Fluval 13.5 flow recommendations

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So I am looking into adding more flow to my tank and I'm looking for insight on what others have done. I'm currently running a Sicce .5 with the VCA RFG but I dont think there is enough flow hitting the right side of the tank, enventually I want to put either a gsp or a hammer on the islands. I marked roughly where the flow is pointing and still seems very little on the right side.

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At first, I used one of the Hygger mini wavemakers, but it went into error mode enough, and I replaced an AI Nero 3. I liked the features and the size. I don't think I ever turned it up above 35% or so, but as people here tend to say, buy stuff assuming in the future you will upsize. :)
 
At first, I used one of the Hygger mini wavemakers, but it went into error mode enough, and I replaced an AI Nero 3. I liked the features and the size. I don't think I ever turned it up above 35% or so, but as people here tend to say, buy stuff assuming in the future you will upsize. :)
If i could, I'd definitely get a nero. How long did you have the Hygger Mini before it went into error mode?
 
So I am looking into adding more flow to my tank and I'm looking for insight on what others have done. I'm currently running a Sicce .5 with the VCA RFG but I dont think there is enough flow hitting the right side of the tank, enventually I want to put either a gsp or a hammer on the islands. I marked roughly where the flow is pointing and still seems very little on the right side.

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What size is your rfg 1/2in or 1/4in.

Thanks,
 
I kept getting an Error 7 on it, usually it'd start again when I unplugged/plugged it back in, and that was 3 or 4 days into owning it. After that it just stopped working.
ive had mine for almost a year it recently stoped put it was because it was gunked up soaked it and good as new
 
ive had mine for almost a year it recently stoped put it was because it was gunked up soaked it and good as new
Interesting lol, before I sent it back, I inspected it and internally it seemed fine. I just dont get how after a week it came up with an error. Regardless the Jebao I'm using right seems to be working really well. My GSP definitely enjoy the flow.
 
So I am looking into adding more flow to my tank and I'm looking for insight on what others have done. I'm currently running a Sicce .5 with the VCA RFG but I dont think there is enough flow hitting the right side of the tank, enventually I want to put either a gsp or a hammer on the islands. I marked roughly where the flow is pointing and still seems very little on the right side.

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For Soft Coral or LPS the standard pump is fine for flow.

If you're planning on adding SPS something like a Nero 3 on the opposite side of the tank works fine although is a bit of overkill. Mine runs set at about 40%.

For SPS you would also need to upgrade the light to something like a Hydra 16HD.

I wouldn't upgrade until you need it.
 

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