Let's get the Flow Factors Flowing!

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What are the biggest factors that you consider when adjusting the flow of your reef aquarium?

  • Sand Bed

    Votes: 126 32.6%

  • Corals

    Votes: 337 87.1%

  • Fish

    Votes: 58 15.0%

  • Precipitation

    Votes: 11 2.8%

  • Other (please explain)

    Votes: 12 3.1%
  • Total voters
    387
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Corals and sand are my primary considerations in that order.
 
Waste removal. If you have enough flow for this you probably have enough for corals.
 
Definitely for corals. Acropora in particular grow faster in higher flow.
 
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HOW IMPORTANT ARE FISH TO MAKING A REEF TANK FEEL COMPLETE?

  • Essential! A reef needs fish movement and personality

    Votes: 36 66.7%

  • Very important, but one or two fish may be enough

    Votes: 5 9.3%

  • Optional... a coral-only reef can feel completely finished

    Votes: 2 3.7%

  • I actually prefer a coral-and-invertebrate-only system

    Votes: 0 0.0%

  • It depends on the tank’s size, style, or purpose

    Votes: 9 16.7%

  • I’ve kept a fishless reef (details in the comments)

    Votes: 1 1.9%

  • Well...it's complicated... (answer in the comments)

    Votes: 1 1.9%
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