Powerhead placement and flow ideas?

[Lylelovett]

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!

 

[Flippers4pups]

Alternating flow is a start. Random, chaotic flow is best.