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    Flowrate for SPS corals?

    What type of circulation is needed to sustain SPS corals? I'm aware that they require more circulation and current than others, but how much circulation is needed?
    55 gallon reef tank
    2 Koralia 600 GPH powerheads
    Sump/Refugium/Skimmer w/ 500 GPH pump
    600 GPH rated overflow box

    Will this be able to sustain an SPS environment?

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    Re: Flowrate for SPS corals?

    Minium suggestions

    upgrade to K-3's, and get at least 1 more
    Is your tank drilled or are you using a h.o.t. overflow box???????

    If its drilled just upgrade your return pump to a mag 9.5 or 12, if you are using the hang on tank overflow you will need to upgrade the overflow box as well

    SPS require a lot of flow, research sps care here in the forums and you will find alot of good info on keeping and caring for these wonderful creatures
    Tanks,
    Robert


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    Re: Flowrate for SPS corals?

    looks like i'm going to have to settle for LPS haha


 

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