which tunze stream?

[cozmo1]

i currently have 4 aquaclear 301 powerheads for water movement and a dolphin dp 650 for a return pump. my tank measures 48 long x 15 wide x 16 tall. the tank is sps dominated with a few mushrooms and a couple of clams. i get pretty good flow out of the 4 powerheads but i do not like the look of them. which tunze stream should i get for optimum flow? where should it be placed in my tank? i have a hang on back overflow located on the left side of the tank and the return feed on the right side. i have a powerhead located in each corner of the tank.
thanks for the help

 

[rvitko]

I don't think I would recommend the Stream pumps for a 45. The 6000 is a possibility but I think the tank is too small and I would lean toward a 7300/2.

 

[cozmo1]

thanks roger. where can i find the 7300/2 and how much do they cost? or should i just stick it out with the ugly powerheads that i have now?

 

[rvitko]

The 7300/2 will use the same power as 2 of your 301's to pump the same volume of water. The outlet is 1" so it will be a more dispersed flow and the pulsing action will create a good current. They cost about $230. The downside is the pump is slightly larger than a Hagen 802 so it isn't exactly small but I think it is a better set up than what you have.

 

[cozmo1]

cool. then i could put each one on opposite ends of the tank. is there a website that i can buy these?
thanks again roger

 

[rvitko]

I would just get one. Marine Depot has them in stock.

 

[cozmo1]

thanks for the help roger