Powerhead Placement in 50G cube

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Hello all,

I have a question on powerhead placement in a 24"x24" cube. This is my first cube so and I am finding it to be a little different than a standard shaped tank. I have 2 MP40qd's, I used to have these placed on each end of my 100g 48"x24" and ran them mostly in anti-sync ReefCrest, but with a smaller tank I am not sure if that is a good option. Currently, I have both placed on the back of the tank and only running them @ 45% max in an alternating pattern.
You can see them in this picture:
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I would just like to hear some opinions on placement. (if you have pictures, please post them up)

Both on back?
one one each side?
one on a side and one on alternate back?
Two on the same side?
Two on the same back?
Switch to only 1 and place it on back?
Switch to only 1 and place on side?
 
I don't have any experience with the cube design. Seems like for max distribution of flow, having both on the back is a good idea. How are the corals reacting to the setup you have now? Ilike the skull. Nice touch!
 

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