Do I have enough flow?

[browndriver22]

Finally getting everything up and running. Tank is 96x36x16 shallow. I have a panworld 200 external pump rate at 1750 gph and 2 icecap 3k gyres placed on the opposite side of the over flow box where the two return lines come in. It's a peninsula style tank. Being a shallow tank would this be enough flow for a mixed reef? The two gyres can really push some water across the 8 ft tank. I also have two rfg nozzles on both return lines. Any feedback or recommendations is appreciated.

 

[Diesel]

Imo that is a good start.
Remember you don’t want a strong continues flow from your return pump direct on the corals.
If the gyres not being enough you always can add one or more pumps to that 8’ beast.

 

[browndriver22]

Thanks I think those rfg nozzles work really well and give some nice random flow when it collides with the gyres.

 

[Diesel]

Thanks I think those rfg nozzles work really well and give some nice random flow when it collides with the gyres.

You got a pic of that beast of a tank?

 

[browndriver22]

In the process of building a floating canopy for it which is why no lights yet. It's coming along slowly lol.

 

[Diesel]

In the process of building a floating canopy for it which is why no lights yet. It's coming along slowly lol.

Now that’s a shallow tank, great build.

Btw, did you already started a build thread?
You should as there aren’t many of the shallows like yours.

 

[browndriver22]

Thank you wanted try something different and not needing a step ladder has been nice lol. I have not but maybe I should start one

 

[ca1ore]

That's a lot of pump for the RFG nozzles; make sure you fit them in tightly lest they get blown off. PW200 doesn't lose much to back pressure. I'm running one against almost 15' of head pressure and it still gives me over 1,500 gph. That plus gyres should be enough for a 200-ish gallon tank.

 

[browndriver22]

Yes the panworld is an awesome pump. I put a ball valve on the output and have it turned down some just because it was so much flow. How long have you had the pump?

 

[Mordie101]

Following the thread for pics of the tank in the future!!

 

[ca1ore]

Whoopsie, got my pumps mixed up. I ran a PW200 on my 450 (and 265 before that) for years. Very reliable pump. I recently switched to the PW250 to get a bit more flow. That's the pump I'm getting 1,500 against a max of 1,900. When I ran the 200, I got 1,200 against a max of 1,750. Regardless, still have those nozzles on nice and tight.

 

[Elgringodiablo]

Who built your display? Nice stand too!!

 

[Sits Unafraid]

That is gonna be one spiffy looking build. such cool dimensions!

 

[browndriver22]

Who built your display? Nice stand too!!

Thanks. Truvu is the company who built the tank but I bought the tank and stand off Craigslist.

 

[Sits Unafraid]

Thanks. Truvu is the company who built the tank but I bought the tank and stand off Craigslist.[/QUOTE

That just totally threw me off, as "Tru-Vue" is an acrylic sheet manufacturer. I get acrylic from them for framing. I jumped as I read that at the thought of them making me a tank. but alas.... wrong "Truvu"

 

[Sits Unafraid]

not sure why my response is in a quote... When I click edit its a completely empty message

 

[Vivid Creative Aquatics Verified Sponsor]

love this build - the dimensions are very unique.
I think you're on the right track for flow. the Gyres will certainly push the water to the ends, while the RFG Nozzles, combined with the type of flow that pump can produce, will really help to break up the laminar nature of the gyres flow.

What size RFGs did you go with? It's hard to tell from the photo, but they look like the the 1in Slip-Fit version?

 

[browndriver22]

Yeah Truvu lol. I don't see the dimensions of my tank on their website so I'm assuming it was custom made. Yes I have two 1 inch slip fit of the rfgs. They really do a good job thus far with random flow. Very happy with them

 

[Katrina71]

Wow! This is cool!!

 

[vetteguy53081]

So shallow yet Very accessible. I can in no way reach the lower 8" of my tank due to how tall it is