Closed Loop design Help

[steved350]

I am having DSA build my new tank (240g) and need some help with the closed loop design. The closed loop on my current 110g has 2-2" inlets feeding my pump and 3-1" outlets spaces evenly across the bottom half of the back panel. I plan on using at least 1 Ocean Motion 4 way for the random flow. I would have loved to use MP40's but I already have the brand new baracuda gold for flow. The tank dimensions are 72.5x30.5x25. I will be putting 2-2" inlets to the pump just for redundancy. Does anyone have any ideas. The tank has the ability to be drilled on all sides.

 

[fbodykiller]

may i ask what the price is on the tank? u buying direct or have to go thru a dealer?

 

[steved350]

DSA does not deal with retail. You have to go through a dealer $1150. The reason I went with DSA is this is there new NEO tank design that does not have a center brace. They use thicker glass to get away from the brace.

 

[prop-frags]

I started this thread a while back, and got some good feedback.
Take a look, perhaps it will help you with some ideas.

 

[Untamed12]

Place two of the outlets low on the back wall...and two of the outlets on the tank bottom, near the front of the tank. Aim these bottom/front outlets upward and backward.

The idea is to fire the back outlets first, then fire the bottom/front outlets. This should create a movement of water across the bottom toward the front, then up to the surface toward the back (assumably..toward the overflow)

You can also call/email Paul at Oceans Motions directly. He has lots of ideas about flow...

That basic configuration has worked well for me. The big challenge is trying to hide those bottom/front outlets.

Use those large surface area 2" strainers for your intakes. Really, one of those should be enough. Leave it accessable so you can easily replace it/clean it from time to time.

 

[Charlies_Reef]

Sorry for the error post