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I have 350s and 2ks. Had the 4ks in the frag tank but replaced them with 2ks.
Definitely see them both as controllers have Pros and Cons.
Why did you replace the 4Ks with 2Ks? Too much flow?
 

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For a 48" x 24" x 24" it was. Even with the 2ks I had it at 35% and it was a bit much, so I set them to pulse.
The FX350s in my larger tank are OK, but I had to set them to constant. I may need to add some more flow though.
 

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For a 48" x 24" x 24" it was. Even with the 2ks I had it at 35% and it was a bit much, so I set them to pulse.
The FX350s in my larger tank are OK, but I had to set them to constant. I may need to add some more flow though.
And isn’t your tank 10’ long?

I’m starting to think the 4K will be enough. I can supplement them with smaller pumps to target any dead zones. I’d rather not have the 4Ks blasting the colonies in front of them. I’ve made that mistake before with traditional powerheads and blasted the skin off some sps.
 

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Yes and Correct. Plus you can play with different settings throughout the days easier with the 4ks. You need to spend even more money to control the XF350s and still not setup schedules like 4Ks or Vectras. And you have a visual LED indication if something is wrong with a pump in the controller and the app with IceCap.
 
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