Too Much Flow

[Jeremy_holt]

Hello All,

I posted this earlier today but I thought I would post it again with more information. Last post two people said it was fine and the others said it was too much. I have a 55G tank that I am setting up to be a reef tank. My buddy gave me a Koralia 4 and Tunze 6045 which are on a wavemaker so only one runs at a time. I have them each placed in a corner of the tank. I would like to have softies and LPS when the tank is ready. Is this too much flow for my tank? I have read articles and lots of flow is good thing but I thought I would ask you all your opinion. Thank you for taking the time.

[reefworm]

Does seem a bit much, esp. if you're keeping LPS with long sweepers. Also, Koralias are not recommended to run on wavemakers.

[Jeremy_holt]

Do you recommend just leaving the Tunze on all of the time or should I purchase two smaller items? If so what would you recommed(GPH). Thanks for the help.

[reefworm]

I'm not sure how much flow the Tunze puts out, but I'm running 2 #2 Koralias in a 29 continuously, so I think running your #4 that way is no problem. If the Tunze is putting out more than the #4 you might consider getting something smaller. My $0.02. Wait for further input, esp. from those who know the 6045.

[poppin_fresh]

The 6045 is probably more than enough flow for a 55 with mostly soft/lps corals. It is also not recommended to run on a wavemaker...you will void the warantee.