Fluval Evo Circulation & GPH

[Drew1600]

Hi all,

I have a Fluval Evo 13.5, running stock filtration with a fuge, the P2 Protien Skimmer, and a Cascade 500 for additional filtration.
I plan to start adding corals next week, starting with likely zoa's and leathers. Stock lighting for now.
Will the filtration output be enough for the majority of coral or should I add a circulation pump? Currently they are all aimed at the surface to wave-make. If so, what GPH will be enough without going overboard on my pair of cinnamon clowns?
Thank you all for your time and help!

 

[Drew1600]

Hi all,

I have a Fluval Evo 13.5, running stock filtration with a fuge, the P2 Protien Skimmer, and a Cascade 500 for additional filtration.
I plan to start adding corals next week, starting with likely zoa's and leathers. Stock lighting for now.
Will the filtration output be enough for the majority of coral or should I add a circulation pump? Currently they are all aimed at the surface to wave-make. If so, what GPH will be enough without going overboard on my pair of cinnamon clowns?
Thank you all for your time and help!

Or would the better option be upgrading to a higher GPH return pump? I could move from 130 to about 250, plus the Cascade return.

 

[hey_hey_heeyyyyyy!]

I have this tank in my office with standard everything. I have a LTA, trumpet, favia and zoas. All are doing well with the basic filtration. I think you risk too much flow for the zoas by adding more. Maybe direct the return toward the leather to be sure they get what they need.