flow

I just upgraded power heads and got a Nero 5. I set it on pulse mode and was wondering if it’s too much flow for my elegance coral on the sand bed? I have a video attached. Thanks!

Below is a picture of my recent algae bloom. It is on a live rock directly where a power head is blowing. I am assuming that I should remove the power head. any advice would be more than appreciated! Will add better photos in the morning.

So recently i set up my new 120gal tank, plumbed it all myself. Drain hole drilled called for a 1 1/2" but hole was cut wrong had to use 1 1/4" for my drain piping which the bulkhead was almost impossible to find by the way. The return was correct and is 3/4". My issue is that even though i have...

Hey guys! I Just joined R2R for the missing macna sale! This is a great forum and has been very helpful to me over the past couple of years so I am excited to finally become an active member! I breed Ball Pythons and Crested Geckos, among owning MANY other reptiles. Loving animals is in my DNA...

I just got my aquarium set up a couple days ago it’s a 60 gal cube, I’m pretty new but I’ve got some experience although I’ve never had my own tank. I’ve got a sump and a hang on the back filter which I’ve never seen anyone do. I’m still working on my sump a little so I got the hang on just to...

Hi, I want to get a circulation pump for my tank but they are sorta expensive for me. There are some cheap ones on Amazon that circulate the water at a constant rate without change but I heard that it isn't that good. Should I get one pump? Should I get 2? What are your suggestions? I would...

Have anyone used the Jebao SLW-10 in Nuvo 10? Any experiences?

I have a tank similar to a 2ft cube. I wanna buy a couple of Maxspect gyres. Either the 330s or 350s. At first glance, the 350 gyres would seem the more attractive option: The 350s are longer than the 330s - which means the flow is distributed over a wider area. The 350s offer the same flow...

Hi! I am new to reef2reef as a member but frequently spend time here reading and trying to absorb as much info as I can :) I am slowly starting my first reef tank. The only gear I have right now is an Aquatop AIO 40g cube. My plan is to start the tank with live rock and sand as well as inverts...

Hi everyone. I have a Redsea 625xxl mixed reef tank. Trying to better understand flow in thr aquarium. Currently I run a decent return pump with a random flow nozzle, meaning my flow is reliant on the two Maxspect gyre pumps on either end of the tank. Looking for advice on what settings...

Is this good flow for a torch coral. Also if someone could I’d this torch that would be nice it was sold as indo dragon soul

Hello! I recently ran into a problem with what looks like green hair algae as you can see in the picture below. I have a large refugium and a deep sand bed in the sump, I thought the macro-algae would take all the nutrients but apparently this can still grow. Specs: 150gallon tank 70gallon...

So I need help getting the most out of my torches I’m running a 108g tank with a maxspect gyre350 set at 60 ramping down wave to 10 with 1 second spread also. Have T5 lights from 9-6 then 3 hydras from6-12 just need help all levels good 2 year tank torches are on the side where the gyre is placed

I’m curious after watching yet another reef documentary. A lot of discussion goes on about flow and what is best, I’ve noticed with seeing the corals in the wild that often the water does not move fast but is strong. Is it possible to create this flow with power heads in our tanks? Every...

Hi all, I had a question about the amount of flow I have in my tank. I have a 20 gallon long tank (IM Nuvo 20g Peninsula) that is about 30in long. The tank came with a mighty jet that goes up to 325 gph and I have an aqamai kps that pumps Between 375-1050. So my question is if I have too much...

Hi Guys The water level in my display tank is just under the top acrylic, so I can see a half inch above my water, which isnt great. My sump is also fairly noisy from the drain pipe into it, as the display water level is so low it takes quite a bit of air with it and I get a lot of gargling...

I have a RSR 250 with 2 AI prime 16HD (I know they might be a little underpowered for SPS but I am in the learning curve and no plans to keep difficult SPS) and 1 MP40 on the side of the tank, I am controlling the MP40 with an Apex WXM module. I set up my MP40 to ramp up at the same time the AI...

So I’m trying to work out how many powerheads and placement. I have a 20 gallon RedSea Max Nano. I want to keep SPS at the top, and a few LPS and softies at the bottom. I have one small cheap powerhead that I’m going to have at the back behind the rock to keep there from being dead spots...

Hi. I am still relatively new to saltwater so apologies if I sound stupid. I have a Kent marine biocube and I have notice that the Powerhead that came with it seems incredibly weak. I dropped some pellet food about 2 inches Infront of it and it just sank straight past it, didn't get blown...

Good evening, I am debating between MP 40’s or Gyre pumps in a 180 tank. 6x2x2 setup. I have always ran Vortechs but want no dead spots. So I am asking for opinions from fellow reefers? I appreciate y’all.

Hello everyone, I am relatively new to the forum but have been in the hobby for quite some time. After a recent move, I am finally able to set up the aquarium of my dreams with a beautiful show tank in my livingroom. My livestock is patiently waiting in a 55 gallon in the basement but they are...

Hi, I want to try a VCA Random Flow Generator. I have a 3/4in tubing and around 1000 GPH return. I want to install two 3/4in VCA Random Flow Generator. It's a good idea? Many members here try to sell those generators, perhaps they don't like them? Thanks

Hi everyone, hope you’re all doing well. I need some opinions and advice! I attached a video of my new frogspawn coral, I want you guys to let me know what you guys think as far as it’s condition, it doesn’t look like it’s fully open and I’m trying to figure out why. Do you think it’s getting...

Reefer 250 around 18 months old. Finally getting the hang of keeping sps. So I got rid of a big monti and went crazy with the sticks. This thing will be packed if I can keep everything in line. I've got 9 more frags to find spots for. I can't wait for these to take off!

Hey everybody I have a marineland portrait 5 gallon tank and run it's return pump at 100%. It's the pump that came with it, if you don't know the tank it's a AIO system. I personally would like more flow.. it seems underwhelming to me and I'd like something that's more than just a steady stream...