Changing flow

[Nonfamous]

Okay, never thought to ask this, but......

Is there a down side to changing the flow in the tank? I'm talking about randomly changing the location and direction of the power heads and returns. I would be careful as to not stir up the sand bed and cause a sand storm. As long as the Zoas get some flow, would they mind? How about the fish? I know my Flame Angel seems to like lower flow areas. Would a change cause undue stress for it?

 

[Smitty]

Nope, it shouldn't be an issue at all. Your fish and corals will adjust to the different flow. Just make sure the corals aren't getting blasted with a direct flow.

 

[Northstar24]

Are you talking about moving the powerheads around the tank, or a way to radomize the flow with a wavemaker?

Either one should be fine. I recently added wavemaking pumps to my system and my corals and fish are definitely happier than when there was static flow in the tank

 

[chuck78]

Smittys' dead on! The corals will adjust....unless they're being blasted of course.