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01/24/2006, 08:54 PM
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Tunze Pumps
I have a 29 gal and was looking at the Turbelle Stream 6060. Would this be to much flow for my tank. Thanks for the help.
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01/24/2006, 09:00 PM
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1600G/Hour?!?!?!?
that is like 55 x flow rate - hope you have high sides for this kinda movement
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01/24/2006, 09:07 PM
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I would target 300-900 gph of flow, depending on what you want to keep. Some people go as high as 55x, so you might be able to make it work.
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01/24/2006, 09:10 PM
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What coral are you going to be keeping?
 No way to recommend flow amounts without knowing that.
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01/24/2006, 09:25 PM
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I'll only be keeping softies and maybe a few LPS since I only have PC lights.
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01/24/2006, 09:29 PM
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I'd go for 300 gph or so for the tank as a starting point. That's about what I have in a 29g that's full of soft corals. Too full, actually.
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01/24/2006, 09:34 PM
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Yep, look to the 300-500 range. Seio pumps are perfect for that job. Geat flow like tunze's too.
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01/24/2006, 09:40 PM
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Thanks for the help. I'll start looking at the Seio pumps.
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01/25/2006, 06:32 AM
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If really hooked on the Tunze + wanting to use the controller - they also have Turbelle pumps which run lower GPH.
Having a 6060 in my 58g with Acropora - it's a LOT of flow for Acropora. IMO, too much for a smaller tank [maybe for my 58] even if going with the most demanding corals. The Seios might be a good option, and I do love my controllable-flow Turbelle ... heck even a pair of Maxijets might do the trick. Or so says my opinion.
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