The flow stars are the same motor block as the lagunas just a little fancier, my laguna in my water change tub has been solid for 6 months now. It is frequently ran dry

and haven't noticed anything yet.
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360 gallon sps reef, 180 gal sump, bubble king supermarine 300, 4xmp40Wes, 2 x 6215 tunze waveboxes, 4 ghl mitras
360 Reef Tank