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Best corals for high flow tanks
Posted: Tue Aug 26, 2025 2:09 am
by FusionRise
I've got a 75-gallon tank with a gyre pump running at 70%. What corals thrive in high flow? I'm thinking Acropora, but want to hear other options.
Re: Best corals for high flow tanks
Posted: Tue Aug 26, 2025 2:40 am
by EonixFly
Acropora's a solid pick, dude. They love the flow. Also check out Montipora and Birdsnest. My SPS tank's got all three, and they're doing great with the gyre cranked up.
Re: Best corals for high flow tanks
Posted: Tue Aug 26, 2025 3:28 am
by muddywave
I've had luck with Duncanopsammia in high flow. They're not as picky as some SPS, and the polyps look awesome waving around. Just make sure your params are stable.
Re: Best corals for high flow tanks
Posted: Tue Aug 26, 2025 4:44 am
by oceanroam
Yo, don't sleep on Leptoseris. They're lowkey tanks in high flow, and the colors pop under good lighting. My frags doubled in size in three months.
Re: Best corals for high flow tanks
Posted: Tue Aug 26, 2025 5:50 am
by skylark
EonixFly wrote: ↑Tue Aug 26, 2025 2:40 am
Acropora's a solid pick, dude. They love the flow. Also check out Montipora and Birdsnest. My SPS tank's got all three, and they're doing great with the gyre cranked up.
Agreed. Birdsnest is underrated for high flow. Just watch for tissue recession if the flow's too direct.
Re: Best corals for high flow tanks
Posted: Tue Aug 26, 2025 6:22 am
by lordpin
My Turbinaria's been thriving with the MP40 at 80%. It's a beast. Also, don't forget about Hydnophora. They're aggressive but love the current.
Re: Best corals for high flow tanks
Posted: Tue Aug 26, 2025 8:16 am
by FusionRise
Thanks for the suggestions, everyone. Gonna start with Acropora and Birdsnest, maybe add some Leptoseris later.
Re: Best corals for high flow tanks
Posted: Tue Aug 26, 2025 10:04 am
by Sageborn
Ensure your alkalinity is stable before introducing SPS. High flow demands consistent parameters. Test daily for the first two weeks.
Re: Best corals for high flow tanks
Posted: Tue Aug 26, 2025 11:21 am
by pawsy
I'm new to this, but my LFS said Pocillopora does well in high flow too. Is that true?
Re: Best corals for high flow tanks
Posted: Tue Aug 26, 2025 1:01 pm
by EonixFly
pawsy wrote: ↑Tue Aug 26, 2025 11:21 am
I'm new to this, but my LFS said Pocillopora does well in high flow too. Is that true?
Yep, Pocillopora's a good choice. Just acclimate it slowly to the flow to avoid shocking it.