2x 6105 in an Elos 160XL?

[this is me]

Will these be enough on a 63"x32"x24"? I plan on placing them only on one side of the tank? I will have SPS dominant and LPS and clams.

[rvitko]

It is not ideal, the flow will be a lot weaker on the far side but this is not an issue of pump choice, just that both pumps on the same side will always have this result. The main issue will be detritus is prone to accumulate on the far side and corals with lower flow needs will need to be placed on the far side. If it all possible, I would place one pump on each side.

[this is me]

Thanks Roger.
I had ordered a 6105 and will order my second one. Do you think one on each side is enough or will I need a 6255 shroud?

[rvitko]

With the wide flow shroud that is included with the pumps, it should be plenty.

[wwanthony]

Originally Posted by this is me

Will these be enough on a 63"x32"x24"? I plan on placing them only on one side of the tank? I will have SPS dominant and LPS and clams.

I have a ELOS 160XL and I have 3 6105s attached to the overflow. One creates turbulence on the surface. One is mid tank, and the other is for lower water movement. The tank is too beautiful (and expensive) to be full of pumps. The key is your aquascaping. I have no detritus in my tank and all. The pumps on one side produces a circular current around the rocks. The key is your aquascape. If you have an open design it works and looks great. There are no dead spots in my tank. This is a picture from about a year ago. I can post newer pictures from other angles if you like.

[rvitko]

Thank you for the help, Wendell, the best help is always from someone who has done it.

[wwanthony]

Originally Posted by rvitko

Thank you for the help, Wendell, the best help is always from someone who has done it.

No worries Roger. I truly appreciate what you guys do/build and how you support us. Cheers....

[this is me]

Originally Posted by wwanthony

I have a ELOS 160XL and I have 3 6105s attached to the overflow. One creates turbulence on the surface. One is mid tank, and the other is for lower water movement. The tank is too beautiful (and expensive) to be full of pumps. The key is your aquascaping. I have no detritus in my tank and all. The pumps on one side produces a circular current around the rocks. The key is your aquascape. If you have an open design it works and looks great. There are no dead spots in my tank. This is a picture from about a year ago. I can post newer pictures from other angles if you like.

Thanks for the info and the pic of your set up. I agree, the tank is so beautiful and that's why I don't want to cluster it with rocks and wires. My aquascape will be two rock pile midway to the top of the tank. I'm using 100lbs of rocks. I have the rocks somewhat aquascaped since the tank is still a milk shake because of the sand. I will take pics when it's finalized.

I've received the first 6105 yesterday and currently running it in the tank. All I can say is WOW! This is why I went with Tunze. At 24V full blast, the pump is pretty silent and I can see the ripple across the entire 32" width of the tank to the end of the tank. Very impressive. I've ran 2x6055s before on my Elos 70. My second one is scheduled to be delivered this Thursday. I will have them hooked up to a Profilux and tune the wave setting.

[rvitko]

Thank you!

[this is me]

Been running the Tunze for two weeks. At first, the two 6105s were mounted on one side of the tank. Although, it looks perfect for my liking, the flow was not balanced. I had to make the choice between a healthy corals and fish or a happy me. The choice was easy. I organized the cords to and use a sticky tape and ziptie(from the competitor ) the wired to the top of the glass and runs down on the corners. With the black silicone, it hides the wires perfectly.
Pumps were running 80%(controlled by Profilux) but toned down to 60%. Will bump it up when SPS are added and grow into colonies. Right now, there's nothing to dampen the flow they create barespot on the sandbed.