Enough flow?

Discussion in 'Filters, Pumps, etc..' started by sollie7, Mar 15, 2010.

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  1. sollie7

    sollie7 Millepora

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    right now I have

    one maxi jet 600

    one koralia 1

    im getting a koralia evolution 1050 on friday

    is this enough flow?

    plus i have my hob skimmer not sure the gph on it though
     
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  3. GuitarMan89

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    It depends on what you want to keep, there's no easy answer.
     
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  4. sollie7

    sollie7 Millepora

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    easy stuff soft corals and some lps
     
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    if youve got close to 30x turnover you should be fine. so in total you will want roughly 1500 to 1800 gph. then figure out how you qwant the flow directed
     
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  6. sollie7

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    k I think I have that with out the skimmer so I guess im good
     
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