just got a 6060 for my 50 gallon

[merlock116]

just got a 6060 for my 50 gallon, and call me crazy, but I'm not very impressed with the flow.

In addition to the 6060, I originally just had an iwaki 40rlt (~750 gph) on a closed loop and a return of about 500 gph.

I thought the additional 1600 gph this 6060 provides would be immensely noticeable, but this doesn't seem to be the case.

Btw, the pump makes a low pitch buzzing sound. I imagine this is normal operating noise? You can't hear it unless you're close to the glass.

 

[rvitko]

The noise is normal but will be reduced over the next couple weeks as the parts wear in. Most wear occurs in the first two weeks, after 3 months they should be at optimum.

The flow pattern should fill a 4ft by 2ft by 2ft area. The first three feet should have a pretty high flow. It is a diffuse flow. Narrow tanks can dramatically constrict and deflect the flow reducing it's effectiveness. That is why I generally don't recommend them for anything below 75gallons.

 

[merlock116]

interesting, thanks for the quick response

 

[ricka]

I just got two of the 6060 pumps and the impact was immediate and dynamic. My fish are now surfing in the water. Awesome pumps!!

--Rick