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by fluffybolt
Fri Jan 24, 2025 3:58 pm
Forum: Corals
Topic: Optimal water flow for coral health
Replies: 6
Views: 2878

Re: Optimal water flow for coral health

I'm considering other brands, but I liked the VorTech due to the sync options with the lights I'm looking at. My main concern is the impact on LPS corals when they're in a flow situation that's more suited for SPS corals.
by fluffybolt
Fri Jan 24, 2025 12:43 pm
Forum: Corals
Topic: Optimal water flow for coral health
Replies: 6
Views: 2878

Optimal water flow for coral health

I've been checking out the VorTech calculator for my 280g tank and I noticed that a single MP40 and MP60 would produce too much flow for LPS corals - over 5900 g/hr. On the other hand, it's not enough for SPS, which require at least 9800 g/hr.

To get the right flow for LPS, I'd need to run two ...