to much flow?

Discussion in 'Filters, Pumps, etc..' started by 1.0reef, Apr 4, 2011.

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  1. 1.0reef

    1.0reef Giant Squid

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    would a stock pump on a 6 gallon nano cube (106 gph ) and a 240 gph koralia nano be to much flow?TIA!;D
     
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    tattooedsoul87 Coral Banded Shrimp

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    the types of corals often kept in small nanos do not require much flow. I think the pump you have is enough
     
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    1.0reef Giant Squid

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    just to get the "dead spots" and some corals like more flow!
     
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    evolved Wrasse Freak

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    Is there sand in the tank? If it's a BB, you'd probably be fine, but if there's sand, I bet you'll have a constant sand-storm.
     
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    1.0reef Giant Squid

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    10 pounds of sand to be exact!
     
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    tattooedsoul87 Coral Banded Shrimp

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    alot of corals do like more flow but for what most people put in small nano tanks do not. what corals do you have in there now
     
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    1.0reef Giant Squid

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    i took the finger leather coral since he died from a disease:cry: but still have some zoas in there right now but more coral will come:)
     
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    1.0reef Giant Squid

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    and i don't want the GHA or cyano i want them to leave and the flow should help;D
     
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    m2434 Giant Squid

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    Yeah, need to know what corals you plan to keep.
     
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