Flow help

adtravels · Jul 29, 2019

For my new tank, I have a bit of a flow dilemma. I have 4x mp40qd and tank is a standard 4ft 120 gallon. I would really like to avoid putting the pumps on the ends to avoid observing the viewing. I am thinking that the pumps spread across the top back to create a bulk water movement may be a viable option. If in sync they can push the water forward across the top, down and back. The tank will be BB.

Other thoughts welcome

adtravels · Jul 31, 2019

Any ideas?

GatorScott · Jul 31, 2019

Get 2 icecap gyre 3k. Mount on back glass at top of tank on each side of your over flow and your problem is solved

GatorScott · Jul 31, 2019

Really nice aquascape btw.

SeaDweller · Jul 31, 2019

If you’re going BB, and thinking of acros, I’d choose their well being and flow over obstructing the view slightly. That’s just me though.

You could do as you say, but I’d aim for random flow from different directions, personally.

jda · Jul 31, 2019

You cannot screw this up. 4x of those is more than enough. I probably would only use 2. I only use a pair of Tunze in my 240g tank, but I also have a wavebox which moves all of the water all of the time.

I do agree with the sentiment that the corals matter more than your view. If you always choose to do what is best for the coral, then you will be more successful.