Adding a 2nd Powerhead

[jah hoeva]

Roger,

I currently run a 6055 controllable in my 75 gallon (4 foot tank). I am looking to added a second on opposite side and sync them together to alternate flow. Would you recommend a second 6055 or possibly a different model like a 6095, etc? Tank is a mixed reef, mostly lps.

 

[rvitko]

You really could use either, the 6055's should be fine though. I would generally recommend 2 6055's for a 75, but no reason the 6095's would not work, you would just turn them down as needed and the outlet is wider so while the flow is higher it is a little more gentle at lower flow rates.

 

[jah hoeva]

Thanks Roger.

 

[jah hoeva]

Roger,
is this the cable needed to sync two of the controllable 6055's together?

Controller Pump Cable 7092.300 - Tunze

Should just plug from controller to controller, correct?

 

[rvitko]

Correct, but the second pump gets set to External mode and basically slaves off the first in either synchronous or inverse (same or opposite).