Flow for a 90

[Woodchuck12]

I was wondering what I should do about water circulation on a 90 gallon tank. I was hoping to do SPS heavy but also have a few LPS and zoanthids. I understand they need a really high turnover rate, but am not sure where to start. I have looked at a Mp40, but can barely scrape enough for a used one as my budget is around $300. I was also looking at the tunze powerheads. What do you think I should do?

Thanks, Charlie

 

[Reefer1225]

I have an MP40 and MP10 in my 90 gallon, and I still want to upgrade to another MP40 to replace the MP10. Need a lot of flow for SPS.

I would go with Tunze, if I didn't already get the Vortechs.

 

[BigAl2007]

In my Mixed Reef 90g I had a TON of intank flow. I had a Mag18 for return and 2 #3 Koralias and 1 #4 Koralias and wanted more. If I were doing it again I'd start with an MP40 and add to it as money and needs permit. You don't have to have High Flow from the beginning but go ahead and save to buy GOOD products and you'll be money ahead (more coral $$) in the long run.

 

[Woodchuck12]

Okay, thanks! I will just start with an Mp40 and add to it later on.

 

[Craig Borowski]

Charlie, I think two Tunze 6085s would be a great start for a 90G SPS. It's probably all you would need. These are our non-controllable pumps so they're quite a bit cheaper.