Is this enough flow?

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  1. Cjiggajess

    Cjiggajess Bristle Worm

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    I was thinking about getting this Hydor Koralia SmartWave Pump Controller with 2 Hydor Koralia Evolution Pump 750s. Is that enough flow for a 55g with a mixed of corals and clams....
     
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  2. Reeron

    Reeron Blue Ringed Angel

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    Not even remotely close. Remember, only one pump will be on at a time so you will need a lot more flow. I'd recommend 4 1050s (2 plugged into each outlet), that way 2 will be on at one time. 2 x 1050gph = 2100gph. 2100gph/55g = 38x tank turnover rate. Not bad, but not a ton. I have a 20g and have 2 Koralia #1s on it. Not on a wavemaker so they are on at all times. 2 x 400gph /20g = 40x tank turnover rate and I wish I had more. And that is in a tank that is Zoa/Paly dominant and they love it.
     
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  3. NanaReefer

    NanaReefer Fu Manchu Lion Fish

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    Both pumps can be run at the sames time using the smart wave...just saying ;)
     
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  4. cosmo

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    Yeah I think "not even close" is a bit off too! I have 2 750's on mine and its OK, not great, but OK! I am upgrading, but its been enough for me until i got some of these sps!
     
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  5. Cjiggajess

    Cjiggajess Bristle Worm

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    How would u have two on one plug??? I was thinking of doing 5 secs going back and forth...or is it better to do em both on! Im so lost. I have pumps now but have been reading how important it is so i was trying to upgrade.
     
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    SnooknRedz Vlamingii Tang

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    IMO pay the numbers no attention, to a point. Get a good solid flow PH and see if it suits your needs. ( corals happy, and no dead spots) not too much where your stuff is blowing all around and your fish are swimming a marathon.
     
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  7. Reeron

    Reeron Blue Ringed Angel

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    That would be called not using the features of the wavemaker.:confused:;D
     
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    Reeron Blue Ringed Angel

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    You need a splitter for each outlet. That gives you the ability to plug more than one pump into each outlet.
     
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  9. Cjiggajess

    Cjiggajess Bristle Worm

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    Ooh DUH!

    Thats what im thinking my corals are happy and are thriving now but after reading so much about how important it is im thinking it couldn't hurt to add this maybe itll make them even happier!

    hmmmmm.... now im starting to think 3 Hydor Koralia Evolution Pump 750s or 2 Hydor Koralia Evolution Pump 1050s... ugh so hard! i think 2 Hydor Koralia Evolution Pump 1050s will be better i dont want 3 fans in the tank if i can help it....
     
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  10. Illusions

    Illusions Flamingo Tongue

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    I think 2- 1050's will do the trick.
     
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