72"x24"x30" - Wavebox vs Streams with Overflow

[SonsOfLeda]

Hey!

I'm in the process of designing my 225G (72"x24"x30") reef right now, and am working on internal overflow placement options. I know for sure I would like a single overflow, but I'm thinking about two placement options:

1. Entire side wall (peninsula style)
2. Centered on back wall[/list=1]Here's what I'm considering for flow, so you can base the overflow's placement on that to figure out what would work best for me:
   • I've been leaning towards a pair of the new Stream 2 6205s controlled by an AquaSurf on my Neptune controller. Going this route, where would you place them if you had a peninsula-style overflow? What about the single, back wall overflow?
   • I've also been considering going the wavebox route, but I'm not so sure about the "big black box" side-effect. If I did end up going with one, would the 6206 be "enough" (maybe paired with a couple of streams), or should I go with the standard 6212? Even with the 6212, would it be best to plan on at least a pair of streams also? If so, which streams? Placed where? Also, what about overflow placement in this situation?
   Are there any other options that I should consider as far as overflow placement and internal flow are concerned? I've already tossed around the closed-loop idea, but based on a number of different factors, would rather not head that direction...
   
   Thank you so much in advance!
   
   - Eric

 

[Jar*Head]

If your tank going to be peninsula style, i would mount the two 6205 pumps on the same side of the overflow box. If your overflow in the center back wall, place each pump at rear corner facing across the tank (direction of flow will be opposite front corner is highly suggested). If you are planning on a wavebox, Roger recommend 6212. You can have the wavebox mount in the back of the tank even if your overflow is in the center. I have seen it before. You can have the tank mfg make the special overflow where it doesn't go all the way to the bottom of the tank.

 

[rvitko]

Yes, I would get the 6212, the tank is too big for the 6206.