Is this overkill for a 120?

[will_w]

I have a 120 on order with a ts24 kit. Is this going to be to much power or am I going to be ok? It looks like I can throttle down the power on the streams so I figured bigger is better.

 

[rvitko]

If it is bare bottom SPS it would be fine otherwise I suggest you cut back to a couple 6000 and the controller.

 

[will_w]

I am planning on having a sand bed in the tank. I will have sps along with other corals. I thought you could turn the 6100s way down.

If I do go with the 6000s can I still get it with the same controller (7095)? If so, what is the kit called?

 

[rvitko]

No kit name but it works the same, the 6000 can use the 7095. If you run the 6100 constantly at low spped it is the same as a 6000 at top speed and you essentially lose the entire point of having a controller, the pump cannot be pulsed or really use the features it was designed for.

 

[will_w]

Thanks for the info Roger, I have my 6000s and 7095 controller on order. I'll let you know what I think once they are in. I am confident that I (and the tank) will like them.

I do have one more question... Are the magnetic holders worth it? what do they do for me that the standard ones do not? Thanks for all the good info.

 

[rvitko]

If you have a cap or a non standard tank of either trimless non braced design or Oceanic/All Glass you will need them. I find the included holders easy enough to use on Oceanic tanks which is what I always use.

 

[will_w]

I am getting an All Glass with the megaflows. Is that ok with the standard hangers?

 

[rvitko]

With no canopy yes.