Wavemaker placement for my 35cm cubic

[jackalcodon]

Hello all,
Sorry to create a new post for this kind of question. But, I know each tanks will be different and I am new to this hobbies. My tank is a AIO cubic 35 cm and with Soft Corals (2 hammers, 1 torch, 1 tree, 1 sun coral, 3 zoas, 2 Goniopola, 1 acans, 2 Tracyllia) and 1 SPS, 2 clown, 1 blue tang, 1 dottyback. I have one wavemaker Jebao SW-02 (currently run at 30% speed, random mode) place just above my return bump and face toward the water line. I have feeling that I need to improve the flow, to solve algea issue (I spotted algeas appeared most below the return nozze). Please help to advise where is the placement I can improve the flow? Or do I need to get another wavemakers and place at others side?
Plus, when I use AB+, I can see the flow is high on 2/3 of the tank, but my Trychilla on the left still flying out.
Attached is my picture and video of the tank. Thank you in advance.

 

[Mr. Mojo Rising]

First thing first - why do you have a blue tang in that tiny tank? Its very cruel, the fish needs 100+ gallon tank. The tang will not last long in your tank, it would be wise to return it to the store before it stresses and disease breaks out in the tank.

For flow, personally I feel its best to have 2 sources or flow somewhat pointed at each other to bounce and create random flow patters. Its very hard to have adequate flow throughout the tank with only one flow source.

 

[jackalcodon]

First thing first - why do you have a blue tang in that tiny tank? Its very cruel, the fish needs 100+ gallon tank. The tang will not last long in your tank, it would be wise to return it to the store before it stresses and disease breaks out in the tank.

For flow, personally I feel its best to have 2 sources or flow somewhat pointed at each other to bounce and create random flow patters. Its very hard to have adequate flow throughout the tank with only one flow source.

I did not know when but the tang that it need bigger tank until now. From beginning, I aim for pair of clowns fish only. I will plan to upgrade to bigger tank in few months when the tang get bigger. But, at first I might learn and try this small tank first, I am just get into this hobby for 2 months.
Regard the flow, I am thinking to get one more wave maker like you said. But, do it become stronger than needed with such small tank?

 

[Tahoe61]

That would be a lot of flow for that size tank. Is the Jebao placed on the opposite side from the over flow gate?
It's my experience you should probably upgrade the return pump. And then up the % on the Jebao.
Realistically algae issues might be a chronic issue with the type of fish you have. A Tang requires a lot of room and adequate feedings. The bi-products of metabolism and feedings elevate the nutrient level thereby contributing to algae growth, and algae growth is common in newer systems.
It's a nice looking tank. Keep asking questions, R2R is a great resource. Re-homing the Tang will provide the best outcome for the Tang and your tank.

 

[jackalcodon]

That would be a lot of flow for that size tank. Is the Jebao placed on the opposite side from the over flow gate?
It's my experience you should probably upgrade the return pump. And then up the % on the Jebao.
Realistically algae issues might be a chronic issue with the type of fish you have. A Tang requires a lot of room and adequate feedings. The bi-products of metabolism and feedings elevate the nutrient level thereby contributing to algae growth, and algae growth is common in newer systems.
It's a nice looking tank. Keep asking questions, R2R is a great resource. Re-homing the Tang will provide the best outcome for the Tang and your tank.

Thanks. The jebao placed in opposite side of the flow gate, just above the return nozzle. You can see the gate is on the right of the pic. I feed mostly one per day and carefully feed to make sure no leftovers food (only pellets as food) to try to control the nutrient. I am dosing bacter 7 weekly and my current No3 is 10mg/L, Po4 (test with sera kit) give below 0.1mg/l.
I am also consider more Wavemaker can be a lot compare to my size tank. But is there any way to improve the flow? How long the tang can handle before I plan to upgrade to bigger one? I spent quite a lot to the current tank. I will need few month for planning budgets

 

[Tahoe61]

You can improve the flow by upgrading the stock return pump, and getting a Random Flow Generator.

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Increasing the % on the Jebao. How many gph is the waver maker rated for? What brand of tank?

Sounds like you need to feed the Tang more. Are you offering any Nori?
Tangs require a large area to swim and graze over as they do in the wild. Longer tanks rather than cubes.
Tang appear to be more susceptible to Marine Ich, a deadly parasite. Most fish can tolerate Marine Ich to a certain degree and not become symptomatic. When a Tang is housed in too small of a system it causes stress which often results in the fish succumbing to diseases such as Marine Ich.

 

[jackalcodon]

You can improve the flow by upgrading the stock return pump, and getting a Random Flow Generator.

Ultimate Nano Tank Return Line Dual 1/4" Flex Series RFG Upgrade Kit

Transform the return line on your Nano tank in seconds! Vivid Creative Aquatics has combined their 3D printed adapters and patented Random Flow Generator Nozzles with genuine Loc-Line parts to provide you with an easy-to-install upgrade kit for most Nano sized aquarium models. Genuine LocLine...

www.bulkreefsupply.com

Increasing the % on the Jebao. How many gph is the waver maker rated for? What brand of tank?

Sounds like you need to feed the Tang more. Are you offering any Nori?
Tangs require a large area to swim and graze over as they do in the wild. Longer tanks rather than cubes.
Tang appear to be more susceptible to Marine Ich, a deadly parasite. Most fish can tolerate Marine Ich to a certain degree and not become symptomatic. When a Tang is housed in too small of a system it causes stress which often results in the fish succumbing to diseases such as Marine Ich.

You are right, my Tang got ich, and current he is in the QT now. The treatment is almost over, but like you said, it seem puuting him back to the tank maight cause another stress? Perhaps, I watched and see he is till swim arounf and eat a lot, not really show any stress before. He's only eat pellets. I tried to put in Nori, but seems he don't mind (or may be hes scared the Nori clip). I will add additional (garlic) to the food and try to teah him eat Nori, to strenghten him to fight further disease.
I am just thinking, if i will upgrade to bigger tank (plan for a 90cm lenght), is that egnough? Then, I will need to consider if I still invesst on the current one or not? What is your advise?
and when upgrade, its best to startup a fresh or I can move all current living to new tank?