pimpinitup6969
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which do you think will be best for a 72" 150 dominated with zoas/palys with some lps and sps
Seio Polario
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maxxII
Super Housemonkey!
Jeremy,
Thanks for the reply. These would be on an SPS tank. Is the flow controllable to the point that I can decide how much to ramp it up/down or is it a series of presets that the user is able to choose from? Hope that makes sense...
Pimpinit, I would bet with LPS in the tank you want the smaller one.
Nick
Nick,
You have the optional for control in the following:
Flow Rate - Low to High (I'm guessing this to be 60% - 100% capacity, just by feeling the pump) You have 8 settings you can select from the low speed to the high speed on the pump.
Pump Direction - Left flow only, Right flow only, or Auto (switches left to right flow)
Pumping Intervals - 15sec, 30 sec, 45 sec, 60 sec, then 2 minutes all the way to 30 minutes meaning you can select it to rotate or to pump / not pump at these intervals. Note that you can select 2 mins, 3 mins, 4 mins, etc..., basically every minute between 2 mins and 30 mins. Or you can do the shorter intervals in the set second ranges.
Feeding Mode - You have a choice between 8 minutes and 16 minutes for this.
I think this is what you were asking. If not let me know, and I hope I didn't confuse you.
Thanks,
Jeremy
You have the optional for control in the following:
Flow Rate - Low to High (I'm guessing this to be 60% - 100% capacity, just by feeling the pump) You have 8 settings you can select from the low speed to the high speed on the pump.
Pump Direction - Left flow only, Right flow only, or Auto (switches left to right flow)
Pumping Intervals - 15sec, 30 sec, 45 sec, 60 sec, then 2 minutes all the way to 30 minutes meaning you can select it to rotate or to pump / not pump at these intervals. Note that you can select 2 mins, 3 mins, 4 mins, etc..., basically every minute between 2 mins and 30 mins. Or you can do the shorter intervals in the set second ranges.
Feeding Mode - You have a choice between 8 minutes and 16 minutes for this.
I think this is what you were asking. If not let me know, and I hope I didn't confuse you.
Thanks,
Jeremy
maxxII
Super Housemonkey!
Jeremy,
Thats exactly what I wanted to know. Thanks. If I read the manufacturers propaganda right, the controller can run two polario's simulataneously? Or can it run more? Each polario ships with a controller, correct? Would this be to channelized in a 2 foot wide tank like a standard 180? Would this work as well in a 3 foot wide tank, IE the Marineland Marine series tank that are 3 feet wide from front to back?
Thanks for all the help Jeremy,
Once again, its great to have you back.
Nick
Thats exactly what I wanted to know. Thanks. If I read the manufacturers propaganda right, the controller can run two polario's simulataneously? Or can it run more? Each polario ships with a controller, correct? Would this be to channelized in a 2 foot wide tank like a standard 180? Would this work as well in a 3 foot wide tank, IE the Marineland Marine series tank that are 3 feet wide from front to back?
Thanks for all the help Jeremy,
Once again, its great to have you back.
Nick
Thanks Nick, I appreciate it.
I think you would be fine with one on a 30" deep tank, however 36" would really start to push it. Of course aquascaping and coral placement would have a lot to do with this as well. The flow pattern is extremely wide, and with the pump mounted in the middle you would get enough roll once it hits the side panel that the flow would come back around the front panel in the opposite direction.
Right now you can only run one pump off of each controller. The controller is included in the price of the pump.
I think you would be fine with one on a 30" deep tank, however 36" would really start to push it. Of course aquascaping and coral placement would have a lot to do with this as well. The flow pattern is extremely wide, and with the pump mounted in the middle you would get enough roll once it hits the side panel that the flow would come back around the front panel in the opposite direction.
Right now you can only run one pump off of each controller. The controller is included in the price of the pump.
I am thinking about getting a Polario for use in a new 120 gallon oceanic tech display I am setting up. Mounting it inside the tank on top of the middle overflow. It will be a mixed reef with a little of everything but more on the SPS and LPS side. Would you recommend the larger 22ml model (Considering that flow can be turned down if needed) or would that be too strong on a 4' x 2' tank and should I only use the smaller 15ml model. Besides the sump return About 900 - 1000 gph combined through two lines the Polario would be the main source of wave flow possibly supplemented by a pair of maxijet 1200 that I have running now as the tank cycles.
Also would you know the dimensions of the magnet mount that holds the pump. (I would like to make sure that it will fit inside the overflow and between the overflow tubes.)
Thanks in Advance.
