How can I get good circulation with Apex WAV for a 120 gallon peninsula tank? I don't want to obstruct the view from three of the four sides. I will have an external overflow.
WAV pumps for a peninsula tank
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I can't answer specifically regarding the WAV pumps, but I will say it can be challenging to keep the peninsula looking clean. I originally started with a very poorly designed closed loop system so I had no powerheads. Loved it until flow needs grew.
I ended up installing a Gyre on the 'wall' side, inside the overflow box. I got used to seeing that as it pretty much blended in. I eventually caved and ended up with a Gyre on the other end as well, mounted up rather high. So I now have them on both ends and if cranked up, I can't keep the sand in place.
I won't spoil your thread with my pictures but you can get an idea of how it looks in my build thread. It bothered me for a short while, but I really have gotten used to seeing the one on the outer panel.
Bottom line...at least in my opinion, you may end up having to get used to seeing one there as well, depending on your coral choice and aquascape design.
I ended up installing a Gyre on the 'wall' side, inside the overflow box. I got used to seeing that as it pretty much blended in. I eventually caved and ended up with a Gyre on the other end as well, mounted up rather high. So I now have them on both ends and if cranked up, I can't keep the sand in place.
I won't spoil your thread with my pictures but you can get an idea of how it looks in my build thread. It bothered me for a short while, but I really have gotten used to seeing the one on the outer panel.
Bottom line...at least in my opinion, you may end up having to get used to seeing one there as well, depending on your coral choice and aquascape design.
I’ve had a similar problem, 2 WAV pumps at the overflow end of peninsula tank. Was getting a lot of accumulation down and the far end of tank on top of water. Changed the flow so at various times the flow is a lot lower from one pump or the other. When one is low it seems to let all that stuff on top move to overflow and go to filter socks.
Good info. How large is your tank? Second question: Was detritus accumulating on the sandbed at the far end?
The tank is a Red Sea Reefer P650 which is 63” long and 135 gallons. I’m actually getting stuff floating on the top, it gets blocked at the far end of the tank when both pumps are running roughly equal
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