Flow rate in 10 gallon tank

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Hi guys

I wonder if anyone can help. I am new to this so I am sorry if this seems basic! I have a 10 gallon Nuvo that has been running for 3+ months and looking to add LPS/SPS at the 6 month mark providing water is stable. I currently have a Eheim 600 which is set at 600L/H with a SW-2 wave maker, H20 ATO and a RS50 LED set at 40% on both blue and white. I currently have two clowns and a cleaner shrimp which are doing well.
My question is about flow….
What is the ideal flow rate from the return pump in an LPS/SPS tank? Thanks for your help.

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The exact gph doesn't really matter. It's more or less is it achieving what you are wanting it to do.
 
The turn over rate of your tank is not as critical as the flow of your wavemaker. In my 10g Fijicube I run an MP10 in a mixed LPS/SPS. Your flow should follow your lighting, ie: the more intense the light the more flow. Also, your light may not be optimal for SPS, I have one on my temperate tank and I really want more out of it.
 

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