Time to get some better powerheads

Jay180reef · #1 04-04-2009, 02:09 AM

My Koralia Magnum 8 is causing sandstorms and stressing my tank. It's time to get some organized flow.

What are the best options for a 180gal display?

I'm looking at:

$$$$$$$$ Tunze 7095 and 2 x 6055
$$$$$$ Tunze wavebox
$$$$$$ 2 x Tunze nano waveboxes
$$$$ Vortech MP40

Would also consider controllable koralias or seio controller.

digital-audiophile · #2 04-04-2009, 02:22 AM

I'm very partial to my Vortechs. I have 2xMP40W in my 90, more than I need but I love all the options I have with them. I keep mine on anti-synch reef crest random mode to really switch things up. I ran Koralias before I purchased the Vortechs and could never dream of going back. Alas, I have 0 experience with Tunze so I could not give an opinion on them.

Jay180reef · #3 04-04-2009, 03:02 AM

I bet that's a sweet setup! 2 x mp40s...I don't think I'm allowed to spend $$$$$$$$$$ tho.

Anyone use the Koralia controller and two powerheads for $$$?

dkcrx · #4 04-04-2009, 03:04 AM

Aquadic Addictions has 1 tunze nano wave box along with a few other pumps but that one wave box makes a great wave in there 250Gal display

Jay180reef · #5 04-04-2009, 03:12 AM

Really!? I guess if you can dial in the one nano wavebox, you could get a decent wave.

Maybe I'll try one nano, dial it properly and see how it goes...I can always buy another.

Mrfish55 · #6 04-04-2009, 03:17 AM

If you go with the wavebox use the full size unit, I ran one on my 180 and could get a 2"+ wave going no problem.

Jay180reef · #7 04-04-2009, 03:36 AM

Do you need supplemental flow for the corals as well, or is the wavebox good enough?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mrfish55

If you go with the wavebox use the full size unit, I ran one on my 180 and could get a 2"+ wave going no problem.

lorenz0 · #8 04-04-2009, 04:10 AM

tunze 7095 and 2x 6055 is such a good set up. i love mine. was able to adjust my flow and i am only running 60% on a 4' tank

you won't be disappointed

fkshiu · #9 04-04-2009, 04:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jay180reef

Do you need supplemental flow for the corals as well, or is the wavebox good enough?

No. The wavebox is only meant for supplemental flow. Tunze will tell you that themselves.

o.c.d. · #10 04-04-2009, 02:29 PM

I've had 4 Tunze 6055's since they came out.and a couple 6045. I've went through sheared impellers x 2, broken clips going into magnet x 4, broken holding brace x 4, And now I'm waiting for a power modual thingy. O ya another one just stopped working the other day went to pull it and holding brace broke and it was one of the new one's said to be upgraded stronger version. I have to say Mr. Tunze has warrantied them. But He is the slowest I think he send it by donkey. Because it usually takes 2 to 3 months to get parts back I've had to buy replacements and rotate as needed. I am ****ed and am ready to pull the hole set up and buy some Vortec.