Need critique to my flow design!

jeromeit

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Hi All,

I'm setting up a 72 gallon tank right now and am having acrylic inflow and outflow pipes commissioned for my 2217s.
I'm thinking about a low spraybar to the right side which my inline reactor will be connected to. The flow will go towards an 15"inflow to the left, through a heater and an inline PH probe holder out another spraybar towards the top of the tank (to reduce surface scum). That flow is then redirected to a 13"inflow to the right. Let me know what you guys think! Would love to get some feedback, image below.

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Tom Barr

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Might be less equipment if you have a single inflow and out flow.
I'd run the spray bar along the back rear bottom, where you can hide it.........in the plants......and then drill a few small holes right where the the spray bar enters the water, maybe 1/4" under the surface to produce some ripple. Or if you have 2 filters, one for the surface, and then one for the mid/lower flow(add CO2) to this current).