Flow Upgrade for Fluval flex 32.5

Bear Claw · Dec 15, 2022

Looking for a flow upgrade for my Fluval flex 32.5-gallon reef tank. Right now I'm using the stock back pump and an aqua top cps 1 max flow (256 gph). What would be a good upgrade for a mixed reef? And should I have multiple powerheads in that sized tank?

Jekyl · Dec 15, 2022

I always recommend jebao. One on each side.

Bear Claw · Dec 15, 2022

Jekyl said:
I always recommend jebao. One on each side.

which one do you think would work well in my tank?

Jekyl · Dec 15, 2022

Bear Claw said:
which one do you think would work well in my tank?

I'd check through the options on Amazon. Need 1 controller to take care of both. Been 4 years since I did any research on them. 4 years later though the cheap pumps still do their job. I'm awful about cleaning them also.

Bear Claw · Dec 15, 2022

Jekyl said:
I'd check through the options on Amazon. Need 1 controller to take care of both. Been 4 years since I did any research on them. 4 years later though the cheap pumps still do their job. I'm awful about cleaning them also.

How many gph would you recommend for my sized tank? Cause that would help me choose which one to buy. Thanks for the help. Also, would the controller it comes with work for two?

Kasrift · Jan 18, 2023

Bear Claw said:
How many gph would you recommend for my sized tank? Cause that would help me choose which one to buy. Thanks for the help. Also, would the controller it comes with work for two?

Depends on what you have for coral and rock work. I have a Nero 3 and a Red Sea wave maker, but you wouldn't need that without acros.

Bear Claw · Jan 18, 2023

Kasrift said:
Depends on what you have for coral and rock work. I have a Nero 3 and a Red Sea wave maker, but you wouldn't need that without acros.

I want to get into a bit of acros, but I'll mostly have LPS and softies

Bear Claw · Feb 4, 2023

Jekyl said:
I'd check through the options on Amazon. Need 1 controller to take care of both. Been 4 years since I did any research on them. 4 years later though the cheap pumps still do their job. I'm awful about cleaning them also.

Can you change and customize the flow patterns and set a schedule?

ryanjohn1 · Feb 4, 2023

Bear Claw said:
Looking for a flow upgrade for my Fluval flex 32.5-gallon reef tank. Right now I'm using the stock back pump and an aqua top cps 1 max flow (256 gph). What would be a good upgrade for a mixed reef? And should I have multiple powerheads in that sized tank?

I have a flex. Add a nero3. Gets good movement. And you could upgrade the pump in that aio chamber to whatever will fit. I actually deleted that chamber completely and added a cpr cs50 external overflow into a sump.

Jekyl · Feb 4, 2023

Bear Claw said:
Can you change and customize the flow patterns and set a schedule?

Yes

Jekyl · Feb 4, 2023

Jekyl said:
Yes

Well schedule no... the ocean doesn't shut off. Mine run 24/7

mrreo · Mar 27, 2023

does anyone know the flow rate of the stock fluval flex 32.5

Kasrift · Mar 27, 2023

mrreo said:
does anyone know the flow rate of the stock fluval flex 32.5

I think it is like 250, which is why people upgrade to the Sicce Silent 1.5 for 357 gph.

Bear Claw · Apr 8, 2023

Kasrift said:
I think it is like 250, which is why people upgrade to the Sicce Silent 1.5 for 357 gph.

Can you fit the PS1 protein skimmer in the back with the Sicce? Cause I was thinking about switching as well.

Reef2317 · Apr 9, 2023

Bear Claw said:
Can you fit the PS1 protein skimmer in the back with the Sicce? Cause I was thinking about switching as well.

I don't know about that skimmer and pump but red starfish DCSQ70 Mini Skimmer and dalua great white 3000lph return pump both fit.

Reef Jockey · Apr 9, 2023

I have a Fluval Evo(13.5g) and upgraded from a Sicce 1.0 to this pump and loving every bit of it. I only run the pump at 60% because it's too much flow. I believe there is another size larger