Switched From SPS To Softies. Need Help With Flow.

[Sully32]

I just recently sold off all of my SPS in my 120 and switched to softies with some Euphyllia. I am wanting to have pumps on one side only. Would two Jebao ECP-90s next to each other or one Jebao ECP-180 be a better choice? I'm hoping to achieve a decent flow across the entire tank without too much turbulence.

Pics before selling the SPS.

 

[lapin]

Maybe 2 pumps. One on each end . 1 high 1 lower create a circular rotation?

 

[twentyleagues]

Looks like you have pumps already just turn them down. Or remove 1 or change their positions in the tank and turn it/down.

 

[Lbrdsoxfan]

One 180 is gonna blast the softies to death. I use two 90's on either side of the tank, running at about 60-70 percent in sine mode.

 

[Sully32]

The pumps that are in the pictures are SCP-150s. They were turned way down after I sold the SPS and changed the aquascape, but they were still creating too much turbulence in the middle of the tank. None of the softies or LPS would open very much, so I sold those pumps. There isn't really an option for placing a pump lower in the tank without it blasting coral.

Ideally, I'd like the pump/pumps to be only on the left side, as that side is against a wall. Only the front and right panels are viewable. Two ECP-120s won't fit side by side on the side panel. So it seems the only plausible options would be the two 90s or a single 180. The two 90s would probably have to be cranked up a fair amount, and the 180 would be dialed way back.

Obviously two pumps creates redundancy which is a pro, but I was hoping to get other opinions on pros and cons for both options.

 

[Sully32]

One 180 is gonna blast the softies to death. I use two 90's on either side of the tank, running at about 60-70 percent in sine mode.

Is this a common 48" 120 gallon?

 

[Lbrdsoxfan]

Is this a common 48" 120 gallon?

Yes, it is.

 

[Sully32]

Yes, it is.

Would you mind posting a picture of your controller? I'm just wondering if I'd be able to get away with the same setup and settings, but having the pumps on the same side.

 

[Sully32]

Yes, it is.

Also, which lights are you running? I'm trying to move away from the bluer spectrum for something similar to yours.

 

[Tcook]

I have the standard 120. I use two Cor 20s for returns and two MP40s for flow.

 

[Lbrdsoxfan]

Would you mind posting a picture of your controller? I'm just wondering if I'd be able to get away with the same setup and settings, but having the pumps on the same side.

I made the wires longer myself, but my controller is mounted in the stand.

Also, which lights are you running? I'm trying to move away from the bluer spectrum for something similar to yours.

A pair of T5 bulbs with 50/50 bulbs along with a pair of Kessil 360x knockoffs. I've never cared for Windex tanks and never have ran them, usually aim for more of a 14k light color.

 

[Sully32]

I made the wires longer myself, but my controller is mounted in the stand.


A pair of T5 bulbs with 50/50 bulbs along with a pair of Kessil 360x knockoffs. I've never cared for Windex tanks and never have ran them, usually aim for more of a 14k light color.

I meant a picture of the controller itself, as to show the settings that you have them on.

 

[Lbrdsoxfan]

I meant a picture of the controller itself, as to show the settings that you have them on.

Dosent matter, my controller is a wifi model, controlled through the app. My settings was in a earlier post.