Flow options for a 24x24x8 frag tank?

[Treehrtsme]

Just now cleaning and setting up and all-in-one frag tank and can't decide what my plans are for flow. I'll likely be starting with LPS and softies as that's just what I have on hand but have been debating whether to go with a gyre or more traditional powerhead. From my experience, gyres create a lot of flow, and my main concern is it may be too much, but they've been gaining popularity recently so I don't know about all the options.

 

[Idoc]

I'd say start with what you have on hand and adjust if needed down the road.

 

[Treehrtsme]

I'd say start with what you have on hand and adjust if needed down the road.

The only actual powerhead I have to spare is a nano hygger. I figure I'm going to need some more flow than that.

 

[Solo McReefer]

A gyre and MP10 to start

Sounds like a frag tank, if so two gyres and an MP10

 

[Idoc]

The only actual powerhead I have to spare is a nano hygger. I figure I'm going to need some more flow than that.

Oh yes, you will need more than that for the flow of the tank. I've used Tunze powerheads in my tank and really liked them since they could be adjusted for the amount of flow...and they won't break the bank like an Ecotech. I use IceCap gyres now and have been very happy with those.

 

[Treehrtsme]

Oh yes, you will need more than that for the flow of the tank. I've used Tunze powerheads in my tank and really liked them since they could be adjusted for the amount of flow...and they won't break the bank like an Ecotech. I use IceCap gyres now and have been very happy with those.

I went with 2 if the new Maxspect jump models that link but can't decide on placement, mode, sync versus anti-sync. I figured I'd start with two on opposing sides and play with it a little but I'm still undecided. The return itself is about 200 GPH, I figured that'd be enough for turnover in an all-in-one. It's an advanced acrylics tank