Need Flow Rec's

Bill Boy · 05/14/2007, 10:27 AM

I need to add flow to my 90g display area. Olny flow is from my Mag 9.5 return pump. Looking for a corner mount style. Does a corner mount exist or what is better Seio, Tunze, Koralia, or a Maxi Jet MOD? And would you rec 1 pump or 2 and what gph?

hansmatt · 05/14/2007, 10:36 AM

I have two Tunze 6045's along with two other powerheads. The footprint of the tunzes is great, the size of a pool ball, and they are totally pivotable. Despite the price of the new 6055 (controllable model) I would suggest them because of the higher flow, or go with 3-4 6045's for the same price.

frederickk · 05/14/2007, 04:32 PM

I use to have 3 powerheads (MJ1200) in my tank and had a good flow although not enough for any SPS.

drives300 · 05/14/2007, 04:44 PM

What do you plan on keeping. Im findong out that good flow is not cheap as im entering sps land

frederickk · 05/14/2007, 08:24 PM

What pump do you use for your 90g?

Bill Boy · 05/15/2007, 08:37 AM

I'm using a Mag 9.5 for my pump.
I am about to buy my first piece of sps.
Mostly soft corals, a few lps.

tkeracer619 · 05/15/2007, 09:39 AM

I just ordered 8 hydor koralia 4's for my 360 gallon. two of them would be plenty of flow in a 90.

They seem to be good pumps for the money.

frederickk · 05/15/2007, 11:09 AM

How many returns do you have?

RichConley · 05/15/2007, 11:36 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by tkeracer619
I just ordered 8 hydor koralia 4's for my 360 gallon. two of them would be plenty of flow in a 90.

They seem to be good pumps for the money.

2 K4s isnt going to be nearly enough flow for SPS in a 90. (and I dont think the 8 K4s will be nearly enough for SPS in your 360).

I'd go with either a pair of maximods at 2500+gph, or a pair of Tunze 6100s/6080s, or a pair of Vortechs.

tkeracer619 · 05/15/2007, 11:56 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by RichConley
2 K4s isnt going to be nearly enough flow for SPS in a 90. (and I dont think the 8 K4s will be nearly enough for SPS in your 360).

I'd go with either a pair of maximods at 2500+gph, or a pair of Tunze 6100s/6080s, or a pair of Vortechs.

I'm also running a dart in a closed loop for about 35x turnover, plenty for my taste, atleast for now. I guess it also depends on the amount of rock you have in the display, coral location, and your powerhead placement as to whats enough flow. He has mostly soft corals, a few lps, and is only just buying a few sps.

I think two K4's would be plenty with proper placement, some of your corals might not appreciate 50x turnover.

joeychitwood · 05/15/2007, 12:01 PM

With a few easy, minor modifications, a Tunze Nano 6025 will put out a broad flow of 1200 gallons per hour. Two or three Tunzes would give you flow ranging from 25-40 times tank volume for a very reasonable price.

Bill Boy · 05/15/2007, 03:16 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by frederickk
How many returns do you have?

I have a standard All Glass 90 gallon. Single return pipe split with a "Y" loc line fitting to give me two streans of water from return pump.

05/14/2007, 10:27 AM	#1
Bill Boy Premium Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Cape Coral, FL Posts: 166	Need Flow Rec's I need to add flow to my 90g display area. Olny flow is from my Mag 9.5 return pump. Looking for a corner mount style. Does a corner mount exist or what is better Seio, Tunze, Koralia, or a Maxi Jet MOD? And would you rec 1 pump or 2 and what gph?

05/14/2007, 04:44 PM	#4
drives300 Premium Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Bradenton, FL Posts: 961	What do you plan on keeping. Im findong out that good flow is not cheap as im entering sps land __________________ Water Param 79 degrees nit 0 amm 0 phos 0 salifers Calcium 450 salifer alk 11 dkh Ph 8-8.1 Current Tank Info: 90 Gallon,reef octopus nw150, 2 oceanflow mods, 2x 250w 10k mh, phos reactor

05/15/2007, 09:39 AM	#7
tkeracer619 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Westminster, CO Posts: 17,289	I just ordered 8 hydor koralia 4's for my 360 gallon. two of them would be plenty of flow in a 90. They seem to be good pumps for the money. __________________ Hobby Experience: 9200ish gallons, 26 skimmers, and a handful of Kent Scrapers. Current Tank: Vortech Powered 600G SPS Tank w/ 100gal frag tank & 100g Sump. RK2-RK10 Skimmer. ReefAngel. Radium 20k.

05/14/2007, 10:36 AM	#2
hansmatt Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Western Wisconsin Posts: 681	I have two Tunze 6045's along with two other powerheads. The footprint of the tunzes is great, the size of a pool ball, and they are totally pivotable. Despite the price of the new 6055 (controllable model) I would suggest them because of the higher flow, or go with 3-4 6045's for the same price.

05/14/2007, 04:32 PM	#3
frederickk Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 2,712	I use to have 3 powerheads (MJ1200) in my tank and had a good flow although not enough for any SPS.

05/14/2007, 08:24 PM	#5
frederickk Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 2,712	What pump do you use for your 90g?

05/15/2007, 08:37 AM	#6
Bill Boy Premium Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Cape Coral, FL Posts: 166	I'm using a Mag 9.5 for my pump. I am about to buy my first piece of sps. Mostly soft corals, a few lps.

05/15/2007, 11:09 AM	#8
frederickk Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 2,712	How many returns do you have?

05/15/2007, 12:01 PM	#11
joeychitwood Schrödinger's Mod Join Date: Apr 2001 Posts: 3,488	With a few easy, minor modifications, a Tunze Nano 6025 will put out a broad flow of 1200 gallons per hour. Two or three Tunzes would give you flow ranging from 25-40 times tank volume for a very reasonable price.