36"x24" water flow options

[Coach_M]

Howdy! I am in the process of piecing together a 75 EXT which is 36x24x20. I anticipate on it being mostly lps/softy with a few sticks higher in the column. I am in a predicament with the flow. I am debating between an mp10/40 combo, 2 40s, or 2 icecap 2ks. The battery backups are important to me for peace of mind which is why I went this route. Looking for input on this one. I have not seen a lot from the icecap 2ks (maybe even 1 2k and 1 4k?) I did have an icecap 1k on my last tank which was a 50 breeder and wasnt super impressed, I think I just went too small on it. Scape will be minimalistic-ish, and want to have the ability to up the flow if I choose go more stick heavy.

 

[Water Dog]

MP10s would probably be out of the question due to glass thickness. If going with a pair of MP40s, I’d place them both on the back wall. If you prefer pumps on the ends of the tank, I’d go with a pair of gyre style pumps as they provide a broader flow pattern to cover the 24” fore to aft span.

 

[jda]

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