Jebao scp 90 crossflow question
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HomeSlizzice
Wrasse/Angelfish nut!
I have the SCP120 in my 3ft 50G shallow reef. It's definitely a bit too much. I have mine set to the lowest setting, and once Coralline algae builds up, I bump it to speed setting 2. I bought this one because I know I want to upgrade to a larger 100-150G reef soon.
DaddyFish
“5 percenter”
I run scp-150s in two 90-gal 4' tanks. To give you an idea on flow, I run power at 2 of 5 on the FOWLR and 3 of 5 Random on the Reef tank. To give you a better understanding of Gyres and how the Jebao units are rated, I believe the number to be the maximum tank or wave length that it resonates to, moreso than just the volume of the pump itself.
Example: My SCP-150 will produce resonant wave effects up to a tank length/opposing tank wall distance of 150 cm, or roughly 59 inches. The SCP-90 I would expect to resonate (in a single wave) up to 90 cm or 35 inches. I would choose your pump model based on that resonance. The power/intensity and pattern is very tweakable in the SCP series.
And don't discount running it vertically rather than horizontally. Vertically in my FOWLR and set on two(2), it pushes a wave all the way around the tank perimeter, the full 30" tall from top to bottom, moving everything small and loose. One pump does it all for me in the vertical orientation.
In a horizontal orientation and 1/3 from the surface or higher, you will get a large variation in flow below 2/3 tank level. So you can use that for slower flow near the bottom if that's what you prefer. Conversely, placing it horizontal and lower in the tank will keep your bare-bottom neat and clean (or blow all your sand to the surface).
When you're setting up the Jebao Gyre, use a low Power/Upper LED strip Speed setting around 2 or 3. Then focus on the big Speed Dial setting (which IMO should be more aptly labeled INTERVAL). Get the big dial set to resonate the wave with the distance to the opposite tank wall. Then set the LED strip Speed to get the force you want. Finally, choose which of the five pattern settings you prefer and make your final tweaks.
Example: My SCP-150 will produce resonant wave effects up to a tank length/opposing tank wall distance of 150 cm, or roughly 59 inches. The SCP-90 I would expect to resonate (in a single wave) up to 90 cm or 35 inches. I would choose your pump model based on that resonance. The power/intensity and pattern is very tweakable in the SCP series.
And don't discount running it vertically rather than horizontally. Vertically in my FOWLR and set on two(2), it pushes a wave all the way around the tank perimeter, the full 30" tall from top to bottom, moving everything small and loose. One pump does it all for me in the vertical orientation.
In a horizontal orientation and 1/3 from the surface or higher, you will get a large variation in flow below 2/3 tank level. So you can use that for slower flow near the bottom if that's what you prefer. Conversely, placing it horizontal and lower in the tank will keep your bare-bottom neat and clean (or blow all your sand to the surface).
When you're setting up the Jebao Gyre, use a low Power/Upper LED strip Speed setting around 2 or 3. Then focus on the big Speed Dial setting (which IMO should be more aptly labeled INTERVAL). Get the big dial set to resonate the wave with the distance to the opposite tank wall. Then set the LED strip Speed to get the force you want. Finally, choose which of the five pattern settings you prefer and make your final tweaks.
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I just put a scp120 in my 6’ ft 180. It moves a lot of water. I’m only running it at 30% right now and using the night mode feature. I will probably ramp up the flow as the fish get used to it, but I doubt it will ever be at 100%. My substrate is too fine for that much flow.
GandalfGrigio
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Hi guys, I have a brand new SCP-150M (the wifi model) but there are some things not clear to me.
1) why the reverse mode was removed ? Any chance to get that back in some way ?
2) i'm trying many wave modes, the "C" mode with cross flow enabled (in the App I can choose to enable it or not) produce a very light movement, even in my 120cm tank (the pump is for a 150cm) . with cross flow disabled I can make HUGE waves, very very very big waves. So, what's the purpose of cross flow feature ? I don't see any differnces in the flow
3) random mode: can I customize it in some way ? It's always very very low in power. That's strange.
1) why the reverse mode was removed ? Any chance to get that back in some way ?
2) i'm trying many wave modes, the "C" mode with cross flow enabled (in the App I can choose to enable it or not) produce a very light movement, even in my 120cm tank (the pump is for a 150cm) . with cross flow disabled I can make HUGE waves, very very very big waves. So, what's the purpose of cross flow feature ? I don't see any differnces in the flow
3) random mode: can I customize it in some way ? It's always very very low in power. That's strange.
Rmckoy
7500 Club Member
I currently have the cp-150 which I thought was a 120
pulled the old box out to confirm what model it was .
I had it in my 90 gal and ran it in about 60-80%
W1
I put it in my 6’ long 230 .
still makes a lot of current but not exactly what I want so orders the scp-180
Not sure if the scp series is different or better compared to the older cp series
pulled the old box out to confirm what model it was .
I had it in my 90 gal and ran it in about 60-80%
W1
I put it in my 6’ long 230 .
still makes a lot of current but not exactly what I want so orders the scp-180
Not sure if the scp series is different or better compared to the older cp series
Rmckoy
7500 Club Member
The number after scp is recommended length tank in cm So scp-90 up to 90cm length tank
meermann
Active Member
Yeah, but there is "up to"...
So I guess would be better to buy bigger one and use on reduced speed?
Because scp-70 is up to 70 cm, my tank is less than 2" shorter - almost reaches the limit. Does it mean that scp-70 will run about max speed on my 26" (roughly 66cm) - in that case I would definitely like to avoid it because silence is my main goal.
Rmckoy
7500 Club Member
That being said. .
The 70 would be running in a higher level setting .
Ive had a 150 on a 48” tank running around 50-60% and was more than enough water movement .
I currently have that same 150 on my 72” 230gal
The 150 moves a lot of water but I believe the 180 would suit my needs better .
csnv
Community Member
looks like you know so much about jebao SCP. can you explain to me how to use night mode and what it does? I can't seem to find any info on it, not sure what it does to my tank because i can't really see what's it's doing. thanks.
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