Tunze 6150 deflector usage

HippieSmell · 11/19/2017, 07:31 PM

Has anyone compared the 6150 with and without the deflector? I'm wondering if the deflector reduces the output or changes the flow characteristics, other than the obvious change in direction.

Thanks!

HippieSmell · 11/20/2017, 10:36 AM

Does anyone own these?

Zalick · 02/20/2018, 09:08 PM

I just got one today and put it in the tank tonight. I haven't played around with it much. Tested it in the bathtub before going in the DT. Its BIG but its awesome. I have a single one, using the deflector oriented up and down, and the flow in my 300g deep dimension is fantastic.

ballhog · 02/21/2018, 09:24 AM

I don't use the deflector. I found the flow was not wide enough with it. I have the 6150 mounted in the back corner of the tank mounted completely horizontal.

11/19/2017, 07:31 PM	#1
HippieSmell Occupy Reef Central Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Orbiting Posts: 4,141	Tunze 6150 deflector usage Has anyone compared the 6150 with and without the deflector? I'm wondering if the deflector reduces the output or changes the flow characteristics, other than the obvious change in direction. Thanks! __________________ Time flies like an arrow. Fruit flies like bananas. Current Tank Info: 78"x36"x27" acrylic, 6 Orphek Atlantik V3+ Compacts, MRC Orca Pro II w/washdown, CalcFeeder Pro AC3, Emperor Aquatics 80w UV, 80/20 aluminum stand, Vortech MP60's, Theiling Rollermat, GHL Profilux 3.1T EX, Kessil H380

11/20/2017, 10:36 AM	#2
HippieSmell Occupy Reef Central Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Orbiting Posts: 4,141	Does anyone own these? __________________ Time flies like an arrow. Fruit flies like bananas. Current Tank Info: 78"x36"x27" acrylic, 6 Orphek Atlantik V3+ Compacts, MRC Orca Pro II w/washdown, CalcFeeder Pro AC3, Emperor Aquatics 80w UV, 80/20 aluminum stand, Vortech MP60's, Theiling Rollermat, GHL Profilux 3.1T EX, Kessil H380

02/20/2018, 09:08 PM	#3
Zalick My reef tanks my wallet Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Portland Posts: 571	I just got one today and put it in the tank tonight. I haven't played around with it much. Tested it in the bathtub before going in the DT. Its BIG but its awesome. I have a single one, using the deflector oriented up and down, and the flow in my 300g deep dimension is fantastic. __________________ 300g custom acrylic from James 72x36x27, 4 Mitras Lx7 &6 a360, 2 Stream 3s, C2C beananimal. 100g sump, Jebao DCP- 8000 (Vectra M1 died) -> 114w aquauv -> SRO 5000ext , varios8 return Current Tank Info: Me v Dinos - I'm winning for now...

02/21/2018, 09:24 AM	#4
ballhog Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: North of Detroit Posts: 88	I don't use the deflector. I found the flow was not wide enough with it. I have the 6150 mounted in the back corner of the tank mounted completely horizontal.