I have a general "how to" that requires someone with experience since I've only used closed loops with an Iwaki in a 50gal.
I have one closed loop plumbed on a 150g tank (5ft x 2ft x2 ft and on one side I will have a 1" "spray bar" type setup that houses 2 random flow generators with eductors. This is to simulate a gyre's flow across the top and it will be supplimented by Vortecs on the other side for primary flow. I'll use my return and UV closed loop for supplemental flow in the low flow areas.
I planned on using a reeflo pump at first because of the better pressure to drive the eductors, but part of me wants a DC pump so I can randomize the flow better. Given that I have eductors, is there a pump with enough pressure/GPH to get enough flow across the 5ft that isn't the Abyzz? I mean, I'd LOVE an Abyzz, but $2,000 is like 20% of what I've already spent on this project. Worst case, reeflo.
My options seem to be limited to a Vectra M2 3100GPH, but I can't fathom that being enough.
Pic attached. Note that the white PVC is for visual representation only. I have a schedule 80 pipe that I will use, just haven't measured/cut yet.
I have one closed loop plumbed on a 150g tank (5ft x 2ft x2 ft and on one side I will have a 1" "spray bar" type setup that houses 2 random flow generators with eductors. This is to simulate a gyre's flow across the top and it will be supplimented by Vortecs on the other side for primary flow. I'll use my return and UV closed loop for supplemental flow in the low flow areas.
I planned on using a reeflo pump at first because of the better pressure to drive the eductors, but part of me wants a DC pump so I can randomize the flow better. Given that I have eductors, is there a pump with enough pressure/GPH to get enough flow across the 5ft that isn't the Abyzz? I mean, I'd LOVE an Abyzz, but $2,000 is like 20% of what I've already spent on this project. Worst case, reeflo.
My options seem to be limited to a Vectra M2 3100GPH, but I can't fathom that being enough.
Pic attached. Note that the white PVC is for visual representation only. I have a schedule 80 pipe that I will use, just haven't measured/cut yet.