Should I have my flow pumps going during cycle?

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  1. Coral_Greef

    Coral_Greef Astrea Snail

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    Any advice would be appreciated!

    I have 2 320 gph and a 450 gph flow pumps going right now.
     
    Coral_Greef, Apr 18, 2011
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  2. Jgut3

    Jgut3 Fire Worm

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    Yeah you want them on.
     
    Jgut3, Apr 18, 2011
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  3. Coral_Greef

    Coral_Greef Astrea Snail

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    Thanks!!!!
     
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  4. cwinn

    cwinn Astrea Snail

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    i had my filter pumps on all the time but my powerheads just every once in awhile
     
    cwinn, Apr 18, 2011
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  5. gabbagabbawill

    gabbagabbawill Pajama Cardinal

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    during cycle, I'd say yes, all the time... it'll be good to blow off any die-off on the rocks, so it doesn't just sit there and rot...
     
    gabbagabbawill, Apr 18, 2011
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  6. khowst

    khowst Bangghai Cardinal

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    I would keep them on. It will help keep good flow to facilitate the growth in your live rock. It will also help facilitate keeping an eye on any dead spots so you can make any adjustments to your scape.
     
    khowst, Apr 19, 2011
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  7. Coral_Greef

    Coral_Greef Astrea Snail

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    Great advice everyone. I think I'll leave them on, I like the idea of finding any dead spots etc.

    The waiting game continues...

    Thanks all!
     
    Coral_Greef, Apr 19, 2011
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