Stream Kit Ts24 & 9010

[dazed]

Well here it goes I'm upgrading to a new tank 60"L. x 18"d x 20"h. (100g).

In my current 40g I have 2 6025's that i may use or sell off not sure yet.

How well would the ts24 stream kit work for flow in the (5') tank? I plan on having a 2 to 3" sandbed in the tank.

And a mixed reef of sps,lps,clams, etc....

I also just picked up a 9010 skimmer for this new tank and i currently have it running in a 5g bucket of water for break in purposes. i purchased the skimmer used although it has never seen water so it is basically brand new; the only thing i did not receive was the instructions so i downloaded some from the web;

I noticed that if i set the foam pad higher than the water output pipe the skimmer starts to shoot water out of the 2 holes up by the collection cup is this normal?? I am not talking about the one in the back of the skimmer..

 

[rvitko]

No, the foam must always be below the pipe. If the water comes up that high the skimmer cannot get any air.

 

[dazed]

AHH I see; so the foam is set lower than the top of the pipe and the water i guess than cascades out the top and down onto the foam to catch the micro bubbles??

Is the ts24 kit a good choice for flow on this 5' tank?

 

[rvitko]

That is correct.

It will be strong flow but it is suitable for SPS. You could turn it down on the controller to accomodate lower flow corals.

 

[dazed]

Roger;
Just to make sure i have the numbers right the ts24 kit comes with 2 6101 streams; which have 2 voltage settings (high & low) correct?
I'm thinking that between the 2 voltage settings and the control from the controller i could achieve a very random & strong flow in the tank.
I would like to place each stream in the corners of the tank; angled towards the center to create a random flow pattern.

I would like to know what your recommendation would be?
I hope to have only the 2 streams and the return from my sump viewable in the tank.

 

[rvitko]

The most recent TS24 is two 6101, but older sets were 2 6100 (not adjustable in voltage).

The 6101 would work very well, set up just as you described. Possibly running on 15V instead of 24V if necessary.

 

[dazed]

Sounds like a plan to me, the new 6101 will work with the magnets correct?
and have a bit of adjustability or swivel?

and as always thanks for your help..

 

[rvitko]

Yes.