Redsea Reefwave and a 40 gallon breeder.

[Call_Me_Jae]

Hello all! I am currently in the process of cycling my first tank and am about to buy a new flow pump. (I somehow spaced on ordering the main pump XD). I was wondering if the redsea ReefWave 45 would be too strong for a 40 gallon breeder. I like the gyre type of pumps i think they look good and seem practical I just don't want it to be too powerful on the lowest setting. My thoughts are higher rather than lower but I'm still a n00b in this hobby. any tips or pump recommendations are appreciated!

 

[blaxsun]

Yes, you want a ReefWave25 instead. A single one should provide more than enough flow (even at low settings) for your 40-gallon. I have a pair of ReefWave45s that run @30-40% in my 160-gallon just for frame of reference.

 

[Call_Me_Jae]

Yes, you want a ReefWave25 instead.

awesome thank you!

 

[SPS2020]

Agree with @blaxsun , I have two 45's on the back wall of my 100g, running at 50% random and 100% reverse for an hour in the evening. The 25 would be fine for a 40B.

 

[Call_Me_Jae]

Yes, you want a ReefWave25 instead. A single one should provide more than enough flow (even at low settings) for your 40-gallon. I have a pair of ReefWave45s that run @30-40% in my 160-gallon just for frame of reference.

oh goodness I'm glad i asked XD i almost ordered it this morning