Too much flow?

Discussion in 'Coral' started by flipnap, Jul 13, 2007.

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  1. flipnap

    flipnap Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

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    hey all, ive been wondering recently if this is too much flow for my plate coral.. hes doing fine thus far and thriving but just not sure.. lemme know what you think

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  3. Tangster

    Tangster 3reef Sponsor

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    I see just a black screen might be just this computer ..? worked this time looks o.k but the leading edge is taking a bit of a pounding on the flesh that may cause a bit of receding from the skeleton I'd block that a little with a little rock like a Eddy to move more water up-wards , But thats just me.. On corals like these its the main reason people loose them from flesh wounds. Now this is assuming it get pounded like this 24/7 and no alternating currents.
     
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  4. geekdafied

    geekdafied 3reef Sponsor

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    the coral looked fine to me.
     
  5. tooconceited

    tooconceited Spaghetti Worm

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    yeah looked like the coral was ok with the flow. Nice looking coral too.
     
  6. coral reefer

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    Water flow is ideal IMO! Good job...They are not as easy to care for as the fungia species though if placed properly in your tank, with proper water flow as it seems both of these are adhered to, target feeding your plate, moderate lighting and ideal water parameters will go a long way towards the long term success of your plate!