Water Flow

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  1. cira050

    cira050 Torch Coral

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    I was wondering if any of you out there have any techniques to see where your flow is greatest in the tank... where dead spots are... I just got 2 powerheads and before i get my coral, i want to make sure its evenly distributed throughout the tank. Any suggestions? Put some food in there and see where it goes? haha

    Thanks
    Ryan
     
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  2. vetteman

    vetteman Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

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    Correct!! ;)
     
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  3. PackLeader

    PackLeader Giant Squid

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    You can also stick a airstone under one of the powerheads and watch bubbles to get a good feel of the flow patterns.
     
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  4. cira050

    cira050 Torch Coral

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    Wow that food didnt stop moving for at least 2 minutes straight until the fish ate it all. Looks like their in a good position haha
     
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