Fluval 13.5 flow recommendations

[AyoItsRocco]

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.

 

[TranceLvr]

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.

 

[AyoItsRocco]

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?

 

[TranceLvr]

It was only a couple of weeks. And every couple of weeks after that.

 

[TOMMYHP]

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.

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

Thanks,

 

[AyoItsRocco]

1/4 is the one you want.

 

[AyoItsRocco]

It was only a couple of weeks. And every couple of weeks after that.

So mine lasted a week lol, swapped it with a Jebao SWL 10 and so far so good

 

[FernFish]

weird mine hasn't done that

 

[AyoItsRocco]

weird mine hasn't done that

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.

 

[ChickReef]

So I recommend upgrading your return pump. I upgraded my return pump and I’m only using 1RFG and things seem fine.

 

[FernFish]

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

 

[AyoItsRocco]

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.

 

[TOMMYHP]

1/4 is the one you want.

Thanks

 

[ChickReef]

I still use one stock head

 

[gbroadbridge]

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.

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.