Flow for a new FOWLR Tank

JMcGarva · 12/27/2015, 09:34 AM

Hey all. I am currently building a 30 gal half moon FOWLR Tank. I have a 10 gal sump with a Mag 5 return pump, with a 250GPH overflow box I have about 3.5-4 foot of lift so that should work perfect. I have it coming out on a 3/4 Inch, Y, or V, how ever you look at it loc-lite fitting. My question is, this is a FOWLR tank. Do I need an additional power head(s) for more flow towards the mid to bottom of the tank?

Thank you!

Indymann99 · 12/27/2015, 09:43 AM

Yes I would look at 2x jebao RW-4 power heads. Your return will provide very little in the way of tank flow. You can go with more expensive PH (like Ecotech). But I would rather have 2x smaller PH vs 1x large.

The RW-4 are adjustable and can also do wave sync.

My 0.02

JMcGarva · 12/27/2015, 12:54 PM

Would these work? I feel they are tiny enough and still give enough flow. Not sure let me know

http://www.ebay.com/itm/2-PCS-Circul...UAAOSwgQ9Vhb5D

JMcGarva · 12/27/2015, 06:20 PM

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davehead86 · 12/27/2015, 06:45 PM

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Originally Posted by JMcGarva

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Those look like crap. Dont skimp out too much on the powerheads.
I have a 20 gallon tank and have two of these for my FOWLR. Love them!

http://www.amazon.com/Hydor-Koralia-...=hydor+koralia

I have 800gph of water moving across the top of my tank for gas exchange and bouncing off the front glass to stir the tank. Two of these would be great in your tank IMHO.

pyithar · 12/27/2015, 06:52 PM

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Originally Posted by JMcGarva

Would these work? I feel they are tiny enough and still give enough flow. Not sure let me know

http://www.ebay.com/itm/2-PCS-Circul...UAAOSwgQ9Vhb5D

these would work. but my experience with this brand is that their powerheads that i used sometimes run reverse. i like the jebao powerheads more.

SBV · 12/27/2015, 06:52 PM

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Originally Posted by JMcGarva

Would these work? I feel they are tiny enough and still give enough flow. Not sure let me know

http://www.ebay.com/itm/2-PCS-Circul...UAAOSwgQ9Vhb5D

Yes those will work. I have 2 of the 800gph and they are going strong for 2 months now. No more expensive power heads for this boy.

12/27/2015, 09:34 AM	#1
JMcGarva Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Posts: 198	Flow for a new FOWLR Tank Hey all. I am currently building a 30 gal half moon FOWLR Tank. I have a 10 gal sump with a Mag 5 return pump, with a 250GPH overflow box I have about 3.5-4 foot of lift so that should work perfect. I have it coming out on a 3/4 Inch, Y, or V, how ever you look at it loc-lite fitting. My question is, this is a FOWLR tank. Do I need an additional power head(s) for more flow towards the mid to bottom of the tank? Thank you! __________________ TANK: 75 Gallon ~ (2) 24" SunSpect 165W LEDs ~ 100lbs of Caribsea Fiji Pink Live Sand ~ 70 lbs of Live Rock SUMP: 15 Gallon ~ Coralife 65 Super Protein Skimmer ~ 100w Heater ~ Mag Flow 7.0 Return Pu

12/27/2015, 09:43 AM	#2
Indymann99 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 2,447	Yes I would look at 2x jebao RW-4 power heads. Your return will provide very little in the way of tank flow. You can go with more expensive PH (like Ecotech). But I would rather have 2x smaller PH vs 1x large. The RW-4 are adjustable and can also do wave sync. My 0.02 __________________ 120g DT 100lbs LR / 200 lbs LS, 45g fuge, VectraM1 Return, Herbie drain, 4x RW-8, 2x AI Hydra 26 w AWM, ASM G2, Apex controller, Apex BoB w floats ATO

12/27/2015, 12:54 PM	#3
JMcGarva Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Posts: 198	Would these work? I feel they are tiny enough and still give enough flow. Not sure let me know http://www.ebay.com/itm/2-PCS-Circul...UAAOSwgQ9Vhb5D __________________ TANK: 75 Gallon ~ (2) 24" SunSpect 165W LEDs ~ 100lbs of Caribsea Fiji Pink Live Sand ~ 70 lbs of Live Rock SUMP: 15 Gallon ~ Coralife 65 Super Protein Skimmer ~ 100w Heater ~ Mag Flow 7.0 Return Pu

12/27/2015, 06:20 PM	#4
JMcGarva Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Posts: 198	bump __________________ TANK: 75 Gallon ~ (2) 24" SunSpect 165W LEDs ~ 100lbs of Caribsea Fiji Pink Live Sand ~ 70 lbs of Live Rock SUMP: 15 Gallon ~ Coralife 65 Super Protein Skimmer ~ 100w Heater ~ Mag Flow 7.0 Return Pu