powerhead placement

Discussion in 'Filters, Pumps, etc..' started by marvollo, Jan 11, 2009.

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  1. marvollo

    marvollo Astrea Snail

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    i have a 72 g bowfront with megaflow sump 2 and its drilled.

    - i have a return line with 2 adjustable pipes- 1019gph return pump so i guess about 700 gph coming out.
    -maxi jet 900 with sure flow- 1600gph
    2 power sweaps- 270 gph each

    i have a mixed assortment of corals. i have been having problems with cyano and diatoms. and am looking to find the ideal flow positioning. to make my sps frags happy. my sps is mainly on the right side of the tank and soft and lps to left.

    any ideas?
     

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  2. LCP136

    LCP136 Sailfin Tang

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    If your having cyano problems you probably want to increase flow in general all around the tank. The SPS will need more flow than the Softies/LPS.
     
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