Bro iq5 is really very small. The most u can keep 2 or 3 nano fishes. I used to keep one iq5 for corals. Everyday got to top up close to 1L of freshwater end up i give up.
Both are just as good. 1264 has a fixed flow rate & bigger footprint, compact 5000 has adjustable flow rate & smaller. If u ask me, I will opp for dd 5000. Almost same rating as compact 5000, yet lower in price.
Give them some time to readjust. No more algae growing could be lights are set at low level.
What are your kh, ca, mg and sg? Your tank is fairly new and the water might not be stable for the corals yet. And how often do u do a water change?
Its called respect for one another. U dont see us fish lover going to tell reefers that they are torturing the corals by cutting them up, do u? If he dont respect my bro over here, i dont see the reason why i should do that too.
Just giving u some tips, for 4 2 2 use hailea 1/2hp. I was using 1/2 hp on my 4 2 2 and take about 45min to chill down 1 degree. For 1/4hp, i think its going to take longer.
The rate might be too fast for your chiller to chill down. What is your objection for changing to such a strong pump? Your current pump should be good enough for your water vol.
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