Spray Bar Placement?

[jemshores]

We have a 50g FOWLR-flat back hex-36" long-24" tall. Currently running a Rena Xp3 and (2) Koralia's (#2's). Have the spray bar placed in the middle w/the return placed right at the water line, creating top water movement. My question is due to the depth is it returning properly? The 2 K's are set up on each side pushing water thru the LR and the sand bed. I am just concerned the water flow pattern is OK. I have tried different locations with the same results and wondered if anyone has any ideas to achieve the best flow...or I am lacking somewhere? Maybe doing away w/bar and using the nozzle? Any suggestions?

 

[jemshores]

Nobody has any ideas? I thought this was a forum for asking fellow hobbyists' for help...(even though this is not as crucial a ? as some) oh well...

 

[salt210]

im not an expert but sounds good to me. how much water movement is at the surface?

 

[prime311]

As long as you have good surface agitation and no dead zones in your tank it should be fine.

 

[jemshores]

Yes, I have good surface movement; but with the height I wasn't sure the bar or the spray nozzle would reach. I guess with the bar on top and 2 Koralia's placed halfway down it should push some water! Guess I answered my own question before getting an answer!

Always had FW tanks so just a little cautious with my salt. And the learning, listening, and watching never stops...this is an excellent forum for that so KUDOS to you all for being so patient with us newbies...

 

[metweezer]

I'm not familiar with your filter but I would place the spray bar so I didn't get too much spray, off the water, on my light fixture.

 

[rort]

i have the exact same set up as you except with a 55gallon
I have excellent water flow through out the hole tank. With the sump into the canister on my lower right, and the return spray bar on the top left, and then 2 Koralia 2's both directed toward each other on the lower left and right behind the LR to keep the ditritus from staying back there and to rid me of the hassle of having to pick up all the LR to clean!
Just my 2 cents!