Best position of powerheads in a cube

RyvBoy · 06/14/2019, 07:33 AM

Hi at all.

since i see a lot of blind spots in my 25g cube i ask you what is the best way in your opinion to regulate flow in a cube!

Thank you!

ryeguyy84 · 06/14/2019, 07:53 AM

My 60 cube used an IceCap gyre

https://clearchoiceaquatics.com/coll...gyre-flow-pump

With an MP10 toward the bottom to get behind the rocks

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RyvBoy · 06/14/2019, 09:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ryeguyy84

My 60 cube used an IceCap gyre

https://clearchoiceaquatics.com/coll...gyre-flow-pump

With an MP10 toward the bottom to get behind the rocks

Sent from my SM-G950U using Tapatalk

thank you... at the moment i got just a Tunze 6040.

i need to understand where to position it for the best in a little cube like mine.

(maybe in future i'll buy another one or a ai Nero 5)

Uncle99 · 06/14/2019, 11:44 AM

Look at your LR, corals and sand ( if any)
They will tell you

smatter · 06/14/2019, 02:21 PM

The 6040 has lots of mounting options. Horizontally, vertically, with, or without the flow deflector. I like to mount them horizontally attached to the side glass in one of the back corners about four inches below the surface. The flow deflector works better in smaller tanks if you cut off about 2/3 of the shroud. It creates a wider flow pattern, yet still allows for some directional control.

RyvBoy · 06/16/2019, 12:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by smatter

The 6040 has lots of mounting options. Horizontally, vertically, with, or without the flow deflector. I like to mount them horizontally attached to the side glass in one of the back corners about four inches below the surface. The flow deflector works better in smaller tanks if you cut off about 2/3 of the shroud. It creates a wider flow pattern, yet still allows for some directional control.

horizontally how

tntdsol · 06/18/2019, 05:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ryeguyy84

My 60 cube used an IceCap gyre

https://clearchoiceaquatics.com/coll...gyre-flow-pump

With an MP10 toward the bottom to get behind the rocks

Sent from my SM-G950U using Tapatalk

Where did you position your Grye and on what setting?

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ryeguyy84 · 06/18/2019, 06:07 AM

On the back right next to the return inlet on random mode. Gave good surface movement and the MP10 was on the side toward the bottom. Worked pretty well but you have to play with it to get the Sweet spot. Everyone's rocks are setup different

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RyvBoy · 06/18/2019, 08:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ryeguyy84

On the back right next to the return inlet on random mode. Gave good surface movement and the MP10 was on the side toward the bottom. Worked pretty well but you have to play with it to get the Sweet spot. Everyone's rocks are setup different

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https://i.postimg.cc/BbCcRYzN/IMG-2975.jpg

this is my actual disposition (you can see at the moment i'm under cyanobacteria)

the return inlet is up to the right.. for example the space under the powerhead is a blind spot (sand accumulates there)

RyvBoy · 06/18/2019, 08:47 AM

maybe here you can see it better

moondoggy4 · 06/18/2019, 07:10 PM

The thing about flow it is trial and error, and better to have more pumps than less. Start with two.

lionfish300 · 06/18/2019, 07:10 PM

I had this same cube. With your rocks scape you might want to add a small power head to help

smatter · 06/19/2019, 02:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RyvBoy

horizontally how

Based on your picture, rotate it 90 degrees so you are looking at the propeller when looking into the front of the tank. Try it with the flow deflector removed and see how you like it. I personally would put it on the other side of the tank since the prop spins counter-clockwise and the exiting water is pushed in that direction.

RyvBoy · 06/19/2019, 02:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by smatter

Based on your picture, rotate it 90 degrees so you are looking at the propeller when looking into the front of the tank. Try it with the flow deflector removed and see how you like it. I personally would put it on the other side of the tank since the prop spins counter-clockwise and the exiting water is pushed in that direction.

in that way both the pumps would push clockwise. right?

smatter · 06/19/2019, 02:24 PM

Sort of. The exiting water without the deflector will spin to the left in a tornado-like fashion. Try it where it is and see how you like it. If you keep it on the left side I would mod the deflector by trimming off 2/3 of the semicircle shroud so you can direct the flow to the right towards the center of the front viewing pane. Replacement deflectors can be had cheaply on Tunze.com so don't worry about trimming it down.

