Corals prefer no powerhead?

[saltysailor]

So I have a 25 lagoon with an MP10 operating on lagoon mode on 1%. My problem is that the euphillia seems much happier whenever the powerhead is off. Should I just run it without a powerhead and just have my return pump be the flow or should I keep running it? I’d like to be able to turn it on and off throughout the day but I don’t have that option. Thanks

 

[PicassoClown04]

Maybe you should move the powerhead so the euphyllia gets less flow. I have the same issue in a 20 peninsula, the euphyllia gets really upset and shrinks if the flow is too high, I run mine at 1/2 a light which is the lowest setting. Move the powerhead and they should be happier

 

[saltysailor]

Move it where? It’s on the lowest possible setting

 

[Hincapiej4]

He means physically move it. or the coral

 

[intricate_reefer]

+1 move it around to find some flow it likes. Might be able to get away without it depending how strong your return pump is. Could upgrade them and get some RFG nozzles. How old is your MP10? I have a couple that were purchased awhile ago and mobius works on them. You can schedule with mobius.

 

[saltysailor]

MP10 has Mobius, it’s on 1%. I will try to find a place with different flow.

 

[intricate_reefer]

Oh gotcha you can’t schedule an off period? I didn’t know that

 

[saltysailor]

I could get a smart plug and have it turn on and off I suppose which is what I think I’ll end up doing.

 

[Miguel Negron]

I have the same issue with my WB Cube 20. I have a Nero5 with torches and I don’t wanna go pass 3% without blowing sand and stressing he torches

 

[PicassoClown04]

I meant move the powerhead, sorry for confusion. Or you could get a nem guard for the powerhead, I’ve heard that a couple of them significantly reduce flow

 

[Sick_man]

Just turn the power head on at night if they are happy from your outflow during the day.

 

[Velcro]

What return pump is used in this AIO?