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michael_cb_125 · 01-10-2008, 09:36 PM

Well I will have to get the pictures up tommorow. But I did order two More powerheads for the tank. I ordered two Tunze TZ1313 (1585 GPH). So these two new pumps, the two Koralias (1200 GPH) and the two Vortecs (3000 GPH) along with my return pump should really get the water flowing.
Good Nite~Michael

Dentoid · 01-10-2008, 09:38 PM

You can't see me right now, but I have a fat lower lip and it is quivering. Good night Michael.

michael_cb_125 · 01-11-2008, 08:14 AM

Well the total water turnover in my tank will be 53X per hour.
My little fish will have to get into shape.
Eco-Tech Vortec (3000 GPH) X2
Tunze Turbelle (1585 GPH) X2
Hydor Koralia (1200 GPH) X2
Return Pump Little Giant (1225 GPH at Head)

boozeman · 01-11-2008, 08:27 AM

flow baby

michael_cb_125 · 01-11-2008, 08:36 AM

Booze- What do you think about the Tunze PHs, and the Vortecs?

boozeman · 01-11-2008, 08:42 AM

they both produce different types of flow patterns. The vortecs are laminar, nice wide ,dispersed and the tunzes are very directional. You are going to have a lot of flow there with both the vortecs and the koralias. you may want to keep things tuned down a bit until the sand settles

michael_cb_125 · 01-11-2008, 08:50 AM

I thought that the tunze produced a wide flow pattern.
"Since the introduction of the Turbelle® stream pump, the realisation of currents in reef aquariums has changed. The pumps have been developed especially for water circulation in aquariums and set an absolute record in the field of aquarium pumps with 30,000 l/h (7,925 USgal./h) and an energy consumption of only 64 Watt.
Commercially available aquarium pumps produce an excessively high flow rate in the core area of the water jet and a much too low flow in the marginal areas. These differences will lead to stress on the aquarium inhabitants, in particular on coral polyps. Whereas it is desirable to generate gentle parallel flow lines in the aquarium with lower flow rates and without a hard water jet. Like in nature and to the benefit of the animals, Turbelle® stream pumps meet these requirements.
The electronically controllable models have been fitted with a FishCare function when the motor is at a standstill." This is from Tunze Websire.

boozeman · 01-11-2008, 08:56 AM

when you turn them on and put your hand in front of them you will see what I mean. (I was doing that at MACNA, and driving the exibitors crazy sticking my hand in thier tanks

)

cioutlaw · 01-11-2008, 01:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by michael_cb_125

Booze- What do you think about the Tunze PHs, and the Vortecs?

I have Tunze streams & have seen the Vortechs up close. Honestly you couldnt go wrong with either pump. Both top of the line stuff. I chose Tunzes only cause they have been around for a long time & I wanted to hide them & they make the Stream rock that works great. What Booze said about flow may be true but the Tunzes do put out a wide flow. I have mine halfway down a 25" tall tank & they cover from top to bottom with no problem.

mps9506 · 01-11-2008, 04:15 PM

You sure you want to put sand in that tank?

BigAl07 · 01-11-2008, 04:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by boozeman

(I was doing that at MACNA, and driving the exibitors crazy sticking my hand in thier tanks

)

I would PAY to see that! Maybe I CAN in MACNA XX!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by mps9506

You sure you want to put sand in that tank?

Exactly or do you think you SHOULD? I mean with THAT much flow WILL the sand ever settle?
Michael you're going to have one HECK of a tank buddy! Are you taking out a mortgage on this?

kathywithbirds · 01-11-2008, 04:43 PM

it's tomorrow, where's the pictures???

michael_cb_125 · 01-11-2008, 04:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BigAl07

I would PAY to see that! Maybe I CAN in MACNA XX!!

Exactly or do you think you SHOULD? I mean with THAT much flow WILL the sand ever settle?
Michael you're going to have one HECK of a tank buddy! Are you taking out a mortgage on this?

I think that the sand will be fine after a few hours. All the PHs will be aimed at the surface. Except the Vortecs. So I think everything will be fine.

I hope this tank ends up nice. I aim taking my time, and getting everything right the first time. I have not skimped on anything. Even if it has taken me a little longer to get it. I dont want to buy anything more than once.

I talked to Marc, at MarcoRocks. He said that the rock is at port. He said it has been there since last week, but customs has been terribly slow. He said it should be shipped out by mid next week.

boozeman · 01-11-2008, 04:54 PM

I would say a lil more than a few hours.....like say....a few weeks

michael_cb_125 · 01-11-2008, 06:34 PM

Same difference. At the rate you are going with your tank, a few weeks=an few hours.

I feel the same way with mine.

I cant wait to get this baby up and running.

01-10-2008, 09:36 PM	#616 (permalink)
michael_cb_125 Manta Ray Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Charlotte,NC Posts: 3,227 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: 240 Well I will have to get the pictures up tommorow. But I did order two More powerheads for the tank. I ordered two Tunze TZ1313 (1585 GPH). So these two new pumps, the two Koralias (1200 GPH) and the two Vortecs (3000 GPH) along with my return pump should really get the water flowing. Good Nite~Michael __________________ 240 Gallon MIXED REEF SUPER TANK Well at least thats what I want it to be 240 Gallon Custom Made Starphire Tank Life Reef Custom Sump,Life Reef Skimmer, Little Giant Return, 2 1200gph Koralias, 2 1580 GPH Tunze Turbelles, 1 Vortec, 72" Solaris I series, PM Kalk Reactor, Custom Made Fug, way to many more things to list Jose say hello to your NEW LITTLE FRIEND!!!!!!!!

