Powerhead placement on new 65 gallon

[ShaunB]

First reef tank here, trying to learn as much as I can as I slowly collect equipment. Scratching my head on what might be the best powerhead placement. I have 2 viewing sides, the front and the left hand side of the tank so I don't really want to use opposing poweheads and have one stuck on the left hand side in the viewing area.

I'm trying to figure out a way to hide cords also. Thinking of using a EcoTech MP10WQD on the right hand side of the tank but not sure what to use on the left hand side or in the left hand/back corner. Could I mount another MP10 on the back wall blowing toward the front wall? Would that work?

Like this:

Perhaps 1 larger powerhead like the MP40 on the right hand wall is enough?

Or, maybe the MP10 on the right hand wall and something like a Maxspect Gyre mounted vertically in the left hand rear corner? I could direct one of the outlets down along the back wall and one toward the front...

Whatever I choose it'll need a battery backup solution as we get regular power outages.

Appreciate your input!

 

[RobZilla04]

Flow can be a bit tricky. Depending on the aquascape, you may need to modify placement, pattern, and intensity often once everything has been placed inside.

 

[ShaunB]

Yes thanks. Understood. Right now I’m just trying to figure out what equipment to purchase to get going and eventually move around if required.

 

[ShaunB]

Probably something like this. I'll likely build up the right hand side wall and back wall, have a space in the middle back and create another island closer to the left. I'd still like to keep a sight line in from the left hand side so when I'm sitting on the couch I'm not staring at the back of a bunch of rock.

 

[Daniel Elliott]

You could use a Gyre 3k and a MP10 depending on glass thickness to get the dead spots. The 3k moves a ton of water.

 

[RobZilla04]

Gyre / Ice Cap will move lots of water as already mentioned above. Couple of MP10's, or even the Jebao PP-8 (newer model series OW) will get the job done.