Tunze help

[guychoo]

hey guys,
i need help from you pros on what to do. to start off with i have a 48"x18" 90 gl. divider with the overflow box in the middle on one side from AGA, that i bought last year. I currently use 3 maxi jets on each corner for circulation and the return in the fourth corner. not crazy about how they work so i want to upgrade to Tunze since most everyone speak highly of them. I primarily will have LPS and some SPS. which models should i get?
thanks in advance,
Guy.

 

[crox99]

I would get a 6000. that should be enough flow for you.

 

[guychoo]

just one? would that be able to make waves or just a continuos stream?

 

[Tonyscoots84]

if you purchase the multicontroller and get 2 there is many things you can do...

 

[Wes]

I would get a 6000. that should be enough flow for you.

i have a 6000 on my 65g and I am adding more flow...I guess it depends on what corals you keep..

 

[guychoo]

if you purchase the multicontroller and get 2 there is many things you can do...

like a back and forth motion?
would one not do that?

 

[Wes]

like a back and forth motion?
would one not do that?

well it does some what w/ the pulse function as the first pulse has bounced the glass and comes back the second pulse kicks in giving you somewhat of a back and forth motion.

But it doesn't compare to the effect you can create w/ two.

 

[rickytsui]

get the wave box :sgrin:

 

[crox99]

I suppose you need two but than it's starting to get pricey.

 

[guychoo]

i was actually looking at the wavebox, saves me the issue with where to put the 6000('s), but i was concerned with it wearing down my tank.

 

[Tonyscoots84]

the wavebox is a big unit... id go for the 2 6000's or 6100's and get the multicontroller and blast away ~~~~~

 

[guychoo]

would 2 6000's be too much flow if im mostly LPS and a shallow sandbed? and where would you recommend placement? (my overflow box is in the middle of the side wall and my aquascape runs in the middle of the tank, so i have livestock on both sides).

 

[Tonyscoots84]

the choice is up 2 u.. and do u plan on keeping alot of sps one day :scratch:

 

[guychoo]

good point :spin:. so i should assume with lps for right now i only need 1 unit?

 

[Wes]

One will be fine for lps and if you decide you need more flow you can just buy another and a multi controller later.

I wouldn't go all out with two streams and a multi controller for lps

 

[jackson6745]

I would do a wavebox + your return pump for a mostly LPS reef. Ronen (deepwater) has one of the best LPS tanks I have seen and he has hardly any flow. I think a very gentle flow + good water quality is key in getting your LPS to really extend.

 

[Pedro]

The wavebox is my choice. I love that thing. There's no other more natural wave simulator outthere! You really have to see it to appreciate it. I'm with what Rich suggested!

 

[crox99]

Does the wavebox comes with a controller?

 

[Deanos]

Tunze Wavebox

 

[guychoo]

yea i saw it in action and i thought it was really nice. just wasnt sure if it was good for my size tank and plus i got a little worried about wear on the tank and stand that it causes.