I would start with one 6000, then decide based on that if you want a second, if so get the multicontroller and a second pump or just get the single controller. Depending on corals and rock layout 1 may be all you need. Either position would work, with 2 they should both be in the back corners aimed to the front center and you would run only one at a time or one at very low speed while the other is at high speed.