Bucket Boy
03/15/2011, 09:45 AM
I'm having a new tank built - 60 x 30 x 24. The tank will be built into an entertainment center. I'm vascillating between a simple closed loop vs. powerheads (Tunze/Vortech). I'm nearing retirement and want to simplify/automate this tank as much as possible because traveling is in my future. My old tank had an OM 4-way powered by a Dart. I would utilize the Dart to power the CL. I don't want to set up the OM again.
Part of me likes the simplicity of the CL -- directing the CL and sump returns to provide a random flow. The other part likes the features of the powerheads but they will require regular maintenance and access may be somewhat difficult given the constraints of the tank being built into an entertainment center.
Another smaller factor is cost -- I already own the Dart.
I plan a mixed tank with LPS and a couple of the easier SPS. I think the flow provided by the CL would be sufficient for the types of coral I plan to keep.
I'm interested in any thoughts and feedback.
Part of me likes the simplicity of the CL -- directing the CL and sump returns to provide a random flow. The other part likes the features of the powerheads but they will require regular maintenance and access may be somewhat difficult given the constraints of the tank being built into an entertainment center.
Another smaller factor is cost -- I already own the Dart.
I plan a mixed tank with LPS and a couple of the easier SPS. I think the flow provided by the CL would be sufficient for the types of coral I plan to keep.
I'm interested in any thoughts and feedback.