Divider Design - Avoiding Flow Rectriction?

[Myka]

I have a powerhead for each side of the tank. I wasn't planning on the return to be the only flow in the tank. I don't like the idea of having dual returns without dual overflows. I think I would achieve better circulation if there is just a single return and overflow rather than dual returns with a single overflow. I'm not sure I want to run dual overflows and dual returns though as it's quite possible the future of this tank may change, and having duals on a 40g tank is kinda silly imo. The main purpose of this tank is NOT to be a reef, but to be a breeding tank for Bangaiis. I'm giving all my SPS away, and will only have LPS in this tank (and only because I already have them lol). I'm sure the flow from a powerhead on each side will be plenty as far as the corals go. I just don't want the one side of the tank to overflow onto the carpet due to restricted flow through the divider or be touchy enough as to clog up and overflow on the carpet. Know what I mean?

I like all these ideas though, keep em coming!!!

[Midknight]

How about going backwards from the rest of the thoughts.
Have 2 dividers in the center about 2" apart with lots of small holes.
Have the return go in between them.
You can have a higher return rate as it would be dispersed into both sides from the holes.
That way you can run both over flows at once.

[Myka]

Originally Posted by Midknight

How about going backwards from the rest of the thoughts.
Have 2 dividers in the center about 2" apart with lots of small holes.
Have the return go in between them.
You can have a higher return rate as it would be dispersed into both sides from the holes.
That way you can run both over flows at once.

That would work too, but I don't want any more holes in the tank.

I think so far I like the idea of really close baffles or just an overflow best. Gotta decide.

Originally Posted by phillybean

Good idea as well Midknight.

Myka, whatever you do, make sure the divider is lower than the top of the tank with small teeth that any Bangaiis can't get thru.

Ya...I may not even use teeth though...might just let it overflow of a smooth top to the divider or maybe use egg crate. Not sure.

[quote=phillybean;335414][quote=Myka;335380] I'm giving all my SPS away, and will only have LPS in this tank (and only because I already have them lol).

Hey.....I know a guy with a 75 gallon who might be interested in some SPS corals.....

The corals already have a home. I offered them to a CanReef buddy already.

[phillybean]

[quote=Myka;335380] I'm giving all my SPS away, and will only have LPS in this tank (and only because I already have them lol). [quote]

Hey.....I know a guy with a 75 gallon who might be interested in some SPS corals.....

[phillybean]

Good idea as well Midknight.

Myka, whatever you do, make sure the divider is lower than the top of the tank with small teeth that any Bangaiis can't get thru.