circulation pump question
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mkzimms
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Is this a circulation pump for filtration or a powerhead for creating in tank folw? What kind of corals?
800GPH is towards the too much end of the spectrum for internal flow in a tank that size. The general rule of thumb for in-tank flow is 20-40x tank volume. If this is for flow inside the tank then you would be better served by having multiple smaller pumps at opposite ends of the tank to create a more chaotic water movement pattern which will also cut down on low flow/dead spots.
800GPH is towards the too much end of the spectrum for internal flow in a tank that size. The general rule of thumb for in-tank flow is 20-40x tank volume. If this is for flow inside the tank then you would be better served by having multiple smaller pumps at opposite ends of the tank to create a more chaotic water movement pattern which will also cut down on low flow/dead spots.