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    Flow questions for future 265 build

    in New to the Hobby

    In-tank circulation is more important than flow through the sump. You could easily take 3 of those holes and use them for drains and have one as the return.

     

    I definitely agree.  I have an "old-school" durso two overflow 180 and I set the 4 holes up as emergency dry overflow, return, wet overflow, siphon.  It's very quiet.  Most of flow is in tank.

    Gyre question

    in General Discussion

    You still have the 180g? I cant see the RW/PP-8s being nearly enough to move water in something that large. I cant fathom a single unit being enough to move water across a six foot tank.  Maybe two PP-15s? 

     

    Yup.  The two RW8's are just fine for softies.  They got upset when I used the larger pump size.  The new OW series looks nice.  Supposedly more durable and quieter.  I could buy two new ones for $160 as opposed to only one Gyre for $290/$340 :(

    Gyre question

    in General Discussion

    Happy New Year, everyone!

     

    Haven't been around for a while since my 180 was being neglected while life got in the way.  I'm slowing bringing it back to life, but have decided to go with really easy softies to keep the time commitment reasonable.  I had two Jebao RW-8's which put out 2100 GPH and one died and the other is on the fritz.  I was thinking of the Maxspect Gyre.

     

    Would the XF230 (up to 2300 GPH) suffice, especially if I got another down the line?

     

    All my searching says the XF250 (up to 5300GPH) is the right sized one but I can see that for SPS, but I think it would be way overkill for my purposes.  In fact, when I had the old Jebao WP-10's (1100-3400GPH) it was too much and I was running them on only 10-20%.  Thanks.

    Ed's 180 rebuild

    in Dedicated Tank (Build) Forum

    Thanks!  Funny how we can't stay away.  I'll have to check out your nano!  Softies are in the 180.  Red mushrooms have sorta gone berserk.  Going to have to reassess, but I think I'll stick with easy stuff.

     

    So my crappy Jaebo powerheads have died.  Buy once, buy right.  Buy cheap, buy twice.  I'm thinking of getting a Maxspect Gyre, but not sure I want to spend the coin.  I'm going to go read the reviews.  Is it worth it?

    Ed's 180 rebuild

    in Dedicated Tank (Build) Forum

    How goes the tank, Ed?

     

     

    Aw, man, Isaac, things are a little crazy 'round these parts.  There is a chance I may be moving back to Boston.  Not any time real soon, but it puts a little dampener on me investing more in the 180.  I'm deciding if I should start putting things up for sale and breaking things down  :blink: Life happens, eh?

    12G Long Build

    in Nano Tanks

    I put that on hold and set up an old cube instead. I found out that Mr. Aqua is coming out with a 22G long and Current is putting out an Orbit LED Pro. Both made me pause before pulling the trigger on the 12g

    PicO Cube

    in Nano Tanks

    Do you like your PicO? I had a custom 32ish gal made and I love it. Anyone looking for small custom tanks I would recommend PicO. I drew up some sketches of what I wanted the AIO filtration to look like, and Chris went to work. 

     

    I really like it.  The build quality is a lot better than the IM and Fluval nano's I've had.  I would highly recommend it.  I understand Chris is revamping his series again.  He's cool in that he goes onto NanoReef and asks for input before finalizing designs.

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