Tunze powerhead suggestion

[theZombie]

I need some help in choosing powerheads for my new tank. I know for sure I want to use tunze's, but unsure on which ones. I have a 65 gallon and over time I want to run some mixed corals like LPS's and SPS's. I had thought about 2 6025's, 2 6045's, or 1 6095. Any help would be greatly appreciated. I tried to include a photo as well of how the tank is set up. Thanks!

 

[rvitko]

2 6045 would be the bare minimum and I would suggest 2 6095, you can start with 1 but in time you will want a second so you can alternate the flow direction. I had a similar 58 and used 2 6045's and they were fine until the corals grew in and the 6095 was not out yet so I switched to the 6055 and it was much better. The 6095 flow is more diffuse and gentle and will not be too much, if you use two you will switch which one is on or use them both at lower speeds.

 

[theZombie]

Hey thanks Roger. I just placed an order for 1 6095, I was afraid of it being overkill. Would I benefit more from placing it on the side rather than on the back since I am only running 1?

 

[rvitko]

I would place it in a back corner and aim it diagonally across the tank, but this is a trial and error process and varies with tank layout and coral placement.