Water Movement/Circulation Advice

[layer3switchguy]

Folks,

I have a 4 week old reef tank and I'm looking for suggestions as to what Tunze equipment would be ideal for my tank. The tank is a 54g AGA Corner model. I currently have a few old powerheads I'm using, but would like to upgrade to better gear. I've heard great things about Tunze (except the price ) and like the ability to electronically control things.

Any suggestions as to what models, and where to place them in the tank is appreciated.

Thanks,
L3

 

[rvitko]

What type of corals do you keep? How fine of a sand do you use?

 

[layer3switchguy]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=7953047#post7953047 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by rvitko
What type of corals do you keep? How fine of a sand do you use?

Hi,

No corals yet, but that's definitely in the plan as the tank matures a little more. I have a 3" DSB made up of live sand (Carib Sea Argonite).

Thanks,
L3

 

[layer3switchguy]

Shameless bump

 

[rvitko]

Well, without knowing the coral types you will keep it is a bit harder to make a recommendation. A single 6000 and a 7091 controller would work provided no Euphyllias or soft corals (leathers would be OK) are planned.

 

[mattboy]

Tagging along here, as this is basically the same size tank I have. Sounds like a couple of the nano streams would be perfect. I'm still undecided between 2 of the 6025 and 6045. My tank is an SPS tank with a southdown bed. I currently have a 1000 gph return pump (dialed back a little to reduce microbubbles) and 2 maxijets. On another thread you suggested the 6045s, but I'm still concerned that 2 of them would blast sand everywhere.

I pre ordered a pair of each today, thinking demand will be high enough so that I could sell the ones I don't use. Looking at my tank, a good easy way to picture it would be to imagine a tank about the size of a 40 breeder, with a good strong return pump. Still think 2 of the 6045s are the best choice for me?

 

[rvitko]

I think two 6045 or 2 6055 would be fine, the 6055 are controllable which is a great advantage. Provided you can wait those are also options.