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Tangweed
08/10/2008, 05:56 PM
I have 58 gal with a Mag 700 return pump. I just added another Hydor Korlia 3 now I have two. If you look in the tank I have alot of water movement.

So my question is what kind of water movement should I be looking for?

mrrrkva
08/10/2008, 06:00 PM
Depends on the corals you have. If you are growing sps, that is a great water flow

BuddhaKiss
08/10/2008, 06:02 PM
Agreed, totally depends on your livestock

Anemonebuff
08/10/2008, 06:05 PM
It should be fine as long as the outlets are not pointed at the livestock.

FranktheTankTx
08/10/2008, 06:11 PM
I hope not... I am running something almost exactly like that.

Of course, I'm actually looking at how to add MORE flow.

crvz
08/10/2008, 06:42 PM
Nah, it's not too much. Watch coral response though, as some softies dont do as well with high flow, but likewise many stonies don't do well without strong flow. I wouldnt be worried about too much in your case.

limitdown
08/10/2008, 06:55 PM
I've got 2,000gph going thru my 200g DT from my return pump and another 8,000gph in powerheads. I'm actually looking to add another 2,000gph in powerheads to hit some slow spots.

Tangweed
08/10/2008, 06:59 PM
I just checked my tank and my Kenya Tree coral and Torch coral don't like it. I guess I'll try to move the flow around.