Been using this 6105 and 6040 combo for almost 2 months now. My tank is 4' x 2' x 20", with center ghost overflow. One return on the top right corner, with an overpower DC return pump with 2 random flow generator to put around 700 to 800 GPH in combine from the return.
Previously I was using a pair of Apex WAV. Since I upgrade to GHL I changed all my powerhead. Initially I was debating to get 6055/6095 at the moment, but saw some suggestion about 6105 and I pulled the trigger for 1x 6105 and 1x 6040.
I place 6040 at right back corner close to bottom, using the deflector pointing the flow to left side of the tank. It has a small form factor and it is not causing any problem hitting 100% intensity. I placed it this way to try to get rid of the detritus on back of my rock.
As for 6105 I used the narrow configuration and mount the head at back panel close to left side and about 1/3 height from the surface. I pointed it toward the front panel about 1/2 to 2/3 away from the left side. I couldn't find the ideal position using this setup. My intensity never pass 5%. This 5% already blow my sand all over the places. If I crank it more, the water will spill out. I was super upset about the powerhead and was planning to sold it and get two 6095/6055 instead.
Today I just switched to the wide configuration for 6105 and it is now on the left side panel close to back and 1/3 way down from water surface, pointing it diagonal across the long side of the tank. Much better. By using this setup I can hit the intensity to 50% and the flow is more diffused. I create a standing wave of 0.74 second period with intensity from 1% to 50%. I also changed the 1 to 10 V in ProfiLux to 3 to 8V.
Why I didn't try the wide output earlier???
Previously I was using a pair of Apex WAV. Since I upgrade to GHL I changed all my powerhead. Initially I was debating to get 6055/6095 at the moment, but saw some suggestion about 6105 and I pulled the trigger for 1x 6105 and 1x 6040.
I place 6040 at right back corner close to bottom, using the deflector pointing the flow to left side of the tank. It has a small form factor and it is not causing any problem hitting 100% intensity. I placed it this way to try to get rid of the detritus on back of my rock.
As for 6105 I used the narrow configuration and mount the head at back panel close to left side and about 1/3 height from the surface. I pointed it toward the front panel about 1/2 to 2/3 away from the left side. I couldn't find the ideal position using this setup. My intensity never pass 5%. This 5% already blow my sand all over the places. If I crank it more, the water will spill out. I was super upset about the powerhead and was planning to sold it and get two 6095/6055 instead.
Today I just switched to the wide configuration for 6105 and it is now on the left side panel close to back and 1/3 way down from water surface, pointing it diagonal across the long side of the tank. Much better. By using this setup I can hit the intensity to 50% and the flow is more diffused. I create a standing wave of 0.74 second period with intensity from 1% to 50%. I also changed the 1 to 10 V in ProfiLux to 3 to 8V.
Why I didn't try the wide output earlier???