Tunze stream 3 6150 for a 180 ?

scooter86 · 01/15/2019, 08:41 AM

Need to upgrade my 13 yr old streams and was wondering about whether the 6150 will be overkill for my 180 SPS reef. Any input much appreciated!

Vinny Kreyling · 01/15/2019, 09:28 AM

I still run mine, no problems.

ispookie666 · 01/15/2019, 10:46 AM

I run 2 x stream 3 and 2x 6105. I find the 6105s have better flow compared to stream 3.both are very very quiet.
Tank is 7ftx2x2

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scooter86 · 01/15/2019, 04:06 PM

I was concerned that the flow might be too much for a 180.Pookie, what coral do you have. That's a tremendous amount of flow. Do you use the deflectors for the 6105's?

ispookie666 · 01/15/2019, 04:37 PM

I'm not running these at full blast! These are controlled by my Profilux set at 25%.
But when I run them at 100%, that's an astonishing sight!
If I was given a choice between 6105 and 6150 - I might go with four 6105's, even though the tech is awesome in 6150.
Don't get me wrong- 6150 is awesome but it's unsightly and you would need careful positioning
Mixed reef - a bit of pain at times to tailor the flow for LpS

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ispookie666 · 01/15/2019, 04:38 PM

Yes I use deflectors on 6150 and wider nozzle on 6105.

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scooter86 · 01/16/2019, 07:53 PM

Any input on choice between apex controller and tunze controller for the streams? I know they are apex compatible.

ispookie666 · 01/17/2019, 10:12 AM

No idea about Apex but I control mine using Profilux. I have only used the stock controller for a few days- it looks good.
Even in external control mode the Main Power on the cotroller still control the pump power

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moondoggy4 · 01/22/2019, 12:46 PM

The old 6100 tunze are great power heads they run forever but they are large and unsightly , kinda like Shrek, I turn my up on my 120 and they can blast the water out.

Like spookie stated the 6105 are better easier to aim, you can check with slief about Apex programs he has a very complex one that he uses.

If you are getting a euro brace tank also get some Sea Swirls, place those on a separate DC controllable pump, not your return. Bubble King or Eco Tech pump.

01/15/2019, 08:41 AM	#1
scooter86 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: LI, NY Posts: 380	Tunze stream 3 6150 for a 180 ? Need to upgrade my 13 yr old streams and was wondering about whether the 6150 will be overkill for my 180 SPS reef. Any input much appreciated! __________________ Be nice to the people you meet on the way up, because you are going to meet the same people on the way down. Current Tank Info: 180 reef 155 african

01/15/2019, 09:28 AM	#2
Vinny Kreyling Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Miller Place, NY Posts: 7,206	I still run mine, no problems. __________________ 250 gallon mixed reef, 2 Reefbreeder's Photon V 2, Deepwater BLDC 12, DAS EX-3 Skimmer, MTC mini cal, 2-3/4" Sea Swirls, Aquacontroller & 6 Tunze pumps.

01/15/2019, 04:06 PM	#4
scooter86 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: LI, NY Posts: 380	I was concerned that the flow might be too much for a 180.Pookie, what coral do you have. That's a tremendous amount of flow. Do you use the deflectors for the 6105's? __________________ Be nice to the people you meet on the way up, because you are going to meet the same people on the way down. Current Tank Info: 180 reef 155 african

01/16/2019, 07:53 PM	#7
scooter86 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: LI, NY Posts: 380	Any input on choice between apex controller and tunze controller for the streams? I know they are apex compatible. __________________ Be nice to the people you meet on the way up, because you are going to meet the same people on the way down. Current Tank Info: 180 reef 155 african

01/15/2019, 10:46 AM	#3
ispookie666 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2017 Posts: 22	I run 2 x stream 3 and 2x 6105. I find the 6105s have better flow compared to stream 3.both are very very quiet. Tank is 7ftx2x2 Sent from my SM-N950F using Tapatalk

01/15/2019, 04:37 PM	#5
ispookie666 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2017 Posts: 22	I'm not running these at full blast! These are controlled by my Profilux set at 25%. But when I run them at 100%, that's an astonishing sight! If I was given a choice between 6105 and 6150 - I might go with four 6105's, even though the tech is awesome in 6150. Don't get me wrong- 6150 is awesome but it's unsightly and you would need careful positioning Mixed reef - a bit of pain at times to tailor the flow for LpS Sent from my SM-N950F using Tapatalk

01/15/2019, 04:38 PM	#6
ispookie666 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2017 Posts: 22	Yes I use deflectors on 6150 and wider nozzle on 6105. Sent from my SM-N950F using Tapatalk

01/17/2019, 10:12 AM	#8
ispookie666 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2017 Posts: 22	No idea about Apex but I control mine using Profilux. I have only used the stock controller for a few days- it looks good. Even in external control mode the Main Power on the cotroller still control the pump power Sent from my SM-N950F using Tapatalk

01/22/2019, 12:46 PM	#9
moondoggy4 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: menifee So cal Posts: 11,042	The old 6100 tunze are great power heads they run forever but they are large and unsightly , kinda like Shrek, I turn my up on my 120 and they can blast the water out. Like spookie stated the 6105 are better easier to aim, you can check with slief about Apex programs he has a very complex one that he uses. If you are getting a euro brace tank also get some Sea Swirls, place those on a separate DC controllable pump, not your return. Bubble King or Eco Tech pump.