Ok flow questions what should I do

[bucksfan1976]

Ok my I have a mix of sps and LPS in my tank, I cant find the proper placement of my 2 Jebao WP25 powerheads.

Questions

1. What is the standard rule of thumb for flow? Ive always been told you need 3 times your tank volume for SPS
2. Placement, I cant get it right Ive tried it every way that I can and It just seems nothing is happy.
3. The WP25 is 8000LPH which is right around 2100 GPH , would maybe going to just one be more benficial.
4. My return pump is putting about 600 GPH in the tank (i normally dont count this.)

What would you do?

 

[Genesis Corals]

Getting LPS happy in a SPS tank can be quite a challenge. I only have a few spots in my tank to place LPS, otherwise they get hit with too much flow. You can always try just one powerhead and see how it works. I personally like taking 2 powerheads and aiming them at each other to get some random flow. GL.

 

[bucksfan1976]

Thank you, I might just do that , face them directly at each other

 

[Mrfresh]

I put my pumps low pointed upwards.
This allowed for low flow around the bottom of the tank.
LPS are all on the bottom and sps are more top side with a few at the bottom....