Finding the Sweet Spot for Flow for SPS

[livinlifeinBKK]

After doing a lot of reading through the threads about PAR and stability when it comes to nutrients, I've seen some people emphasize proper flow being vital for SPS to thrive but I can't seem to find a clear explanation to help me know where that sweet spot is or how to find it...I'm not growing acros or anything difficult like that, right now I'm in the learning phase with more forgiving corals like Digis...just how strong of flow do they need and how do I measure it?

 

[Doctorgori]

honestly that’s one of those answers nobody really answers good. but I’ll stick around as this could be the time.
off subject a lil but don’t forget the bottom of the tank. you doing sand or no?

 

[livinlifeinBKK]

honestly that’s one of those answers nobody really answers good. but I’ll stick around as this could be the time.
off subject a lil but don’t forget the bottom of the tank. you doing sand or no?

Yeah live sand

 

[livinlifeinBKK]

honestly that’s one of those answers nobody really answers good. but I’ll stick around as this could be the time.
off subject a lil but don’t forget the bottom of the tank. you doing sand or no?

Dont judge too much by this pic...it's under construction atm

 

[Doctorgori]

while we are waiting for answers, this a peninsula or what kind of tank you got? That info could be useful even if it’s tangent to your original question

 

[arking_mark]

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[Doctorgori]

OK I see we are posting at the same time lol

 

[livinlifeinBKK]

while we are waiting for answers, this a peninsula or what kind of tank you got? That info could be useful even if it’s tangent to your original question

No, it's just a standard 20 gallon with a Noopsyche k7 v3 light...sorry if I don't know all the lingo yet, I'm newish to the hobby

 

[Doctorgori]

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[livinlifeinBKK]

hey looks like you can get that siphon most spots….

you got small flat rock pieces to shield drifts?

Yeah I've got a few spare pieces behind what you can see