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I need more flow in my 125g. I have 2 xp3's for filtration. I think for filtration's sake that's working well. I have a koralia #3 (850gph). Below is a schematic of my current set up. 1st XP3 - inline CO2, 2nd XP3 - inline UV filter and on each is also Rena SmartHeater on the intake side.
Current:
Proposed:
My idea is to get 2 external pumps and take off the UV and the CO2 from the XP3's. Then can I hook all 4 to a bigger pipe and then some huge spraybar that goes across the entire back pointing up maybe so it won't blow plants forward?.... Put 2 each pump intakes on back right and left ends of tank. Would that give me front to back circular water flow? I know they make circulation attachment things for hoses. ANY IDEAS of what to do. I would like more control over CO2 output to crank up or down with flow. A dedicated pump would give me a quicker reaction time with it. Maybe I wouldn't even need the Koralia......
Current:

Proposed:

My idea is to get 2 external pumps and take off the UV and the CO2 from the XP3's. Then can I hook all 4 to a bigger pipe and then some huge spraybar that goes across the entire back pointing up maybe so it won't blow plants forward?.... Put 2 each pump intakes on back right and left ends of tank. Would that give me front to back circular water flow? I know they make circulation attachment things for hoses. ANY IDEAS of what to do. I would like more control over CO2 output to crank up or down with flow. A dedicated pump would give me a quicker reaction time with it. Maybe I wouldn't even need the Koralia......