Dave
Also would you know the dimensions of the magnet mount that holds the pump. (I would like to make sure that it will fit inside the overflow and between the overflow tubes.)
Thanks in Advance.
Dave
STEVEBEAM
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Hi Jeremy,
Have you tried the polario in a 210 All-glass or whatever they call it now? My tank has two overflows on the back wall and I was wondering if this product would be suited for my tank. The unit would have to be mounted on the back wall between the two overflows.
Thanks,
Steve
Have you tried the polario in a 210 All-glass or whatever they call it now? My tank has two overflows on the back wall and I was wondering if this product would be suited for my tank. The unit would have to be mounted on the back wall between the two overflows.
Thanks,
Steve
Hi Steve, I currently have both sizes running. Each is in a tank by itself, but the tanks are 72" long, mounted on a single overflow in the back / middle of the tank, and the systems are bare bottom 12" deep, sps holding tanks. I think if you were all sps then the larger would be suited for you. If it's a mixed reef I would go with the smaller one. These pumps stick a few inchess off the back as well, so they won't be tucked right up against the glass.
STEVEBEAM
New member
Sorry to keep bothering you Jeremy,
Also I would like to know the warranty on this product (Taam Website states only 6 months). What is the expected service life?
$300 is a lot of money to spend on a pump if it only last for 6 months.
My 1-1/2 hp pool pump cost less moves a whole lot more water has a 3 year warranty and has been running for 4 years with no problems.
Thank You,
Steve
Also I would like to know the warranty on this product (Taam Website states only 6 months). What is the expected service life?
$300 is a lot of money to spend on a pump if it only last for 6 months.
My 1-1/2 hp pool pump cost less moves a whole lot more water has a 3 year warranty and has been running for 4 years with no problems.
Thank You,
Steve
Hi Steve.... I can't speak about them long term, as really no one knows. However they seem to be built reall well, with a nice controller on them. So far I have had no issues with them pulsing back and forth every 15 seconds.
The warranty is from the manufacturer, which is 6 months.
Thanks,
Jeremy
The warranty is from the manufacturer, which is 6 months.
Thanks,
Jeremy
dzhuo
Active member
Jeremy,
If I have a 150g Peninsula style (48"x30"x24") tank and I want to put one in the overflow end (the 30" side), would it work? My concern is 30" is short and the strong flow has nowhere to go (as it hits the glass soon after coming out of the pump) but up and down which makes the pump less effective and kicks the sand everywhere. Does it makes sense?
Also, how noise is this pump? For something that will be running 24x7, this is going to be a concern for me. Thx!
If I have a 150g Peninsula style (48"x30"x24") tank and I want to put one in the overflow end (the 30" side), would it work? My concern is 30" is short and the strong flow has nowhere to go (as it hits the glass soon after coming out of the pump) but up and down which makes the pump less effective and kicks the sand everywhere. Does it makes sense?
Also, how noise is this pump? For something that will be running 24x7, this is going to be a concern for me. Thx!
Hi,
This Polario really wouldn't work down on the end how you're wanting to do it. What you could do is put it in the end corner, but having the pump flow facing the lenfth of the tank, and then only using one end of the Polario. This of course isn't taking full benefit from what the pump was made to do though.
The pumps have been pretty quiet. I wouldn't say they are as quiet as a Tunze Stream, but you would most likely hear other noise coming from return pumps, skimmers, etc, over the Polario.
This Polario really wouldn't work down on the end how you're wanting to do it. What you could do is put it in the end corner, but having the pump flow facing the lenfth of the tank, and then only using one end of the Polario. This of course isn't taking full benefit from what the pump was made to do though.
The pumps have been pretty quiet. I wouldn't say they are as quiet as a Tunze Stream, but you would most likely hear other noise coming from return pumps, skimmers, etc, over the Polario.
STEVEBEAM
New member
Hi All,
I purchased the Polario. Nice flow but it sounds like an electric drill when you drive a screw into wood and clunks when it changes direction. The high pitched whine carries much further than the other equipment in my setup including a little giant 4MD that I used to think was loud. I sent the the first unit back because after speaking with the manufacturer I thought it must have been defective. I received the replacement unit and it sounded the same. I have sent both units back now.
Steve
I purchased the Polario. Nice flow but it sounds like an electric drill when you drive a screw into wood and clunks when it changes direction. The high pitched whine carries much further than the other equipment in my setup including a little giant 4MD that I used to think was loud. I sent the the first unit back because after speaking with the manufacturer I thought it must have been defective. I received the replacement unit and it sounded the same. I have sent both units back now.
Steve
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