Wavemaker has too much flow?

oceanichaven · Jul 2, 2023

Hey everyone I have a quick question. I use the Hygger Mini Wavemaker rated for around 1600 gph, it was working perfectly and all of the corals and fish were extremely happy. I did a regular water change today and I unplugged the three-prong part so that the it was still on but waves weren't being made. All of a sudden, it seems like the tank has too much flow and my corals and my nem are being bullied because of it. I didn't change any of the settings and before today everything was fine. Does anyone know what could have happened?

blaxsun · Jul 2, 2023

Have you tried powering it on/off? Also confirmed that the settings didn't get changed?

oceanichaven · Jul 2, 2023

blaxsun said:
Have you tried powering it on/off? Also confirmed that the settings didn't get changed?

Yeah, I have. I also ensured my settings are the same. The Zoanthids are fine but the Xenia coral seems as if it is getting bullied, not sure why

blaxsun · Jul 2, 2023

oceanichaven said:
Yeah, I have. I also ensured my settings are the same. The Zoanthids are fine but the Xenia coral seems as if it is getting bullied, not sure why

When was the last time you cleaned it?

oceanichaven · Jul 2, 2023

blaxsun said:
When was the last time you cleaned it?

Today. I clean it around once a month, never had an issue until today

ninjamyst · Jul 2, 2023

My bet is you changed the settings from wave to continuous which will create more flow. Try playing with the setting. Your corals can usually adjust to stronger flow too. Video may help us see if it's a problem or not.