Stream placement and model question

[hurrifan]

I have a 125 AGA with the new overflows that are in about 12" from each corner. I have a 1 to 2" sandbed in what will be an SPS dominated tank. What, in your opinion, will be the best setup. I am looking to use 2 streams one at each end in the rock base to camoflauge them. Which model and which controller would I be best going with?

I also have a 45 frag-grow-out tank. 3 feet long with a bare bottom. I want an additional stream for this tank. What is the best option and again what controller?

 

[rvitko]

You will want the 6000's 2 in your 125 and one in your grow out tank. The 7095 controller could run all three but it may be best to use a seperate 7091 for the grow out tank so your program selection is freed up just to deal with the 125.

 

[hurrifan]

Thanks for the info. Another couple questions. Can I go with the 7095 controller and a less expensive stream and still be able to control water flow. Some of the less expensive streams with similar output capabilites do not have flow controls. Does the 7095 aloow me to have flow control or is it just for timing multiple streams, much like a wavemaker? Obviously wouold like to do it the least expensive way possible, but also want the flow control.

 

[rvitko]

The multicontrollers cannot control any other pumps. The controller works by connecting by a 5pin DIN cable to the pumps driver (a small computer that is inline on the pump). The less expensive pumps are synchronous pumps and they run synchronous with line frequency so 60 Hz equals 60 changes in polarity a second creating 3600 rpm and there is no control possibilty, wavemakers will destroy these pumps and void the warranty.