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Discussion in 'General Discussion' started by IowaJeeping, Jul 24, 2013.

  1. Jul 24, 2013 #1
    IowaJeeping

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    SO I am going to be setting up a 180 gallon tank and was wonder if I should run like 2 950 gph power heads with like another 2 500 gph for good flow, or just buy 2 WP40 and call it good. Hell what other options do you guys think I should do? Trying to get everything figured out and where to go with this beast
     
  2. Jul 24, 2013 #2
    AchillesTang23 Cedar Rapids

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    I am sure that 2 WP40's would be enough, I have seen videos and those things can move a ton of water!
     
  3. Jul 25, 2013 #3
    Dave Des Moines Area

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    +1 on the WP 40's. We have 2 on our 210 and they work great.
     
  4. Jul 25, 2013 #4
    xroads La Porte City, IA

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    None of those are not nearly enough flow. I ran 4 mp40's on my 220 and it wasnt enough. That is a ton of water to push around and keep moving.

    If you havent set it up, your best bet it is to drill it and install a closed loop.
     
  5. Jul 25, 2013 #5
    IowaJeeping

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    How does one do the closed loop? My tank is drill and only has 2 drilled holes which are going to be used as overflows.
     
  6. Jul 25, 2013 #6
    xroads La Porte City, IA

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    You will have to drill several more holes for inputs and outputs. In the long run, it is much more efficient and cheaper to install and run.

    Google closed loop reef and start reading
     
  7. Jul 25, 2013 #7
    blackx-runner Cedar Rapids, IA

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    I saw a WP25 in action and the flow on that little thing was very impressive.
    I would say at minimum you would want to start out with 2 of the WP40s. If the time comes when you need more flow you can get some more and throw in there.
     
  8. Jul 25, 2013 #8
    Kpotter2 North liberty, IA

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    I have a wp40 on my 220. You got to see it in action. Its a lot of flow for the price. I also put 3 other hydor #3 at different angles. I am going to order another wp40 as soon as I can find some money. Lol
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  9. Jul 25, 2013 #9
    IowaJeeping

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    That's what I'm trying to figure out the money and what I need so when I find the extra cash I know where to spend it lol I have other items on a kinda promise note when I get some cash I would grab first tho
     
  10. Jul 25, 2013 #10
    mikesams05p71

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    +1 on wp. My wp25 kicks butt and makes a wave in my 120. Absolutely no sound. Even with everything off i cant hear it
     

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