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Old 11-16-2003, 09:00 PM
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Here is an answer to that question when I asked it
Dear Marty,

Thank you for your inquiry. The low, medium, and high lighting recommendations can be classified as 3 watts per gallon for low, 4 for medium, and 5 watts per gallon as high. However, this isn't as easy in relation to water movement. To help visualize this flow rating, imagine a 400 gallon per hour powerhead at one end of a 55 gallon tank, and a plant all the way at the other. With the plant on the other end of the aquarium, it should have a very small sway to it. About 5" away from the powerhead, it will be pushed to the side somewhat, but not to the point that it will fall all the way over. The flow when all the way at the other end of the tank would be considered low flow, medium flow in the middle, and high flow within 5" of the powerhead. This could also be broken down to total circulation in the tank, but this isn't quite as accurate. Basically, the only way to know the type of water flow your coral would be getting is by watching how it moves in the tank, and learning over time. We're happy you enjoy our site and fine it useful, and apologize that we are unable to ship to Canada. If we can be of additional assistance, please feel free to contact our Live Aquaria department at 1-800-334-3699, or via email at customerservice@liveaquaria.com and we will be happy to answer any question(s) you may have.

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So by that I would say you have low water movement, and most not all like med. to strong.
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