Equipment recommendations on a large upgrade!
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On both, I think the ideal would be a pair of 6255's and a 6215 wavebox. Placement will largely depend on tank layout but either centered on either end or in a back corner, in about 6-8" from the side wall and aimed diagonally across the tank will generally be best. The wavebox would have to go on a side wall aimed down the length of the tank.
Roger, thanks for the reply! Just to make things a little more difficult... I already have (2) of the newer 6105's.
Should I
1. Sell the 6105's and upgrade to the 6255's
2. Keep the 6105's and add the 6255's
3. Keep the 6105's and add 2-4 more 6105's
Thanks,
The biggest issue I see with the 6105's is that such a big tank likely has 1" glass or acrylic and it will cost $100 to get the magnet holders for that thickness of material. I would either sell them or keep them as emergency back ups should a pump got down in the future.
Actually I've decided to go with the 300 (72x36x27) and it will have 1/2" or 3/4" glass and I already have the upgraded magnets. Now what? Thanks! I really appreciate it!
Sorry for so many questions!
It looks like I will be going with a 300DD with corner overflows.
What do you think would be better?
1. (4) 6105
2. (2) 6255
If I went with (4) 6105s how should I place them?
I was even thingking about (2) 6105s and (2) 6255s... Would this be overkill?
How thick is the glass? In general I prefer multiple pumps as it gives you a greater safety margin if one goes down. Keep in mind that out of the box a 6105 is only suitable for up to 1/2" glass and extending this to 3/4" adds about $50. The 6255 out of the box works on 1". 2 6255 is cheaper and occupies less space, but 4 6105 gives more flow sources, that means you can aim at more potential dead zones and as I said, if you lose a pump and it needs to be repaired, it is much less of an issue. Both could work, I think 2 6105 and 2 6255 are overkill. Really, 2 6255 is likely overkill but within reason.
As a starting point, how would you recommend placing (4) 6105s?
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another big tank config question
another big tank config question
hey, just bought a 750G, 1" Acrylic, its 4'x8', thinking two waves boxes, should I get the extensions, do the stock magnets on the large box fit a tank this thick, this would be set up peninsula style, I would prefer to have all the pumps on one end, I will have a closed loop on the other. Could I make a wave in an 8 footer with two of the largest wave boxes?
Thanks in advance!
Andy
another big tank config question
hey, just bought a 750G, 1" Acrylic, its 4'x8', thinking two waves boxes, should I get the extensions, do the stock magnets on the large box fit a tank this thick, this would be set up peninsula style, I would prefer to have all the pumps on one end, I will have a closed loop on the other. Could I make a wave in an 8 footer with two of the largest wave boxes?
Thanks in advance!
Andy
