Correct flow for branching hammer?

[Lacktaters]

I just added this branching hammer frag and wanted to know what you thought about the amount of flow...too much? too little? just right? I'm sorry about the video not being in focus. I filmed with my camera.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fQk90sBRPt8&feature=youtube_gdata_player


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[racedout]

Looks like flow could be a little high in that area, mine was in a medium flow area and did very well, I put it in a higher flow area and it did not like it quite as much. I would say medium flow and the beginning of your video it looked fine, then it started ramping up after a bit.

 

[StephLionfish]

I agree on too much flow. The tentacles aren't getting any relief from the flow... if that makes sense. IME they like to be 'tousled'.

 

[xxtriggermanxx]

I think it's fine . If it was to strong it would retract. If it was mine , I would leave it where you have it .

 

[Lynnmw1208]

I would say a little too much flow as well. I have mine so the tentacles just flow gracefully. yours might be happy there though, observe it for a couple of days.

 

[Big E]

That is waaay to much flow. Sure a hammer can handle flow like that but if you want to see it fully expanded & thrive cut that flow in more than half.

The corals should lean a bit each way if you have alternating flow.

Look at elegance coral"s video in this thread. That should be your target flow if you want it to thrive.

http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2093406

Even though it's a different coral you can get a good idea of the flow.