| there is no cookie cutter approach Rich, one guy presents himself as an experienced expert and pushes one way to think and do things. It has some merit. The people find flaws in that logic and present other ideas. I do not think a computer program can cure the human ego and idol/new guru issue.
There are also different climates to take into account. Different fish loads. Different filtration preferences. I prefer home made large vortexes and DIY EZ's, gravity fed and pumped over showers. I prefer valves and adjusting water flow to seperate skimmer circuits, with bypasses around individual parts of the system and the shower, and adjustable flow thru the skimmer/bottom drains. That way you can get your skimmer adjusted to just where it needs to keep the surface clean, and use the remaining energy to keep the bottom clean and effect the best bio filtration. Thare are dozens of accaptabel ways to see all the issues. I am not sure a computer program can incorporate all those elements, and will invariably wind up discriminating against someone's valid products and thoughts.
It would also take weeks or intensive labor to work in all the details and options. CAD would be easier, more accurate and reliable, and quicker.
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