6201 vx 6101????

[roktsintst]

I need to add some more flow to my 7'x2'x2' penninsula tank. on the far end about 18" from the end i have a 6100 in a stream rock blowing at the far glass. on the overflow end i have 2 seio 2600's and i have a wavy sea in the middle on a dart going 360. I want more flow on hte overflow end and was thinking about replacing the seio 2600's w/ tunze 6200's. is this wise as i read that the 6200's don't provide "farther flow"? i would love to go with the 6100's for cost reasons but i don't think i will get much more flow from replacing 2600 gph w/ 3100 gph??? What is your suggestions?

 

[Jar*Head]

I would replace the 2 Seio with 2 tunze 6201 (new version of 6200). The 6201 can reach up to 8f long tank. At 10600gph rating your fish and corals will appreciate it.

 

[rvitko]

I would also keep in mind that the Seio flow is very different from the Stream flow. The Seio flow is more of a hollow tube and the difference in flow pattern will have an impact on the flow. I would bet that the flow of the 6101 will appear to be at least 50% more.

 

[Jar*Head]

The 6101 will be better than the Seio but for better reach i still recommend the 6201.

 

[roktsintst]

I am going to try to find some used 6200's for now. I really appreciate the help!`

 

[Jar*Head]

Ryan, just an FYI. The 6200 is an older model, the newer model is 6201. There is no different in performance except the new model has the driver build-in inside the motor block and it use a little less electricity (like 5w)

 

[roktsintst]

Thanks steve, i had heard that and just ended up typing 6200. i just pmed the guy selling hte wave box and the 6200 so hopefully i get it!

 

[Black Mammoth]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=12432344#post12432344 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Jar*Head
I would replace the 2 Seio with 2 tunze 6201 (new version of 6200). The 6201 can reach up to 8f long tank. At 10600gph rating your fish and corals will appreciate it.

FYI...according to Roger in my thread this is what he had to say:

"A 6201 covers 72 by 30" vs 72 by 24" for the 6101."

 

[Ed Reef]

Thats' what Roger tell me too....same distant but a wider flow for 6201 compare to 6101

 

[Ian]

Ryan, clear your box!!!

 

[rvitko]

There is truth to what Jar-Head said though, if you put a 6201 in a narrower tank the flow channels and reaches further but if there is nothing to channel the flow, the tank is plenty wide, it has the same reach as a 6101. Realistically on a 2ft tank it would reach about 8ft vs the 7ft of a 6101.

 

[roktsintst]

so your saying that a 6100 would reach 7'?

 

[rvitko]

Yes, 6ft is the range that the flow is very effective but the 6-7ft range has enough flow for lower flow corals and with one on each side it should be plenty.