New Tank Flow Recommendations

[Johnson556]

Hi All,

Just set up my 180 three nights ago. Tank will be almost completely SPS. Left an open scape for good flow potential. Currently I have 2 MP40’s and two Jabeo PP-20’s. Plan on eventually ditching the PP20’s and doing either 2 Gyre 250’s or 2 more MP40’s.


For my current equipment what’s your thoughts on placement?

Also, what do you recommend I do in the future? Add two more MP40’s or two Gyres?

Thanks

 

[Bpb]

How much space do you have behind the rocks

 

[Johnson556]

The Island on the right I’d say 4-5”, island on the left about 3” but I’ll be moving that later today because I don’t like it’s placement

 

[Daniel@R2R Verified Admin]

I'm a fan of MP40's

 

[CoralWealth]

thats definitely enough flow, just have them all going at random times etc to get the most random but powerful flow you can get. it will take time and a decent amount of tuning.

on my 180, I only have 2 pp20s and a gyre 150 and I have plenty of flow.

 

[Johnson556]

I’m thinking about running the PP20’s on the sides and then the mp40’s on the back for now.

 

[wranodj]

Gyres are a pain to clean for maintenance. Have 2 250’s on a 6’ long tank.

 

[Johnson556]

I think I’m going to go with 4 mp40’s all on the side slightly staggered to match the scape.

Have a friend with 4 mp60’s on his 360g. Gets crazy flow with them cranked way down. Made me think, my tank is exactly half the volume so 4 mp40’s should be plenty. Here’s his tank

 

[DesertReefT4r]

I would do 2 Maxspect Gyre 250s along with rhe 2 MP40s you have. MP40s on the back wall and the Gyres on the sides.

 

[Rakie]

I'm a fan of MP40's

That's just 'cause you haven't checked yours for rust yet