Water Flow

aceroc

Member
How much is too much water flow? I just ordered a 1400gph pump for my wet/dry and i have 2 HOB filters ( 330gph & 400gph ) and a Powersweep Powerhead 270gph. I will be flowing 2400 GPH. Is this too much for a 75gal tank? I calculated this to turn my tank over 32 times an hour? I plan on getting corals and anemones after i get some more experiance and establish my tank further.
 

mudplayerx

Active Member
25x is the recommended flow for a reef tank. Keep in mind to only count the flow in the main display tank. Only count the returns, powerheads, filters actually pumping directly into the tank. For instance, anything drawing water from the sump and putting it back into the sump should not be calculated in your main turnover rate.
 
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