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One thing is for sure on R2R- There are many types and configurations of tanks on here from fowler to SPS only to mixed reefs and even softie tanks. Often we see a post asking "Does my flow rate look right?" What is flow rate?
LPS and Soft Coral dominated aquarium do best with constant water movement or even gyre action being moderate in movement.
With SPS tanks, turbulent flow is desired and with mixed reef tanks, you have to balance flow which can be a challenge.
Each type of flow has to be considered and flow rate has to be used in terms of what is best along with lighting.
I use 7 pumps with randomized flow, constant flow and gyre flow based on a Mixed reef tank.
WHAT IS YOUR CHOICE OF FLOW AND WHY DO YOU USE IT?
ARE YOU HAPPY WITH YOUR FLOW OR DO YOU THINK IT COULD USE SOME TWEAKING?
LPS and Soft Coral dominated aquarium do best with constant water movement or even gyre action being moderate in movement.
With SPS tanks, turbulent flow is desired and with mixed reef tanks, you have to balance flow which can be a challenge.
Each type of flow has to be considered and flow rate has to be used in terms of what is best along with lighting.
I use 7 pumps with randomized flow, constant flow and gyre flow based on a Mixed reef tank.
WHAT IS YOUR CHOICE OF FLOW AND WHY DO YOU USE IT?
ARE YOU HAPPY WITH YOUR FLOW OR DO YOU THINK IT COULD USE SOME TWEAKING?