What kind of powerhead should I get??

[TenWings5007130]

I have a 320 gallon that I plan on making a mixed reef tank. It's I don't quite remember the dimension exactly but I know it's 8 feet long and I think 2 feet wide and 2 feet tall. Theres an overflow in both back corners and outflow in both corners as well. I'm just trying get everything before I get corals.

 

[tzabor10]

2 MP40’s and 2MP60’s. Possibly 2 gyres as well

 

[Stevorino]

2 MP40’s and 2MP60’s. Possibly 2 gyres as well

This is EXACTLY what I would do.

I have a 280g (6x2.5x2.5) - currently running 4 MP40s and I still feel like I have dead spots. I'm looking to add a pair of orbit 4s.

If my long was a full 8 feet, I would want the Mp60s recommended here.

Depending on the overflow arrangements, the gyres may or may not be necessary.

 

[VintageReefer]

2 MP40’s and 2MP60’s. Possibly 2 gyres as well

I would get the mp40/60 setup mentioned above and put random flow generators on the returns.

 

[billyocean]

The jebao scp or mcp 180 gyre is a beast and needs a tank 8' long.

 

[Cell]

Jebao in whatever size is suitable for that tank. I'm only familiar with the smaller ones but I've been very happy with the price and performance. I've had multiple running without a hitch for 3+ years.

 

[Devaji]

I 3rd jebao, I am running one cross flow on my smaller tank. ran a cpl of the "normal style for years finally kick the bucket around the 3 year mark.

so if you need a budget wave maker worth looking into. they may or may not last as long as name brand one. that said some 2-4X the price fail too, so you never know.

on my 6' 200 I will run 2X mp40 and maybe a gyre as I have them already but it will be a FOWLR so i dont need a ton of flow. but if I was looking to for something I would prob just go with the jebaos
just clean them often for the cross flow pumps.

also look in to the Tunze
these have always interested me :
https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/turbelle-stream-3-controllable-660-to-3962-gph-tunze.html