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Hi all,
I have a 5x2x2 mixed reef. I've got 10 fish and 7 corals; a range of softies, LPS, and one SPS. So just starting out really.
My tank has been up and running for 4 months and I'm now working on dialing in my flow and powerhead placement.
I have 2 Tunze 6105s, currently placed at each end of the tank facing each other roughly. They have been running at about 50% constant speed since the tank has been up. As I'm reading posts about powerhead placement and flow I see some people alternate flow direction on a schedule, some random, some slow it down at night,etc.
I'm just looking for some beginning guidance on what I might want to start with. I like the idea of alternating, but there are SOO many ways to do it. Do I alternate completely on and off? Do I run one at 100% and the other 0%, then switch? Do I do a 100/0, 75/25, 50/50, 25/75/, 0/100? Do I try to mimic tidal currents? So many options...
What's a good way to look at it/start?
Or is the way I have it with a constant flow from each just fine?
I have them connected/controllable by a GHL Profilux 4.
Thanks in advance!
I have a 5x2x2 mixed reef. I've got 10 fish and 7 corals; a range of softies, LPS, and one SPS. So just starting out really.
My tank has been up and running for 4 months and I'm now working on dialing in my flow and powerhead placement.
I have 2 Tunze 6105s, currently placed at each end of the tank facing each other roughly. They have been running at about 50% constant speed since the tank has been up. As I'm reading posts about powerhead placement and flow I see some people alternate flow direction on a schedule, some random, some slow it down at night,etc.
I'm just looking for some beginning guidance on what I might want to start with. I like the idea of alternating, but there are SOO many ways to do it. Do I alternate completely on and off? Do I run one at 100% and the other 0%, then switch? Do I do a 100/0, 75/25, 50/50, 25/75/, 0/100? Do I try to mimic tidal currents? So many options...
What's a good way to look at it/start?
Or is the way I have it with a constant flow from each just fine?
I have them connected/controllable by a GHL Profilux 4.
Thanks in advance!