RyvBoy · 06/28/2019, 12:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by smatter

Based on your picture, rotate it 90 degrees so you are looking at the propeller when looking into the front of the tank. Try it with the flow deflector removed and see how you like it. I personally would put it on the other side of the tank since the prop spins counter-clockwise and the exiting water is pushed in that direction.

I'm trying this way

smatter · 07/08/2019, 01:58 PM

How's it working for you like that?

biecacka · 07/08/2019, 04:38 PM

I run 4 mp40’s and a gyre 150 in my cube.

Corey

RyvBoy · 07/09/2019, 03:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by smatter

How's it working for you like that?

I turned up a bit because of the sand

RyvBoy · 07/13/2019, 01:29 AM

I just added a KPS.

even if I don't really understand how to position it and how to set it...

06/14/2019, 07:33 AM	#1
RyvBoy Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: Italy Posts: 104	Best position of powerheads in a cube Hi at all. since i see a lot of blind spots in my 25g cube i ask you what is the best way in your opinion to regulate flow in a cube! Thank you!

06/14/2019, 07:53 AM	#2
ryeguyy84 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: New Jersey Posts: 2,753	My 60 cube used an IceCap gyre https://clearchoiceaquatics.com/coll...gyre-flow-pump With an MP10 toward the bottom to get behind the rocks Sent from my SM-G950U using Tapatalk __________________ Current tank: 90G mixed reef. Current Tank Info: 90 gallon

06/18/2019, 06:07 AM	#8
ryeguyy84 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: New Jersey Posts: 2,753	On the back right next to the return inlet on random mode. Gave good surface movement and the MP10 was on the side toward the bottom. Worked pretty well but you have to play with it to get the Sweet spot. Everyone's rocks are setup different Sent from my SM-G950U using Tapatalk __________________ Current tank: 90G mixed reef. Current Tank Info: 90 gallon

06/14/2019, 11:44 AM	#4
Uncle99 Crab Free Zone Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 2,906	Look at your LR, corals and sand ( if any) They will tell you

06/14/2019, 02:21 PM	#5
smatter Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Madison, WI Posts: 2,055	The 6040 has lots of mounting options. Horizontally, vertically, with, or without the flow deflector. I like to mount them horizontally attached to the side glass in one of the back corners about four inches below the surface. The flow deflector works better in smaller tanks if you cut off about 2/3 of the shroud. It creates a wider flow pattern, yet still allows for some directional control.

06/18/2019, 08:47 AM	#10
RyvBoy Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: Italy Posts: 104	maybe here you can see it better

06/18/2019, 07:10 PM	#11
moondoggy4 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: menifee So cal Posts: 11,042	The thing about flow it is trial and error, and better to have more pumps than less. Start with two.

06/18/2019, 07:10 PM	#12
lionfish300 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Las Cruces, New Mexico Posts: 795	I had this same cube. With your rocks scape you might want to add a small power head to help

06/19/2019, 02:24 PM	#15
smatter Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Madison, WI Posts: 2,055	Sort of. The exiting water without the deflector will spin to the left in a tornado-like fashion. Try it where it is and see how you like it. If you keep it on the left side I would mod the deflector by trimming off 2/3 of the semicircle shroud so you can direct the flow to the right towards the center of the front viewing pane. Replacement deflectors can be had cheaply on Tunze.com so don't worry about trimming it down.

07/08/2019, 01:58 PM	#17
smatter Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Madison, WI Posts: 2,055	How's it working for you like that?

07/08/2019, 04:38 PM	#18
biecacka Registered Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Columbus Ohio Posts: 6,361	I run 4 mp40’s and a gyre 150 in my cube. Corey

07/13/2019, 01:29 AM	#20
RyvBoy Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: Italy Posts: 104	I just added a KPS. even if I don't really understand how to position it and how to set it...