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09-07-2007, 09:04 PM
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Shark
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: Andover, KS
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flow in my 180??
right now I have 2 1100 Seios running and a 3rd one, a 1500, in the tank, but not running yet, as there is only water, sand and rock in there so far....my question.. do I need all 3 of these?? This would be 3700 GPH of flow....just wondering if this is ok or too much, or if the 1500 is not needed?????
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Jenni AKA "Reefmama"
180 gallon AGA RR mixed reef inwall, 100 gallon rubbermaid stock tank sump, 10 gallon hex fuge, Quiet one 5000 return pump, PCI PS-3000 skimmer with Octopus needlewheel pump, 72" Constellation from Aquactinics, 2 Triton Aquatics GS2 maxijet mods, 2 250 watt heaters, 200 lbs live rock, 200 lbs pulverized limestone
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09-07-2007, 09:14 PM
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Pinch That Penny
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Redmond Oregon
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I have about 3200 gph flow in my 50 so I would say you need more. Most people shoot for 30-50 x turnover. As long as you don't have sandstorms ur good to go
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09-07-2007, 09:17 PM
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spaceman spiff
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: houston
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I would not say it's too much, but it can be if it's isolated, stirring up the sand, or otherwise bothering a coral. I've got about twice that in my 150, and I could stand a little more in a few places.
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09-07-2007, 10:16 PM
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Carpe Noctem
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Western Colorado
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I guess telling you that I'm shooting for 9000 in my 190 might help 
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09-07-2007, 10:42 PM
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Shark
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: Andover, KS
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OK, well, I guess I got my answer... thanks!
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Jenni AKA "Reefmama"
180 gallon AGA RR mixed reef inwall, 100 gallon rubbermaid stock tank sump, 10 gallon hex fuge, Quiet one 5000 return pump, PCI PS-3000 skimmer with Octopus needlewheel pump, 72" Constellation from Aquactinics, 2 Triton Aquatics GS2 maxijet mods, 2 250 watt heaters, 200 lbs live rock, 200 lbs pulverized limestone
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меня зовут Chris 
