PLEASE help. Coral Placement, Flow, Lighting

[OnlyTheBest]

PLEASE help. Coral Placement, Flow, Lighting

Lighting
Low 50 "“ 70 PAR
Moderate 100 "“ 200 PAR
High 200 "“ 300 PAR

Flow
Low 10 "“ 15x tank turnover
Moderate 15 "“ 17x tank volume turnover
High 20x+ tank turnover

Does the return pump turnover count towards the above flow rates or are these in addition to?

Chalice
Medium flow
Low "“ moderate light
Euphylia
Medium flow
Medium light
Acropora
High flow
High light
Montipora
High flow
Medium light
Lobo
Low "“ moderate flow
Low light
Plate coral / fungia
Strong flow
Moderate light
Thrachyphylia
Strong flow
Moderate light
Goniopora
Strong flow
Moderate light
Mushrooms
Low flow
Moderate light

Thanks for all the help

 

[cody6766]

I think you're trying to "over science" your tank. The generalities in your list are fine to use as a baseline, but don't get too wrapped around the axle about the measurements. If you get a light that's suitable for your tank's size, powerheads/return pump adequate to move water and avoid stagnate spots and place your corals with a top/middle/bottom third mindset then you should be fine.

For instance, acros go at the top third or top of the middle third. Other SPS go from the top of the bottom third to the top of the tank. LPS and soft corals go from the bottom to the middle. Place clams and really flowing corals like euphylia where they'll get good flow, but not direct flow that will cause them to be blown too hard. This is how I've done things for years and I've always been successful. Just watch your corals after you add them and move them if you find the need. Honestly, if you have good lights, you can grow acros on the sand or the top rock. Same goes for LPS or Softies. You'll find some corals that are really demanding in one way or another, but most will adapt to just about anythingwe normally use in the hobby.