Pumps

Russter · 01/02/2010, 02:32 PM

I am thinking about getting a couple of these for my 55 gal mixed reef tank. Do you think that 2 Turbelle Tunze Nanostream 6025 (660 US gal./h) would be enough or should I go with 2 Turbelle Tunze Nanostream 6045 (1,189 US gal./h)? Right now I have 4 Koralia 2's and I have 2 of them on wavemaker timer, but not sure how long they will last turning on/off.

Fish_wiz2 · 01/02/2010, 06:14 PM

I would go with the 6045's, more juice and gives room to upgrade. But DO NOT run these on wavemakers, i literally almost totaled my 6045 by doing that. Wiz

sedor · 01/02/2010, 06:23 PM

I would go with the larger ones as well. The nanostreams are really meant for...well nanos. 2 6045 would be a perfect amount of flow for your tank IMO.

Russter · 01/02/2010, 06:39 PM

Sooo....they are not good for wavemakers then? I want 2 pumps that I can control with my Reefkeeper Lite. Any suggestions?

Mr. Right · 01/02/2010, 06:44 PM

The new koralia's should suit your needs. They state they will have a smaller footprint and can be use on a 15min timer, new shaft, and..dah, duh, dah..so on

Russter · 01/02/2010, 07:15 PM

I thought the new Koralias were designed only to work with the Hydor wavemaker and would not work on their own

lordofthereef · 01/02/2010, 07:54 PM

IMO nano rated pumps are too weak even for nano tanks. I would go with the next step up at a minimum.

nikon187 · 01/02/2010, 08:27 PM

the " new" koralias aren't out until feb- mar this year. All can be controlled by ANY wavemaker and they have normal plugs with a shaftles propeller

Russter · 01/02/2010, 08:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nikon187

the " new" koralias aren't out until feb- mar this year. All can be controlled by ANY wavemaker and they have normal plugs with a shaftles propeller

Ok, I guess I will wait for those to come out and try them out.

Russter · 01/18/2010, 01:31 PM

Update:

Koralia 2 wavemaker = FAIL. The little tab on the shaft holder that stops the prop from spinning in the wrong direction just broke off. D'oh!

01/02/2010, 02:32 PM	#1
Russter Northern Reefer Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada Posts: 531	Pumps I am thinking about getting a couple of these for my 55 gal mixed reef tank. Do you think that 2 Turbelle Tunze Nanostream 6025 (660 US gal./h) would be enough or should I go with 2 Turbelle Tunze Nanostream 6045 (1,189 US gal./h)? Right now I have 4 Koralia 2's and I have 2 of them on wavemaker timer, but not sure how long they will last turning on/off.

01/02/2010, 06:14 PM	#2
Fish_wiz2 Mangroves are kool. Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Chicago Posts: 5,246	I would go with the 6045's, more juice and gives room to upgrade. But DO NOT run these on wavemakers, i literally almost totaled my 6045 by doing that. Wiz __________________ -The Wiz Current Tank Info: Elos Mini Seahorse Tank, 2500 gallon Koi pond

01/02/2010, 06:23 PM	#3
sedor Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 4,689	I would go with the larger ones as well. The nanostreams are really meant for...well nanos. 2 6045 would be a perfect amount of flow for your tank IMO. __________________ Ryan

01/02/2010, 06:44 PM	#5
Mr. Right Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Here Posts: 521	The new koralia's should suit your needs. They state they will have a smaller footprint and can be use on a 15min timer, new shaft, and..dah, duh, dah..so on __________________ He who knows does not speak, He who speaks does not know Current Tank Info: Old tanks: 37gal mixed, 57 gal mixed, 120 sps. Current tank 18”x18”x18” rimless in the works.

01/02/2010, 07:54 PM	#7
lordofthereef One reef to rule them all Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Leominster, MA Posts: 5,299	IMO nano rated pumps are too weak even for nano tanks. I would go with the next step up at a minimum. __________________ "A dog is the only thing on earth that loves you more than you love yourself" ~ Josh Billings Visit My Home page for current build thread (click my user name and select "Visit LordoftheReef's Homepage" in the drop down menu!

01/02/2010, 06:39 PM	#4
Russter Northern Reefer Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada Posts: 531	Sooo....they are not good for wavemakers then? I want 2 pumps that I can control with my Reefkeeper Lite. Any suggestions?

01/02/2010, 07:15 PM	#6
Russter Northern Reefer Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada Posts: 531	I thought the new Koralias were designed only to work with the Hydor wavemaker and would not work on their own

01/02/2010, 08:27 PM	#8
nikon187 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Edmonton Alberta Posts: 4,717	the " new" koralias aren't out until feb- mar this year. All can be controlled by ANY wavemaker and they have normal plugs with a shaftles propeller __________________ ----------------- Current Tanks: New 210 custom 84 x 24 x 24, 60g sump, SWC 250 extreme with bubble blaster 5000, 2 vortech mp40, 2 vortech mp10, 12 T5, Water blaster 5000, warner marine bio pellets, 60g clownfish cube, red carpet anemone with a 25g sump,SRO octopus 1000sss, 250w radium, lumenarc large.

01/18/2010, 01:31 PM	#10
Russter Northern Reefer Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada Posts: 531	Update: Koralia 2 wavemaker = FAIL. The little tab on the shaft holder that stops the prop from spinning in the wrong direction just broke off. D'oh!