Brian Peterson
05/22/2003, 10:45 AM
Rodger (and anyone tagging along),
I bought a 6110 for my 180 (72x24,24) that I am currently
setting up. From a 115 gal. that I have now.
I purchased it thinking that I would use a pair of 1/2 inch
Seaswirls that a have now to suppliment it. And, possibly
adding a SQWD also, and running a couple of lines through the overflow to add circulation behind the rock. I would have to get another return pump
(amp 3600 probably).
My current thinking is that I might add another 6110 and "bag" the rest of that hardware and keep it cleaner of hardware and plumbing.
Plus the lower power consuption.
And I actually think that using a single controller for each would be better.
NOT a multi. I feel that setteng each controller to a different pulse timing would make the point of "collision" on the Stream fronts always changing. Thus creating greater turbulance at different points in the tank all day long.
I was also thinking about putting each pump on a standard appliance timer and have each one maybe switch off for an hour every 5 hours or so. At different times of course for each pump, so the full flow will be forced unobstucted to each end of the tank a couple times a day.
I realize that I may have to turn down the power of the pumps to
acommidate all the live stock. (mostly SPS, clams, some LSP, very few softies / maybe none).
But I feel that the having the full power option would be a benifit when I want to "shake things." Meaning, that I could turn them full blast for a short time to knock any detritis loose from behind rockwork. Thus eliminating anyreturn lines behind rockwork.
Also, I will have shallow sandbed of heavier sand for astetics only.
DSB will located remotely with the refugium.
How does this plan sound ????
Thanks
I bought a 6110 for my 180 (72x24,24) that I am currently
setting up. From a 115 gal. that I have now.
I purchased it thinking that I would use a pair of 1/2 inch
Seaswirls that a have now to suppliment it. And, possibly
adding a SQWD also, and running a couple of lines through the overflow to add circulation behind the rock. I would have to get another return pump
(amp 3600 probably).
My current thinking is that I might add another 6110 and "bag" the rest of that hardware and keep it cleaner of hardware and plumbing.
Plus the lower power consuption.
And I actually think that using a single controller for each would be better.
NOT a multi. I feel that setteng each controller to a different pulse timing would make the point of "collision" on the Stream fronts always changing. Thus creating greater turbulance at different points in the tank all day long.
I was also thinking about putting each pump on a standard appliance timer and have each one maybe switch off for an hour every 5 hours or so. At different times of course for each pump, so the full flow will be forced unobstucted to each end of the tank a couple times a day.
I realize that I may have to turn down the power of the pumps to
acommidate all the live stock. (mostly SPS, clams, some LSP, very few softies / maybe none).
But I feel that the having the full power option would be a benifit when I want to "shake things." Meaning, that I could turn them full blast for a short time to knock any detritis loose from behind rockwork. Thus eliminating anyreturn lines behind rockwork.
Also, I will have shallow sandbed of heavier sand for astetics only.
DSB will located remotely with the refugium.
How does this plan sound ????
Thanks