Counter corrent with tunze 6060

[Psemog]

Do you think it makes sense to have a Tunze 6060 stream to make counter corrent with the return pump Ocean Runer 3500 (3500L/h).

Well it would be a gentle open currente of 6000 Lt/h agains (about) 3000L/h directional current.

Isn't it 6000 Lt/h too much for a 60 gal tank?

I have a 60 gal (300 Lt) tank

Thx,

Psemog

 

[rvitko]

I think it would be fine provided you don't have a very fine sand and your coral choices are species of Acropora, Lithophyton and Sarcophyton.

 

[Psemog]

Wy did you mention those corals, because it could be too mutch corrent for other species of coral ?

thx.

Psemog

 

[rvitko]

Yes, these corals are species which would benefit from higher flow, otherwise a 7300/2 would be a far more practical choice.

 

[Psemog]

Then the electronic kit 7310/2 (7300/2 pump and the single controler) would be a nice choice ?

The single controler puts the pump on and of, yes? what time interval sould this controler be working to creat a nice ramdom corrent ?

thx again

Psemog

 

[rvitko]

The Single Controller doesn't turn the pump off and on but makes it speed up and slow down. The 7310/2 hasn't been made since June of last year so you may need to buy the two items seperate.

 

[Psemog]

Thanks for so quick and helpfull answers.

Psemog

 

[Psemog]

Just one more question, is this a silent pump/system ?
Thanks,

Psemog

 

[rvitko]

I think so. They make a bit of a hum when new and they get quieter as time goes on. After 2 weeks you really can't hear them unless you are right up on the tank. I do have to add though that I don't have very good hearing, I used to be a swimmer and most of the jobs I had as a kid were with heavy equipment and I also liked guns and fireworks too much and have damaged my hearing. I don't need a hearing aid but I can't exactly hear a mouse or small noises.