeding skimmers and reactors and such.
Most folks end up aiming for the top end of that range, but depending on the pump you want and it's actual capability it's good to know you're fine anywhere in that range. Some pump makers won't have a model that hits right at 4x for example.
Some makers like Lifegard (Quiet One)* even factor in wear and tear and plumbing buildup in their flow charts, so there isn't even a need to "go 5x just in case". The numbers are already appropriately conservative.
*Some less established brands seem to have flow charts that are more optimistic, so caveat emptor applies.
EnoughWould it help me get rid of this? I'm thinking not even flow in my tank.
I changed some rock upgraded lights and added a skimmer.
If this algae bloom is new, these changes may be all the explanation needed...increasing lights and moving rocks/releasing nutrients into the water is sort of a perfect recipe.
It should still settle out in a few weeks. I'd wait to take any action.
Like I said, I'd wait a few weeks before worrying about the other stuff.....nothing is obviously "wrong" IMO.