can brain corals handle high flow?

[kale8o]

I've got a new Brain Coral in my 75 gallon tank, and I'm worried about the flow. My powerheads are pretty strong, and I don't wanna mess it up. Anyone got experience with these guys in high flow?

[Rusty]

Brain Corals can tolerate moderate flow, but high flow might stress them. In my 120 gallon, I keep mine in a spot with indirect flow. What's your current setup? Powerhead model and placement matter a lot.

[korali]

I've had mine in a 90 gallon with two MP40s running at 50%. They're doing fine, but I'd avoid direct blasting. Maybe adjust the angle or lower the speed if yours looks unhappy.

[stevana]

Mine got pissed off when I cranked the flow. Started retracting and looked sketchy. Moved it to a calmer spot, and it's chill now. Gonna stick with low to medium flow from now on.

[brixle]

I've had mine in a 90 gallon with two MP40s running at 50%. They're doing fine, but I'd avoid direct blasting. Maybe adjust the angle or lower the speed if yours looks unhappy.

Yep, angle's key. I run mine at 40% with a gyre, and the Brain Coral's been happy for months. What's your lighting like, kale8o?

[ridgewave]

High flow can work if it's not constant. I've got a random flow pattern in my 100 gallon, and the Brain Coral's extended fully. Maybe try a wave maker with variable settings.

[kale8o]

Thanks for the tips, everyone. I'll tweak the powerheads and keep an eye on it.

[timebeat]

Mine took a week to adjust to higher flow. Started slow, then ramped it up. Now it's thriving. Patience is key, and yep, avoid direct hits.

[fishtail]

Brain Corals are tough, but they ain't fans of getting blasted. My buddy's got one in a high flow tank, and it's barely hanging on. I'd play it safe and cut the flow a bit.

[otter9]

Mine's in a low flow corner of my 55 gallon. Tried moving it once, and it looked pissed. Never again. Stick to what works.