Dual Tunze 6105 Placement

[Marmot74]

Hey,

I am going to be running 2 6105's with an Apex controller on a 72x24x24 tank.

Where would be the optimal spots to put the 6105's?

Thanks!

Mike

 

[rvitko]

This is largely trial and error based on tank layout. Our generic starter suggestion is a pump in each back corner aimed to hit the front roughly 2/3rds to 3/4ths of the way across the tank. Aim to hit the front at about 5ft away basically.

 

[Marmot74]

Thanks!

What about if I wanted to configure it for a wave using the apex? How would that setup look?

 

[rvitko]

If this is your only flow that probably isn't the best option a wave should be accompanied by directional current. You would aim one pump at the other, one on each side and use inverse timing.

 

[Marmot74]

One more question on positioning.

Whats the ideal height to place the pumps? It's 24 inch tall tank.

Thanks!

 

[rvitko]

Since the pump can be angled up and down this is less important. I would have them at least 5" from the surface so they don't pull in air and keep in mind that surface turbulence is important to oxygenation.

 

[mystery_reef]

need help with this too. i have 2 6105s on a 7095 controller. same size tank.
i basically have two islands, one on the left one on the right, goes down in the middle where there is a gap, there are no rocks leaning on the back wall either. I am still not happy with the flow and am still tinkering with placement and settings on the controller. any help? TIA!

 

[rvitko]

This is largely a trial and error process. You might try both pumps in the center back aimed to the nearest front corners. You could also try the recommendation I have given above or front corners aimed to the back center. I would generally use Interval 2 with a 6 hour interval and 3 second pulses from 30-100%.

 

[DeadReply]

hi

if you have picture of your pump in the tank show on the forum is a good idea i will try to set my pump tomorrow.