Powerhead/wave pump vs gyre for deep tank?

[Bluefish9]

So often we discuss how important flow is for a reef, but what about in a fowlr? Obviously not AS important. However, still necessary IMO to help keep detritus suspended for removal etc.

Im almost finished with my latest build which is a 150 tall fowlr (48x24x30). At first I was leaning towards a powerhead / wave pump for cost reasons, less intrusive looking etc. Now im thinking the gyre style might be better with the taller tank. Am I on the right track in my logic?

Which style would you choose and why?

 

[RoryJ]

Totally off the subject, but i like your setup....I am in the process of setting up my first FOWLR tank...almost same dimensions..48x18x30

 

[Bluefish9]

Totally off the subject, but i like your setup....I am in the process of setting up my first FOWLR tank...almost same dimensions..48x18x30

Thank you! Good luck with everything... keep us posted with your progress.

 

[RoryJ]

Thank you! Good luck with everything... keep us posted with your progress.

If you dont mind me asking...what kind of setup do you have?..I am brand new at this and trying to do it right the first time around

 

[Bluefish9]

Under the stand is an icecap 36 sump that has a built in 8 gallon RO/DI Reservoir, smart ATO micro, twin finnex titanium heaters, a gallon of marinepure spheres in a basket, dual BRS reactors, icecap k2-160 skimmer and a jebao dct-12000 return pump. All controlled by an Apex Classic (which Im reluctantly in the process of setting up as we speak).


In the canopy is two of the galaxyhydro chinese lights. They are overkill for a FOWLR, but I like having the ability to convert to reef if my mind changes later on.

 

[RoryJ]

WOW...that is some setup!!!

 

[Bluefish9]

Thanks!

So nobody has an opinion on what type of circ pump to buy???

 

[Piranha_Owns]

Any of them will work, buy what makes you happy.