Suggestion for a 125

[TJcop]

I've seen similar threads about what to put in a 125g, 6 foot long AGA tank, but here's my idea:
I was thinking one Tunze 6000 with a controler placed at one end. I was thinking of putting it in a rear corner, facing towards the front of the tank and letting the water "bounce" off the front of the glass. Would this be a good idea? Or, should I get 2 of the 6000 and a multi controler and do the same thing? It's an SPS tank, so good flow is a must (too many dead spots right now and too many powerheads).

 

[rvitko]

This could work but would not be very effective, I would get 2 and mount one in each corner aimed to the front center, these pumps only have a 4ft range.

 

[TJcop]

I'm a little confused...are you saying that my suggestion would not be very effective or the pumps I chose.
I like your idea of putting them in the corners and aiming them towards the front center, but how do you corner mount them. Can you place them on the back next to the corner and angle them on their mounts?
Also, if the range is only 4 ft, will the back center of the tank get enough movement from the bouncing off the front glass? Are these the pumps you'd recommend for this size tank?
Thanks...justs want to make sure I get the right stuff with this kind of $$$ involved.

 

[rvitko]

The pumps are fine but the flow is low pressure so it would lose too much blowing straight back to front. Yes, you can swivel them. I would recommend 2 6000, if you have a bare bottom tank you could do a single 6100.

 

[TJcop]

Thanks for the great info Roger! Just FWI, I ordered 2 6000's and a multicontroller...and I found them IN STOCK! They will be arriving on my doorstep today!
I felt that water movement was the last issue to address in my system. I really believe that my RTN issues are from poor flow...so hopefully Tunze has rescued me!

 

[rvitko]

They had a neat article in this months coral on nutrient limiting effects of Iron, Phosphate and Nitrate and the possible cause of these nutients being deficient or excessive causing RTN and general tissue loss- it is a good read.

 

[TJcop]

Just wanted to let you know that I love the 6000's and the 7095 controller. They are working just fine in my 125 and are providing great flow. So far I'm happy with the regular mounting brackets, but I might order the magnets to be able to move them as the tank needs.

 

[rvitko]

Thanks.

 

[pjr]

Roger, I have the same size tank, a 6 foot AGA with dual corner overflows. Are you saying that a single 6100 would be enough for this tank? Is there any risk that the 6100 is TOO MUCH flow? Thanks....

P.S. I tried to cheap out with a Seio 1100 on this tank, but after 30 days it's crapping out. I knew I'd be back here!

 

[reefpnw]

tj, so how did you end out setting up the 6000's? do you have any supplemental pumps for flow? any dead spots in the back corners?

 

[TJcop]

reefpnw, I put them in opposing corners, aimed towards the front center. With this setup, everything is getting pretty good flow. The back corners/sides have a lot less, but I'm going to get the Tunze magnets and reposition the streams. Also, I'm putting my CL back on with the SCWD in the center area.

 

[rvitko]

pjr, unless you are doing SPS bare bottom I wouldn't recommend it, keep in mind you can upgrade a 6000- a 6100.

 

[pjr]

Thanks Roger... so let me make sure I read you correctly: you think a single 6000 is enough flow for this 6' long 125g tank, and a 6100 may be too much... do I have that right?

 

[TJcop]

pjr: I can tell you that we have the same tank, and I have two 6000's on a multicontroller and I think it's perfect. I have a SB (not a DSB, about 1-2") and it swirled up for the first 2 days, but now it's great!

 

[rvitko]

pjr, you would need 2 6000.

 

[mike9515756]

I have a 125g 72" long with a overflow box in the middle of the tank. I was thinking of getting 2X6000 with the single controler and the y adapter and placing them in the middle left and right side...pointing towards each other vs each in the corner. Is this a good idea? What is the advantage in my case of getting the 7095 vs the 7091?

 

[rvitko]

If you just use the 7091 you will have both pumps on and doing the same thing, which is probably fine but if you want more control options the 7095 let's you independently control the pumps.

 

[mike9515756]

Perfect, thanks. I am just wondering what is the justification of the 150$ difference between both

 

[rvitko]

The 7091 is a very basic controller, it lets you set two speeds and the pumps pulse, everything is seperate so add another $12 for a photocell. The 7095 has the photocell, a moonlight LED with 29 day lunar cycle and can run 4 different flow programs with time delays between pumps and each pump can have it's own pulse program. If you buy a photocell, controller and branch adapter, the difference is actually only about half and you are getting much less than half the features.

 

[TJcop]

I love my 7095...definately worth the money.
PS: I don't work for Tunze...just a happy customer. Now, if I could only get my backordered magnets..........Roger, any help there?