Flow only at night?

[Sick_man]

Hi, i bought a wave pump but its kinda strong. I was wondering if I can turn it off during the day so i can see my xenia pulse, and then turn it on at night. Will this be fine if other corals are in the tank? Also, does the pump have to be on all day instead?

 

[xxkenny90xx]

It should be on day and night. Flow makes fish and corals happy, removes detritus from surfaces, and surface agitation from said flow will oxygenate your water

 

[xxkenny90xx]

Strong flow is fine as long as it isn't crazy strong. In that case you'll need a smaller pump (assuming that one can't be dialed down)

 

[LesPoissons]

You can also move the Xenia to a low flow spot in the tank. Position the wave maker differently or build them a spot with some rock work that breaks the flow a bit??

 

[PicassoClown04]

The xenia Will pulse just fine in medium flow. Maybe try putting a nem guard on your powerhead?? I’ve heard a lot about those things lowering the flow. It can’t be turned down at all?

 

[Sick_man]

The xenia Will pulse just fine in medium flow. Maybe try putting a nem guard on your powerhead?? I’ve heard a lot about those things lowering the flow. It can’t be turned down at all?

Nope, its a cheap sunsun and its strong for my 20 gal. what is a nemgaurd i searched it up and cant find it

 

[PicassoClown04]

Nope, its a cheap sunsun and its strong for my 20 gal. what is a nemgaurd i searched it up and cant find it

It’s a powerhead protector for anemones

 

[Sick_man]

It’s a powerhead protector for anemones

Thanks, for almost that price I might as well get jebao powerhead thats adjustable tho

 

[PicassoClown04]

Thanks, for almost that price I might as well get jebao powerhead thats adjustable tho

Yeah maybe, you could sell whatever one you bought thats not really working for you to off set some costs

 

[xxkenny90xx]

That sunsun pump can be used in your water change bucket, for a cheap pump for your tank I'd grab a hydor koralia pump

 

[Sick_man]

That sunsun pump can be used in your water change bucket, for a cheap pump for your tank I'd grab a hydor koralia pump

is that adjustable for flow?

 

[Sick_man]

Anynone know a budget friendly option for adjustable flow?

 

[xxkenny90xx]

is that adjustable for flow?

No but they are nice budget friendly pumps, just get the right size for your tank! For adjustable pumps I believe jebao (like you said) is cheaper than most but I can't comment on their reliability

 

[Daddy-o]

I have a 30 gallon reef that I shut down at night except for 1 tiny pump that is about the size of your thumb. I shut down the skimmer and returns and everything is happy. They are off from 9pm to 7am
Cheers! Mark

 

[Anubisxii]

My sunsuns lasted 2 weeks before breaking, both within days their trash. I would get a lower power one but to answer your question flow needs to be 24/7/365