Which Streams for 90 gallon sps reef?

[Sanfernando]

I'm interested in getting more current in my tank and was wondering what stream would be recommended for a 90 gallon. Would I need 2 or just 1 with this size tank? Since its a smaller tank would I be better off getting one that can be controlled?

 

[rvitko]

The best choice would be the 6000- in combination with a single controller this would be kit TS07 formerly 6010. I would also recommend 2 7400/2 pumps and a multicontroller as another possibility that actually has more benefits in this smaller aquarium situation.

 

[Reef-lite]

I would also recommend 2 7400/2 pumps and a multicontroller as another possibility that actually has more benefits in this smaller aquarium situation.

Roger, can you elaborate on these benefits? I am trying to make the same decision.

Thanks (and sorry if this is the 18th time that you've explained this)!

 

[rvitko]

Ideally in any tank you use two pumps so you don't get any stagnant zones and you want chaotic flow. For smaller tanks the 7400/2 does a good job, the outlets are still proportionally large for the flow at 1". The pulsing creates good turbulence. The 7400/2 can also be used with mechanical filter cartridges and a carbon cartridge if needed to polish the water. The Stream 6000 would also work but in an aquarium of this size I think satifactory results can be attained as well with the 7400/2. On my 120 I run 2 7400/2 and I am pleased with the flow. On my girlfriends 75 which is set up for soft corals I am using 1 1600/2 and 1 7300/2 witha single controller and I think it is plenty of flow for what we intend to keep.

 

[SteveB_reefster]

Ideally in any tank you use two pumps so you don't get any stagnant zones and you want chaotic flow. For smaller tanks the 7400/2 does a good job, the outlets are still proportionally large for the flow at 1". The pulsing creates good turbulence. The 7400/2 can also be used with mechanical filter cartridges and a carbon cartridge if needed to polish the water. The Stream 6000 would also work but in an aquarium of this size I think satifactory results can be attained as well with the 7400/2. On my 120 I run 2 7400/2 and I am pleased with the flow. On my girlfriends 75 which is set up for soft corals I am using 1 1600/2 and 1 7300/2 witha single controller and I think it is plenty of flow for what we intend to keep.

Roger,

This is Steve Bielamowicz from McLean Virginia. I purchased the turbelle stream kit on my 150 SPS tanks about 9 months ago and have been very happy with this system and I appreciate all the help that you gave me troubleshooting my cable difficulty.

I also have a 90 gallon softies tank (48x18x24 tall). I have a Dolphin 2100 connected to a pair of 1" SS as my sole flow. I would really like to increase the flow in the bottom half of the tank and am thinking about adding either the 7400/2 with multicontroller vs adding another stream kit. If I ever replace this tank with a slightly larger tank, the streams would be a better choice.

What do you think?

Steve

 

[rvitko]

Yes, if you will be going to a bigger than 4ft aquarium and have no benefit to gain from particulate removal or carbon option the Stream would be the better choice. I would use a pair of 6000.

 

[SteveB_reefster]

Roger,

I will need 2 6000 pumps, 1 multicontroller, 1 photocell and anything else?

What type clamps will I need to connect the pumps to my acrylic stand lip?

Thanks,

Steve

 

[rvitko]

Photocell comes with the multicontroller. As for the clamps. if you have a vertical acrylic face you can attach it to, the dleivered hardware will work. If you can drill or cut a hole or notch it should work too. Otherwise you want accessory 3000.26 for perimeter bracing.

 

[Sanfernando]

Is there any difference between the 6100 stream and the 6000 besides the flow rate?

 

[rvitko]

The Voltage and size of the transformer which is outside the tank- otherwise no difference.