Movement for coral

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Just had a quick question. I just got a waving hand anthelia today and I am trying to provide movement/current to the anthelia and the Green Star Polyp. I have a hang on the back filter, a wave maker, and a UV sterilizer light pump. (Currently not using the light. Just the pump for water movement.) I posted pics below. Any suggestions on how I can get them movement?

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What size tank is it? Would seem like what you have in it should provide plenty of flow for those already? :)
60 gallon. It should be. But I can't seem to get a position where it reaches both. Guess I'm just looking for people's ideas they have haha
 
The problem with only one powerhead is you get a one way linear flow, usually with some dead flow spots. A tank IMO ideally should have powerheads on opposite sides, pointed at each other to bounce and create random flow pattern and reduce dead flow spots. I would add another on your tank.
 
The problem with only one powerhead is you get a one way linear flow, usually with some dead flow spots. A tank IMO ideally should have powerheads on opposite sides, pointed at each other to bounce and create random flow pattern and reduce dead flow spots. I would add another on your tank.
This sounds like a great idea. Thank you for your opinion!
 

IF YOU HAD TO OPERATE EVERYTHING ELSE MANUALLY, WHICH AUTOMATED SYSTEM WOULD YOU KEEP?

  • Auto top-off

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  • Automated dosing

    Votes: 7 6.4%
  • Mechanical filtration / roller filter

    Votes: 4 3.7%
  • Automated water testing

    Votes: 3 2.8%
  • Automatic feeding

    Votes: 1 0.9%
  • Lighting schedule

    Votes: 21 19.3%
  • Controller and remote monitoring

    Votes: 4 3.7%
  • Leak detection and emergency shutoff

    Votes: 2 1.8%
  • Automatic water changes

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