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Miguelh1302
12/10/2014, 06:46 PM
http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/12/10/bdc95d5207b5915c027e28db2f4307e1.jpg
This are the numbers of my tank, should I get two wave makers or just one? I have one but it is 800gph and it is way to strong

Fragtastic Reef
12/10/2014, 06:53 PM
You can't base your flow off some chart or "calculator". It will depend on what type of corals your going to have in your tank, and what brand of pumps.

Miguelh1302
12/10/2014, 06:54 PM
You can't base your flow off some chart or "calculator". It will depend on what type of corals your going to have in your tank, and what brand of pumps.


Lol I post that picture so you guys can see the numbers of the tank? My question is if you always need 2 pumps or just one?

rfgonzo
12/10/2014, 08:53 PM
It will still all depend on what you're trying to keep. Some tanks you can get away with 1 other tanks 2, sometimes 3,4,5,6 or more.

Miguelh1302
12/10/2014, 11:09 PM
It will still all depend on what you're trying to keep. Some tanks you can get away with 1 other tanks 2, sometimes 3,4,5,6 or more.


Is a 45 gal am doing a mix reef little bit of everything, I was thinking of doing 2 of 425-1000 gph one on each side, sounds good enough?

rfgonzo
12/10/2014, 11:31 PM
Should be ok, what pumps?

Miguelh1302
12/11/2014, 08:42 AM
Jebao wp25 2 of them they on sale for 98 the pair

rfgonzo
12/11/2014, 10:30 AM
Yes, those will work. In a couple months from now I would also buy another one those pumps push a lot of water and work great but they also have a tendency to crap out on you, I would try to keep one extra on hand.

Miguelh1302
12/11/2014, 03:51 PM
Okidoki I actually end up buying one wp10 because 25 was way to strong for my tank