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Dentoid Over Achiever Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Virginia Posts: 10,239 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: 240 You can't see me right now, but I have a fat lower lip and it is quivering. Good night Michael. __________________ Scott Dentoid's Reeforama

01-11-2008, 08:14 AM	#618 (permalink)
michael_cb_125 Manta Ray Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Charlotte,NC Posts: 3,227 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: 240 Well the total water turnover in my tank will be 53X per hour. My little fish will have to get into shape. Eco-Tech Vortec (3000 GPH) X2 Tunze Turbelle (1585 GPH) X2 Hydor Koralia (1200 GPH) X2 Return Pump Little Giant (1225 GPH at Head) __________________ 240 Gallon MIXED REEF SUPER TANK Well at least thats what I want it to be 240 Gallon Custom Made Starphire Tank Life Reef Custom Sump,Life Reef Skimmer, Little Giant Return, 2 1200gph Koralias, 2 1580 GPH Tunze Turbelles, 1 Vortec, 72" Solaris I series, PM Kalk Reactor, Custom Made Fug, way to many more things to list Jose say hello to your NEW LITTLE FRIEND!!!!!!!!

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michael_cb_125 Manta Ray Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Charlotte,NC Posts: 3,227 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: 240 Booze- What do you think about the Tunze PHs, and the Vortecs? __________________ 240 Gallon MIXED REEF SUPER TANK Well at least thats what I want it to be 240 Gallon Custom Made Starphire Tank Life Reef Custom Sump,Life Reef Skimmer, Little Giant Return, 2 1200gph Koralias, 2 1580 GPH Tunze Turbelles, 1 Vortec, 72" Solaris I series, PM Kalk Reactor, Custom Made Fug, way to many more things to list Jose say hello to your NEW LITTLE FRIEND!!!!!!!!

01-11-2008, 08:42 AM	#621 (permalink)
boozeman The CodFather ~ Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: new york Posts: 8,800 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: 240 they both produce different types of flow patterns. The vortecs are laminar, nice wide ,dispersed and the tunzes are very directional. You are going to have a lot of flow there with both the vortecs and the koralias. you may want to keep things tuned down a bit until the sand settles __________________ ...and when I'm old and wise little things mean little to me like autumn winds they'll blow right through me and someday, in the mist of time when they ask you if you knew me remember that you were a friend of mine

01-11-2008, 08:50 AM	#622 (permalink)
michael_cb_125 Manta Ray Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Charlotte,NC Posts: 3,227 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: 240 I thought that the tunze produced a wide flow pattern. "Since the introduction of the Turbelle® stream pump, the realisation of currents in reef aquariums has changed. The pumps have been developed especially for water circulation in aquariums and set an absolute record in the field of aquarium pumps with 30,000 l/h (7,925 USgal./h) and an energy consumption of only 64 Watt. Commercially available aquarium pumps produce an excessively high flow rate in the core area of the water jet and a much too low flow in the marginal areas. These differences will lead to stress on the aquarium inhabitants, in particular on coral polyps. Whereas it is desirable to generate gentle parallel flow lines in the aquarium with lower flow rates and without a hard water jet. Like in nature and to the benefit of the animals, Turbelle® stream pumps meet these requirements. The electronically controllable models have been fitted with a FishCare function when the motor is at a standstill." This is from Tunze Websire. __________________ 240 Gallon MIXED REEF SUPER TANK Well at least thats what I want it to be 240 Gallon Custom Made Starphire Tank Life Reef Custom Sump,Life Reef Skimmer, Little Giant Return, 2 1200gph Koralias, 2 1580 GPH Tunze Turbelles, 1 Vortec, 72" Solaris I series, PM Kalk Reactor, Custom Made Fug, way to many more things to list Jose say hello to your NEW LITTLE FRIEND!!!!!!!!

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boozeman The CodFather ~ Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: new york Posts: 8,800 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: 240 when you turn them on and put your hand in front of them you will see what I mean. (I was doing that at MACNA, and driving the exibitors crazy sticking my hand in thier tanks ) __________________ ...and when I'm old and wise little things mean little to me like autumn winds they'll blow right through me and someday, in the mist of time when they ask you if you knew me remember that you were a friend of mine

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01-11-2008, 04:54 PM	#629 (permalink)
boozeman The CodFather ~ Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: new york Posts: 8,800 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: 240 I would say a lil more than a few hours.....like say....a few weeks __________________ ...and when I'm old and wise little things mean little to me like autumn winds they'll blow right through me and someday, in the mist of time when they ask you if you knew me remember that you were a friend of mine

01-11-2008, 06:34 PM	#630 (permalink)
michael_cb_125 Manta Ray Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Charlotte,NC Posts: 3,227 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: 240 Same difference. At the rate you are going with your tank, a few weeks=an few hours. I feel the same way with mine. I cant wait to get this baby up and running. __________________ 240 Gallon MIXED REEF SUPER TANK Well at least thats what I want it to be 240 Gallon Custom Made Starphire Tank Life Reef Custom Sump,Life Reef Skimmer, Little Giant Return, 2 1200gph Koralias, 2 1580 GPH Tunze Turbelles, 1 Vortec, 72" Solaris I series, PM Kalk Reactor, Custom Made Fug, way to many more things to list Jose say hello to your NEW LITTLE FRIEND!!!!!!!!

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