my 220 gallon DO OVER!!!

[robs.mark]

Love that scape man.

 

[biecacka]

Thanks man. Glad to hear it because I usually hate all mine but this one is nice. It's vertical but still has places to place frags and for them to grow out
Corey

 

[biecacka]

I've noticed with taller tanks the urge is to go upwards then making some coral placement hard
Corey

 

[biecacka]

So my skimmer went nuts the other night and it does this sometimes. Keeps foam breaking around top of skimmer cup, night time it pulls out 2 gallons of water. Lower water level and it pulls nothing out for days
Corey

 

[biecacka]

Ok due to gunk build up and a few dead spots in the tank I took the entire foam wall down and positioned the pumps different. They are now on the side walls. 1 back low the other front high. Creating a racetrack type flow then I have the wave box as well. Trying to keep from having to add another pump to eliminate dead spots in end of tank.
The crud build up behind my foam wall was disgusting. Pulled out handfuls of debris. No wonder I had algae issues!!! Was likely due to poor pump placement within the foam wall.
Well I'll keep tinkering with the pump placement until I find one I like and I'll post pics soon
Corey

 

[biecacka]

Moved the pumps into the corners of the tank in hopes of better flow in the tank. They cross near the middle of the tank. Gonna wait and see about any dead spots in the tank.
Corey

 

[rogermccray]

Moved the pumps into the corners of the tank in hopes of better flow in the tank. They cross near the middle of the tank. Gonna wait and see about any dead spots in the tank.
Corey

I always have a hard time with getting my powerheads in the right place to not have dead spots. It can be such a pain.

 

[biecacka]

Yea me too. Flow wise I know the 6105's are enough for my softy tank but I feel one more would solve the problems
Corey

 

[biecacka]

Any suggestions on pump location for a 220. 72/24/30. Pumps 2 6105's w a 7096 controller
Corey

 

[biecacka]

Any suggestions on pump location for a 220. 72/24/30. Pumps 2 6105's w a 7096 controller
Corey

 

[biecacka]

So now I have a case of Dino's and I'm looking for insight on how to beat them
Corey