Suggested Flow for a 150 gallon

[gmpolan]

So after setting up my new 150, im contemplating adding more powerheads.
Specs are 5 x 2 x 2. Return pump is a blueline 1400gph + i think, i cant recall the specs.
Current is 2 1450 K4's that will be ran on the wave option by the RKE when it returns from DA.
So should i add two additional k4's or is that too much?
The tank will be a mixed reef of sps on the upper rocks, lps's and some softies, zoas etc in the lower.

Thanks, GP

 

[smoothie]

It wouldn't be too much but it would be an eye sore. What about a closed loop?

 

[gmpolan]

mmmm, maybe i literally just finished all the plumbing prob a week or two ago and they tank was built four weeks ago so i doubt i will go through all that just for additional flow. Maybe move to two mp40's later but i cant justify the cost...

 

[smoothie]

If you do 2 more k4's now you can always go 2 mp40's later and increase the flow and make it alot more random.

 

[misu]

how about adding just one MP40 for now, you can adjust it to the level of flow you need and it's not that ugly. There's a couple of used ones for a bit cheaper in the dry goods forums I think.

You'll love it and buy more soon anyway

 

[acroholic]

Vortechs area great option if it is in the budget.

 

[ralph atl]

Acroholic;580053 wrote: Vortechs area great option if it is in the budget.

yes they are! also, there are used ones for sale here and there........

 

[gmpolan]

Im sure they are, but its very hard for me to justify spending an additional 600 or so for two more powerheads when i already have everything in house....but maybe one day, so is the consensus to add those two additional or not?

I had one of each side fo the glass for the wave maker and where should i add to the two others? I have about a 18 inch overflow in the middle, so on each side of those?

 

[gixxer600]

Thats what i would do and point them in oppisite directions.