tank flow ?

lordmbsa · 04/03/2006, 06:01 AM

hey i just upgraded my 30g to a 56g so im sitting here added a rock to jump start the cycle and then getting my stand painted and i was wondering for flow should i get a tunze extreme of just get maxi jets or just sceios plz help i got the lights and filter set up done just need to know about flow

Avi · 04/03/2006, 08:20 AM

Well, there are so many choices and you mention some of them already. I think you'd have great flow...strength and quality-wise with a Seio 820, a Seio 620 and a Maxijet 1200 with a Hydor Flo Deflector on it. Those three would give you what I have in my reef now, which is a broad, strong and random flow that mimics the kind of flow that you'd see on the reef. Admitedly, people who have Tunzes say that's best, and three powerheads is quite noticeable on a 56-gallon tank, but if you're interested in really good waterflow in your reef without spending a ton of money, go with what I recommended and I'm sure you'll be really happy with it.

lordmbsa · 04/03/2006, 08:28 AM

thanks all i have a is 920 maxi jets rite now and it aint donig **** in it lol but i will buy that stuff most likley in acouple of days

04/03/2006, 06:01 AM	#1
lordmbsa Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: pine hill Posts: 505	tank flow ? hey i just upgraded my 30g to a 56g so im sitting here added a rock to jump start the cycle and then getting my stand painted and i was wondering for flow should i get a tunze extreme of just get maxi jets or just sceios plz help i got the lights and filter set up done just need to know about flow

04/03/2006, 08:20 AM	#2
Avi Premium Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Westchester County, NY Posts: 7,327	Well, there are so many choices and you mention some of them already. I think you'd have great flow...strength and quality-wise with a Seio 820, a Seio 620 and a Maxijet 1200 with a Hydor Flo Deflector on it. Those three would give you what I have in my reef now, which is a broad, strong and random flow that mimics the kind of flow that you'd see on the reef. Admitedly, people who have Tunzes say that's best, and three powerheads is quite noticeable on a 56-gallon tank, but if you're interested in really good waterflow in your reef without spending a ton of money, go with what I recommended and I'm sure you'll be really happy with it. __________________ I'd keep the whole ocean if my den were big enough Current Tank Info: 120 gallon reef with 210 lbs. of live rock, Aqua-C EV180 Skimmer, Aquactinic double 250W MH with blue plus t5 support; 58 gallon freshwater planted tank using CO2 and T5s; 30-gallon cube with a few fancy goldfish; and a 110 gallon FOWLR

04/03/2006, 08:28 AM	#3
lordmbsa Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: pine hill Posts: 505	thanks all i have a is 920 maxi jets rite now and it aint donig **** in it lol but i will buy that stuff most likley in acouple of days