Stream Efficiency

[Randy Holmes-Farley]

Thanks, everyone. They sound like a very good option!

 

[hwynboy]

How big are the 6100? size wise...and will I ned a stream for my system? I mean I know that as much water flow as possible is goodbut I have the 6100's on order and I'm wondering if it is overkill? I have a FOWLR looking to have a lot of sps and clams in my tank...Also which direction is best when facing them?
Wow I am rambling on here its late and Im tired...but also will these streams kick up sand from my DSB? I am afraid of having a reef-southdown milkshake for a tank.....

thanks for your help.

 

[moonpod]

They're pretty good size. Really the one downside. In my 6 foot tank they're not bad, I've got a 6100 in each corner essentially. In a 125, you probably only need one 6100 IMO. Kinda depends.

Hey Roger--Need those deco holders!!!

 

[rvitko]

20 deco holders were shipped on Monday- ETA in Austin Aug 12.

I would agree- A TS24 is only suitable for a 180 reef. The Stream was designed for corals which live in Micro Atolls and the Outer Reef Slopes. The flow was purposely intended to support a few species of leathers, and the numerous SPS corals which inhabit these areas and to mimic the flow they would recieve in nature. They also are suitable for some high flow species of Dendronephthea and similar filter feeding/ chemotrophic corals. I strongly advise against use with Sugar Sand but many have successfully done so.

 

[moonpod]

20 deco holders were shipped on Monday- ETA in Austin Aug 12.

OK, How do I get on the list for the first batch, eh? I need at least two, maybe a third...

 

[rvitko]

Marine Depot, Premium Aquatics, Champion Lighting will all get a few pieces as will a couple LFS's. I don't know how many each vendors has presold.