Turnover rate?

Dan9 · 12/13/2006, 07:27 PM

What is the recommended turnover rate? I will be keeping hammer, zoos, xenia, frogspawn, possibly an anemone. Thanks

Randall_James · 12/13/2006, 07:34 PM

20X minimum and 50X for more demanding SPS tanks. You would fall somewhere in the middle IMO

Blown 346 · 12/13/2006, 07:57 PM

I would go with 30 times an hour like said above. I have a mixed tank and have about 40 and things are great.

t5Nitro · 12/13/2006, 08:00 PM

I have a mixed reef with 19x the flow, I did try putting another powerhead in there but it was too much for the soft corals.

drummereef · 12/13/2006, 08:25 PM

I have 30x turnover and my zoos, gsp, leathers, shrooms all do fine.

Dan9 · 12/13/2006, 08:25 PM

Right now I have a mag7 return pump and I want to add some more flow. I am going to go with the new Tunze nanostreams. The options I am considering is either 2 6025 nanos (660 gph each) or 1 6045 (1189 gph) and 1 6025. What are your opinions between those two? Also, when calculating turnover, do you include the display tank and sump volume as well? Thanks

drummereef · 12/13/2006, 08:25 PM

Yes, minus headloss i believe. In your 65 you would probably be more happy with 2 6045's. I have 2 6025's in my 40. The 6055 should be coming the beginning of next year and are controllable. Pretty sweet.

Dan9 · 12/13/2006, 08:44 PM

My other question is: Will 30X turnover going to effect the way my fish swim? I don't want the flow to be so strong that my fish can swim normally. Thanks for the quick responses.

drummereef · 12/13/2006, 08:46 PM

The Nanostreams have a very wide flow pattern. Not directional like maxi-jets. I think the fish actually prefer it.

Dan9 · 12/13/2006, 08:51 PM

Sounds good I think I'll place my order for them tomorrow. Drummereef, where did you get yours? Thanks a lot, you've been a big help.

yakfishin · 12/13/2006, 08:54 PM

With the corals you listed, I think it's safe to say your going to keep only reef type fish, so they are used to high currents and won't be bothered a bit. If you were only keeping soft corals and wanted to keep something along the lines of a lionfish, then yes- a strong current would probably blow him all over the place.

drummereef · 12/13/2006, 08:55 PM

I got mine from www.thereefstop.com but I think they actually drop-shipped from www.premiumaquatics.com.

Go over to the Tunze forum http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/fo...?s=&forumid=92 There's a thread about the Nanostreams. I don't think the 6045's are available yet. The 6055's will be out sometime next year from what I remember reading. You might want to post a thread over there about flow to get some better ideas too.

12/13/2006, 07:27 PM	#1
Dan9 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Williamsville, NY Posts: 392	Turnover rate? What is the recommended turnover rate? I will be keeping hammer, zoos, xenia, frogspawn, possibly an anemone. Thanks __________________ Dan

12/13/2006, 07:34 PM	#2
Randall_James Premium Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 6,727	20X minimum and 50X for more demanding SPS tanks. You would fall somewhere in the middle IMO __________________ "It's a dog eat dog world and I feel like I am wearing milkbone underwear"

12/13/2006, 08:00 PM	#4
t5Nitro Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 4,384	I have a mixed reef with 19x the flow, I did try putting another powerhead in there but it was too much for the soft corals. __________________ ATI T5 club Current Tank Info: Left the hobby, looking to re-enter in the future

12/13/2006, 08:25 PM	#5
drummereef Team RC Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: STL Posts: 14,754	I have 30x turnover and my zoos, gsp, leathers, shrooms all do fine. __________________ -Brett 180g Marineland Starfire In-Wall 278 gallon system

12/13/2006, 08:25 PM	#6
Dan9 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Williamsville, NY Posts: 392	Right now I have a mag7 return pump and I want to add some more flow. I am going to go with the new Tunze nanostreams. The options I am considering is either 2 6025 nanos (660 gph each) or 1 6045 (1189 gph) and 1 6025. What are your opinions between those two? Also, when calculating turnover, do you include the display tank and sump volume as well? Thanks __________________ Dan

12/13/2006, 07:57 PM	#3
Blown 346 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Rockford, Illinois Posts: 6,596	I would go with 30 times an hour like said above. I have a mixed tank and have about 40 and things are great.

12/13/2006, 08:44 PM	#8
Dan9 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Williamsville, NY Posts: 392	My other question is: Will 30X turnover going to effect the way my fish swim? I don't want the flow to be so strong that my fish can swim normally. Thanks for the quick responses. __________________ Dan

12/13/2006, 08:46 PM	#9
drummereef Team RC Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: STL Posts: 14,754	The Nanostreams have a very wide flow pattern. Not directional like maxi-jets. I think the fish actually prefer it. __________________ -Brett 180g Marineland Starfire In-Wall 278 gallon system

12/13/2006, 08:51 PM	#10
Dan9 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Williamsville, NY Posts: 392	Sounds good I think I'll place my order for them tomorrow. Drummereef, where did you get yours? Thanks a lot, you've been a big help. __________________ Dan

12/13/2006, 08:54 PM	#11
yakfishin Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 696	With the corals you listed, I think it's safe to say your going to keep only reef type fish, so they are used to high currents and won't be bothered a bit. If you were only keeping soft corals and wanted to keep something along the lines of a lionfish, then yes- a strong current would probably blow him all over the place.

12/13/2006, 08:55 PM	#12
drummereef Team RC Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: STL Posts: 14,754	I got mine from www.thereefstop.com but I think they actually drop-shipped from www.premiumaquatics.com. Go over to the Tunze forum http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/fo...?s=&forumid=92 There's a thread about the Nanostreams. I don't think the 6045's are available yet. The 6055's will be out sometime next year from what I remember reading. You might want to post a thread over there about flow to get some better ideas too. __________________ -Brett 180g Marineland Starfire In-Wall 278 gallon system