Powerheads in 46 bowfront

[Phillipjlael]

Hi. How many and what size powerheads should I have in a 46 gallon bowfront? I have one that is 700 gph. I was told that would be good but I think it's to strong cause some of the corals seem to be getting to much flow, even the ones that are far from the power. Should I get a couple of smaller ones? If so how small?

 

[Phillipjlael]

Oh and here's a picture.

 

[mr_X]

i think that power head is fine. i would rather have multiple power heads however. facing each other perhaps. the idea is creating a random turbulence.
i had a 40 breeder that had 3 x 750 gph power heads in it, and i felt it wasn't enough.

 

[Phillipjlael]

i think that power head is fine. i would rather have multiple power heads however. facing each other perhaps. the idea is creating a random turbulence.
i had a 40 breeder that had 3 x 750 gph power heads in it, and i felt it wasn't enough.

Maybe cause I only have one and it's going one way is what is making it seem like it's to much. Maybe if I get another one and put it right across from it and another small on on the bottom behind the rocks it won't seem like so much.