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Old 04-17-2010, 01:31 AM
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I just setup my first 10g nano tank, and have the following:

Subcurrent Surface Skimming/Filter (160 GPH)
Hydor Koralia Nano Powerhead (240 GPH)
Aquaclear Powerhead 802 (400 GPH)

Total of 800 GPH

I am just going overboard?
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Old 04-21-2010, 10:31 PM
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If I remember correctly, I think the rule of thumb is 40x turnover of your tank volume, so 400gph should be good enough. Especially for a small tank like that, if you have sand, it might blow everywhere.
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Old 04-22-2010, 01:44 AM
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my 15 gallon has a vortec mp 1o at 1500 gph so i think your ok.
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Old 04-22-2010, 03:00 AM
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heh..heh i've got a mag drive 12 going full bore on my rsm130d
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I would lose the 805 the koraline should be enough. Depending on what you want to keep.
I run a 3200 +600 on my 75 cube and that is enough to not be able to have LPS my zoe's sure like it though they can't get close enough to the flow.
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Old 04-22-2010, 03:23 AM
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Thanks for all the responses! This is my first venture into salt water, and so far it has been really enjoyable. I actually took the 802 powerhead out of the tank, found it was very loud, and blew around the live sand too much. Now what to do with this powerhead....I guess I could use it for premixing the salt water before putting into the tank for water changes and top offs.
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