All Tunze setup for my 180 gallon

[areefer01]

This only depends on the timeline, assuming you can wait for the Gen 2 models, I think this a good solution. The Gen 2 will also be able to run backwards and forwards.

True sync/anti-sync push pull? Also any possibility of the 6105's being able to do this?

 

[areefer01]

Hello, I'm deliberating on a flow setup for my 180 gal sps build. I really want to maximize flow in this tank because I plan to keep Acropora Spathulata and millepora primarily, but I also dislike cluttered powerhead setups and pumps on the side panels.

Tank Specs

• Acrylic 180 gal, 72x24x24
• center exterior overflow box had the Weir teeth made extra tall because I want to use my 6214 wave box.
• 3 Maxspect Ethereal Infinite fixtures
• Aquascape is a branchrock style coral rack/sculpture from Aquarocks
• barebottom (considering using TLF Reborn large size in a thin layer for a more natural look)

My thoughts for flow:
Option 1:

• is 2 tunze turbelle Stream 3+ on the back wall/bottom of tank, alternating flow for a gyre
• My Tunze 6214 wavebox in the right corner
• AND 2 Orcas (Size reccomendation please). Mounting options: centered on the side panel top/eurobrace -OR - on the back panelsection at 1/3 and 2/3 tank length

Option 2:

• My Tunze 6214 wavebox in the rh corner
• 4 Tunze 6255, one in each upper corner on custom standoffs from the acrylic top/eurobrace(to hide cords), alternating patterns to create variable gyre

Please chime in with any thoughts.

BTW just wanted to say that you received excellent information on flow from Tunze but just remember flow will change as coral frags turn into colonies. You have a lot of space today but if all goes as planned those 1/4" frangs will turn into 3" frags then later down the line into 24" colonies and suddenly it is no longer open and you deal with coral clutter. It is a good problem to have but it really changes things.

I am not sure what was Tunze's last recommendation but starting small may save you some money while also giving you time for the new streams. Based on what I heard about reverse on the new streams you may be able to just use those if placed properly. Could also yield better aesthetics.

 

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Only Stream 3 would be capable of spinning backwards, on the Stream 2 and Nano Stream platform the propeller would pull forward and rub on the front grating, you need a captive propeller to do that otherwise the propeller is flying forward like a prop plane.