tunze for 120gl

[paja 55gl]

hi just start new 120 gl 24/24/48 and wanna but in 2 Tunze Turbelle Stream 6060.
what do you think?

 

[rvitko]

2 6000's would be better because you can control the pumps, the 6060's are not suitable for anything but a basic timer at 1hr intervals, likely you would just run one at a time and alternate back and forth at 1hr intervals.

 

[guntercb]

Roger,

I too have a 120 (48" x 24"). You suggested 2 6000s. Would you use the multicontroller to controll them?

I am thinking of setting up a 6000 on singlecontroller. (money) My tank would be manly LPS and with a deep sand bed. Will I be happy with a 6000 on a single controller or should I save money and get something else?

The only other current is the return pump which is about 1200 gph.

Thanks,
Chris

 

[rvitko]

What kind of LPS? Some LPS don't do so well with the Streams.

 

[guntercb]

Roger,

I am thinking mainly Euphyllia. I am leaning towards a torch (Euphillia Glabrescens).

If I tought an elegance coral (Catalaphyllia Jarbinei) would survive I would get one. So it is on the list if it can ever be determined why many do not make it in capativity.

Would a singe wave box be better? For the sand bed it will be at least 4" deep and will probuably be just plain old silcia sand. (I know, but I have used it in the past without issues. )

Or what devices do you recommend for my setup?

Thanks for your input. I just want to get the right equipment the first time. (-:

Thanks,
Chris

 

[rvitko]

They don't do well with Streams. The wavebox is really the ideal with a couple smaller pumps, the nano Streams would be a good future addition. The wavebox alone is really not enough but it doesn't take much more to get decent flow for those corals.

 

[guntercb]

Roger,

Thanks for the advice. It helps to know I am getting honest great advice. So how to get on the waiting list for the nano Streams? (-: If they do come out in October time frame that may work out well for me.

Thanks,
Chris

 

[rvitko]

I would recommend a couple of the non controllable 6045 with the wavebox to add some randomness. The 6045 should be out in late september, I think Premium Aquatics and MRC and Champion already have wait lists going but I would check with them I am sure as we get closer all dealers will start with a wait list.