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[Cdime712]

This is my first time. I'm trying to make sure I have this right with the flow in my tank. I took a couple pictures to better understand if I'm doing it right. if I need to change the position please draw a diagram so I know thank you.

 

[scabbedwings616]

What kind of pumps are they? You should find a wave pump that can do random/different flow. If you have a constant pump you should look at the hydra wavemaker so it does it for you. Flow also depends on the size of your tank and what you are trying to do with the tank. If it’s only lps or soft corals, then Random isn’t needed but if sps is your goal then random is needed and a lot of it

 

[Cdime712]

What kind of pumps are they? You should find a wave pump that can do random/different flow. If you have a constant pump you should look at the hydra wavemaker so it does it for you. Flow also depends on the size of your tank and what you are trying to do with the tank. If it’s only lps or soft corals, then Random isn’t needed but if sps is your goal then random is needed and a lot of it

I have a fluval 13.5 Evo. My main goal is to have a good circulation in the nice flow going inside the tank for everything. so even if I have to buy a different pump to contribute to all that I would have but right now I have to pump so I'm just trying to make sure I have the right angle.

 

[scabbedwings616]

I have a fluval 13.5 Evo. My main goal is to have a good circulation in the nice flow going inside the tank for everything. so even if I have to buy a different pump to contribute to all that I would have but right now I have to pump so I'm just trying to make sure I have the right angle.

It’s going to be a lot of trial and error. Even now with my tanks, I have to change them up every so often cause some of the corals don’t like it.

 

[Cdime712]

It’s going to be a lot of trial and error. Even now with my tanks, I have to change them up every so often cause some of the corals don’t like it.

Exactly that's what I'm trying to do and avoid.

 

[scabbedwings616]

Exactly that's what I'm trying to do and avoid.

There is no good answer cause everyone’s tank is different. From rocks to sand to what pumps in there.

 

[Cdime712]

There is no good answer cause everyone’s tank is different. From rocks to sand to what pumps in there.

Make sense thank you very much.

 

[Billdogg]

I would suggest that you move them down in the tank (about 1/3 of the way) and angle them up and in towards the middle front glass. That will cause the water to roil nicely and greatly increase the oxygenation of the water for you.

As for how much total flow? That depends on what you plan on keeping. Soft corals and fish can get by with about 20x, while LPS prefer 30-40x, and many SPS keepers aim for 60-80x. My SPS dominate mixed reef tops out at 80x+. but becasue the powerheads are programmable, it can fall down to as little as 40-50x