Roger, please suggest proper size stream...

[Kirk_M]

Hi, I am setting up a new 120 gallon tank with the dimensions of 4'x2'x2' (w/ .75" glass). I plan on moving my existing setup into it, and stocking includes softies, lps, and some sps and clams. I have a 2 1/2" sand bed, and 120 lbs of live rock. How large of a stream pump should I put in the tank? I don't want to blow all the leathers and zoas away, nor do I want a constant sandstorm. I plan on purchasing a single controller and a photocell along with it. Where should I place the pump? Also, to anyone (other than Roger), who has a magnetic mount for their tank, is it really worth the $60 for the 3/4" thick glass model? Does the regular mount allow you to mount the pump in a corner and then angle it towards the front/center of the tank?

 

[rvitko]

The ideal for that tank is 2 6000 and a 7095 controller one pump in each back corner. I would suggest going to Rick's Reef in Metarie, he is one of the best dealers we have because he has used Tunze stuff for years and he knows how to put everything together and do all the repairs and he can show you how the holders would work.

 

[Kirk_M]

Just for argument's sake, do you think 1 6100 would be adequate?

 

[rvitko]

It would be risky, you may have trouble with too much flow on one end of the tank and basically a dead zone where not much will do well except some SPS. I think it would be better to start with one 6000 if you can't splurge on 2.