Flow for a 6-8' sps peninsula

[shiftline]

I'm doing a similar design with a 5.5-6' peninsula with all equipment on the overflow wall. Ibought two mp40s. I'm hoping they will provide enough end to end flow

[Myka]

Originally Posted by shiftline

I'm doing a similar design with a 5.5-6' peninsula with all equipment on the overflow wall. Ibought two mp40s. I'm hoping they will provide enough end to end flow

Exchange one for a Gyre - they push a lot of water. Just don't buy a gen 1.

[FishyFishy!]

Pick up a cheap RW-20. This thing throws mad flow full length accross any tank. I couldnt beleive how much water they push for the money.

[smokinreefer]

Great feedback people!

I guess its unrealistic to want ideal sps flow across a >6' span when the source of flow is all on one side.

I'd imagine to get the flow I'm looking for on the far end, the flow would be too strong on the source end.

At the moment I'm thinking, 2 gyres on my overflow end, and just reserve the last 2' of display for anemones, zoas and rics.

[Aquattro]

What about a small, well designed end cap that matches the wall end of things. You could run inder the stand and up inside this piece and have pumps at the far end. Sure, reduces it to a two sided tank, but how often are you going to be looking in the far end? Just a thought