Best flow for soft corals

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felixon
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Re: Best flow for soft corals

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kaylornix wrote: Tue Apr 22, 2025 4:55 am I'd cut the flow way back. My Zoas were pissed until I dropped the flow to like 15%. Now they're spreading like crazy. Also, what salt mix are you using? Some brands can be sketchy for softies.
Exactly. Soft corals are low-maintenance. Less flow, stable params, and they'll thrive. How often are you feeding them?
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Re: Best flow for soft corals

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Feeding's key too. I spot feed my Zoas reef roids once a week. They puff up like balloons. But yeah, flow's the main thing here. Less is more.
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Re: Best flow for soft corals

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For real, my softies love reef roids. But keep the flow low when feeding, or it's gonna blow all over the place. Messy vibes.
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Re: Best flow for soft corals

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Spot feeding's great, but don't overdo it. Excess food can spike nitrates. I feed mine twice a week, tiny amounts. And yeah, low flow during feeding is a must.
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Re: Best flow for soft corals

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My tank's a year old, and the softies took a while to settle. Patience is key. Also, what's your lighting schedule? Too much light can stress them too.
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