Question About Stream Pump Placement

[happyclam]

I was thinking about getting (2) 6130 Stream Pumps for my 135 gal SPS reef- do you think this would provide enough circulation? Also, since I'm using the minimalistic approach to aquascaping, the corals will be at the bottom 1/2 to 1/4 of the tank, which would dictate I need the pumps down closer to the bottom. In all the pics I've seen, the pumps were always attached to the rim of the tank. Can the stream pump only be attached at the top of the aquarium, or can they be mounted toward the bottom? Also, how much can they swivel? I plan on placing both of them on the back wall of the tank, but needed them to swivel them enough so I can create mixing currents.

 

[rvitko]

They can swivel left to right about 45 degrees each way. With magnet holders you can mount them lower, you might consider the new 6125 as they include magnet holders. The 6130 needs at least 117V to run properly, if you have low voltage problems avoid the 6130, the 6125 doesn't have this issue.

 

[happyclam]

I don't think I have low voltage problems... how would I find out if I did? Does the 6125 have the same gph output? Also, were could I purchase them, as I have not seen them yet.

 

[rvitko]

The 6125 has slightly less flow, the numbers refer to the liters per hour, so product series 6 is stream pumps and 130 is 13000 lph, the 6125 is 12500 lph. If you have a voltmeter you can test your outlet.