Circulation pump confusion

[Miguelh1302]

This are the numbers of my tank, should I get two wave makers or just one? I have one but it is 800gph and it is way to strong

 

[Fragtastic Reef]

You can't base your flow off some chart or "calculator". It will depend on what type of corals your going to have in your tank, and what brand of pumps.

 

[Miguelh1302]

You can't base your flow off some chart or "calculator". It will depend on what type of corals your going to have in your tank, and what brand of pumps.

Lol I post that picture so you guys can see the numbers of the tank? My question is if you always need 2 pumps or just one?

 

[rfgonzo]

It will still all depend on what you're trying to keep. Some tanks you can get away with 1 other tanks 2, sometimes 3,4,5,6 or more.

 

[Miguelh1302]

It will still all depend on what you're trying to keep. Some tanks you can get away with 1 other tanks 2, sometimes 3,4,5,6 or more.

Is a 45 gal am doing a mix reef little bit of everything, I was thinking of doing 2 of 425-1000 gph one on each side, sounds good enough?

 

[rfgonzo]

Should be ok, what pumps?

 

[Miguelh1302]

Jebao wp25 2 of them they on sale for 98 the pair

 

[rfgonzo]

Yes, those will work. In a couple months from now I would also buy another one those pumps push a lot of water and work great but they also have a tendency to crap out on you, I would try to keep one extra on hand.

 

[Miguelh1302]

Okidoki I actually end up buying one wp10 because 25 was way to strong for my tank