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My name is Patrick. Figured I needed to start a build thread since this project just got REAL!! Just placed my order for a Planet Aquariums 220g (66x30x24) last week! I kept fresh and saltwater FOWLR tanks in my youth, but decided to try my hand at reefing about a year ago. A couple of months of research, and I setup my first reef tank (Nuvo 20 AIO) in March. I really thought I was ready for my big tank then, and then COVID slowed everything down. And, honestly, I'm glad it did.... I learned so much in the last 6 months... and also learned how much I still have to learn.
Let's start off with an easier question for the group. I am going to run a Modular Marine overflow on this tank. I need to place the order for it this week, so I can have it shipped to Planet. I'm thinking with 3-5x turnover, I should be flowing about 800-1,200gph through the sump. Everything I've read says oversize the overflow, so I was thinking their 2400 model. They also have a 3000 and 3600, and the ONLY difference between them is the length of the weir (24" 30" and 36" respectively). Is there any benefit to having a GIGANTIC weir? Can the weir be TOO BIG? MM said the 2400 would be great for this tank, but I thought I'd check here with the group before I pull the trigger. Thoughts?
Let's start off with an easier question for the group. I am going to run a Modular Marine overflow on this tank. I need to place the order for it this week, so I can have it shipped to Planet. I'm thinking with 3-5x turnover, I should be flowing about 800-1,200gph through the sump. Everything I've read says oversize the overflow, so I was thinking their 2400 model. They also have a 3000 and 3600, and the ONLY difference between them is the length of the weir (24" 30" and 36" respectively). Is there any benefit to having a GIGANTIC weir? Can the weir be TOO BIG? MM said the 2400 would be great for this tank, but I thought I'd check here with the group before I pull the trigger. Thoughts?