SeaSweep Question

goody · Jan 27, 2022

I bought a pair of used Sea Sweep awhile back that came with Tunze 6205s. My plan was to use on a 200-250g future build, but that is no longer happening. I'm setting up an SCA 80g "cube". The 6205s are huge, so I was thinking of attaching my 6105s (700-3500gph), but was still concerned about too much flow. I also have a set of nano 6025s (700gph) that I can use. So what powerheads should I use with these?

vtecintegra · Jan 27, 2022

If your 6105s have controllers, use them turning down the flow to what works. I've got a pair of 6095s in a 29 gallon. I've got the flow at minimum and pulsing, and it's ok. I think 6105s in 80 gallons on the sweeps would be good.

jda · Jan 28, 2022

6095s are smaller and maybe 6055? In any case, there are two controllable ones smaller than the 6105. They are physically smaller too.

vtecintegra · Jan 28, 2022

Either of them would probably work as long as they have their controllers. 6095 and 6105 are close in their ratings. That's why I was using it as a comparison. 6095 is wide flow so max output is more limited. If I can run two 6095s in my 29 gallon coral QT, two 6105s will be fine in an 80 gallon. There is only a 172 gph difference at lowest flow. But I would guess the 6105s would end up being set about half way. There is a flow chart over on BRS in the description of the Tunze pumps.

goody · Jan 28, 2022

vtecintegra said:
Either of them would probably work as long as they have their controllers. 6095 and 6105 are close in their ratings. That's why I was using it as a comparison. 6095 is wide flow so max output is more limited. If I can run two 6095s in my 29 gallon coral QT, two 6105s will be fine in an 80 gallon. There is only a 172 gph difference at lowest flow. But I would guess the 6105s would end up being set about half way. There is a flow chart over on BRS in the description of the Tunze pumps.

I will take a look at the flow chart of the 6105s. They are bigger, but I do like the ability to have more flow than the 700gh that's on the 6025s. So as long as the 6105s aren't on pulse, I can set the flow to what would work best for the 80g cube?