Which tunze powerheads for a 110g rimless?

ReefKeeper64 · 01/15/2018, 08:47 AM

Hello all,

I'm interested in Tunze controllable pumps. My tank is 110g shallow wide measuring 50"x28"x18". I already have a gyre 250 powerhead but I run it at 30% because it blows sand away from the far side of the tank. I have SPS and am looking for more flow while keeping the sand in place.

Right now I'm considering 2 6040's. The price would run about $300 for the pair. I also like the battery backup option and will run these on a GHL P4 controller.

Should I go with the larger Stream 3s?

Suggestions welcomed.

Thanks!
Chris

rvitko · 01/15/2018, 11:05 AM

I would to use the 6040's except if you need to get some flow to a dead spot, they are too small.

ReefKeeper64 · 01/15/2018, 05:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rvitko

I would to use the 6040's except if you need to get some flow to a dead spot, they are too small.

Thanks for the advice. Its difficult to tell one pump from another using pictures. Your help is definitely appreciated. I'm looking into the 6150s or 6105s per your suggestion on the private message.

Thanks again,
Chris

five.five-six · 02/07/2018, 08:26 PM

I really like your FTS.

I have a pair of 6015’s on my 135 and they are a really nice fit for my high flow demand SPS tank.

theshaman · 02/07/2018, 09:56 PM

Hi so cal reefers. I also have a question about flow for my tank.
It’s a 90 gallon 36x24x24.
I currently have two 6105 and not sure if I have enough flow for my sps tank.
What do you guys think?
Thanks.

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rvitko · 02/08/2018, 08:42 AM

For a 90 or 135 depending on corals I would use 2 6095's or 2 6105's with the bigger pump for SPS systems. If you don't feel it is enough, try working with placement and flow settings on the controller first.

01/15/2018, 11:05 AM	#2
rvitko RC Sponsor Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Austin Texas USA Posts: 35,785	I would to use the 6040's except if you need to get some flow to a dead spot, they are too small. __________________ Roger Vitko Tunze USA "He's for every one of us, stands for every one of us, he'll save every man, woman and child in a mighty Flash!" Current Tank Info: 210 gallon planted tank with Altum Angelfish

02/07/2018, 08:26 PM	#4
five.five-six Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Corona Posts: 7,827 Blog Entries: 6	I really like your FTS. I have a pair of 6015’s on my 135 and they are a really nice fit for my high flow demand SPS tank. __________________ Originally posted by yellowslayer13: "I hate that hole" Current Tank Info: SCMAS Member 225 peninsula euroreef RS180 Apex 400W X 3 20k radiums / Spectra mixed SPS

02/08/2018, 08:42 AM	#6
rvitko RC Sponsor Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Austin Texas USA Posts: 35,785	For a 90 or 135 depending on corals I would use 2 6095's or 2 6105's with the bigger pump for SPS systems. If you don't feel it is enough, try working with placement and flow settings on the controller first. __________________ Roger Vitko Tunze USA "He's for every one of us, stands for every one of us, he'll save every man, woman and child in a mighty Flash!" Current Tank Info: 210 gallon planted tank with Altum Angelfish

02/07/2018, 09:56 PM	#5
theshaman Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 556	Hi so cal reefers. I also have a question about flow for my tank. It’s a 90 gallon 36x24x24. I currently have two 6105 and not sure if I have enough flow for my sps tank. What do you guys think? Thanks. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk