To Loop or not to Loop that is the question

[vegaskid11]

I am setting up my new 300 gallon and need some additional input on my circ. I have three Tunze 6100 that will be going in and I just bought an OM 4-way to use with my reeflo cuda for some serious closed loopness. My tank has no holes for a loop so this would be an over the back style with a manifold; spray bar and 4 main lines split to 8 nozzles.

I am wondering if I should just nix the hole closed loop. Sell the new OM 4-way and the reeflo cuda and just buy a couple of more streams. This would save on electricity in the long run. What do you guys think.

I was going to have a couple of the CL lines at the bottom front of the display blowing up towards the coral. I doubt I can get this same effect from the Tunze but I will have the ability to move them often.

SO SHOULD I LOOP THIS BAD BOY OR NOT

 

[barbra]

I'm a big fan of the closed loop, but if you don't mind the repositioning of the other powerheads it sounds like the loop is going to make more clutter than it will be worth. The plumbing over the side isn't going to look nearly as clean as the PH's alone will.

 

[vegaskid11]

This is an inwall so the plumbing will be in the fish room only. I totally agree with that thought though.

 

[Shaun120]

I have been using a Tunze 6100 on my 120 and I will probably use them in the 225 I am setting up.

Pros of Tunze
-Great flow
-Easily directed/positioned
-If one breaks (using multiples) you still have some flow
-Low power usage (easily ran during power outages)
-Variable surge and timers with night sensor

Neg
-Obtrusive (people asking what it is when viewing the tank)
-Have to clean the screen (kinda a pain when overgrown with CA Algae

 

[vegaskid11]

I can always add more tunzes as needed, but I really wont be able to adjust the CL much once it is in place. I guess I am leaning more towards not using the CL. I do like the way people describe using the OM 4 ways. I am still undecided.