too much flow???

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  1. Arman2K

    Arman2K Coral Banded Shrimp

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    My tank size is 120g. I have 2 1050/gph evolution on side of the tank, and 2 550/gph on back center of the tank. And my return is 550/gph. I add a clownfish this week, it about 1.5 in., he seem to be struggleing swimming. He only hang around the front edge corner of the tank. Is my flow too much in my tank??? Thank in advance, happy reefing....
     
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  2. DBOSHIBBY

    DBOSHIBBY Sleeper Shark

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    31.25 turnover. not to much at all IMO
     
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  3. Reefing Madness

    Reefing Madness Skunk Shrimp

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    Clowns will stake out a peice of territory, and he won't move from that spot. He'll be ok with that flow. You plan on keeping SPS? Thats the only thing that needs that high of flow. Reef Tank needs 20x the turn over rate. You have that beat. FIsh only tank only requires 10x the volume.
     
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  4. 2in10

    2in10 Super Moderator

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    The fish will acclimate to the flow soon if not already. It appears as though the clown has staked out a spot as mentioned.

    I have 4700gph on my 75.
     
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