I posted this in the "new to hobby" section and no one could help. I really want to get this rolling and I feel this is the next step I need to take.
I'm about to start a 266 gallon setup. this is my first big tank. it will be a custom order tank so I need to tell the shop where to put the drains and BH at. I only have the bottom and one side to work with.
I have read about the flow rates and I think I understand them pretty well. one thing I am unsure of is if two BH are enough to support the flow for my tank. I figured somewhere between 12500 -13000 gph in the display tank should do it. most of the flow planned will be from a CL run through a OM 4 way which will exit the tank through two BH and return through the top of the tank. the return from the sump will also return this way.
I plan on running a DSB and LR along with a mixed bag of creatures ( very few fish)
all the equipment will be run to a small room behind the stairs, which are opposite the back wall.
pardon my rough sketch, as I'm not AUTO CAD savvy
any input welcomed.
I'm about to start a 266 gallon setup. this is my first big tank. it will be a custom order tank so I need to tell the shop where to put the drains and BH at. I only have the bottom and one side to work with.
I have read about the flow rates and I think I understand them pretty well. one thing I am unsure of is if two BH are enough to support the flow for my tank. I figured somewhere between 12500 -13000 gph in the display tank should do it. most of the flow planned will be from a CL run through a OM 4 way which will exit the tank through two BH and return through the top of the tank. the return from the sump will also return this way.
I plan on running a DSB and LR along with a mixed bag of creatures ( very few fish)
all the equipment will be run to a small room behind the stairs, which are opposite the back wall.
pardon my rough sketch, as I'm not AUTO CAD savvy
any input welcomed.
