Flow for a 40 gal breeder

[ahiggins]

what do you recommend for flow for a 40 gallon breeder? I e heard mp 10s are good and so are maxspect 230.
Pros and cons of either?
Other powerheads you've used that you like better?
It's a frag tank for lps and zoas and right now has two nano crappy circulation pumps.

 

[mcarroll]

The current pumps may be just fine if you haven't used them before.

$$$$ ≠ good.
$ ≠ bad



I would start with what you have.

It sounds like budget is unlimited?

Regardless, I like the Tunze pumps for most applications. Depending on exactly what you do with the 40 and exactly how you lay it out, I like any or all of these, in any combination. These combo's are just for ideas:

• Turbelle® nanostream® 6045 ($78)
• Turbelle® nanostream® 6040 ($140)
• Turbelle® nanostream® 6055 ($185)
• Turbelle® nanostream® 6095 ($230)
• Nanostream® Rock (if hiding a pump is desired) ($50-$70)

2 to 4 – 6045's. With or with out Rocks. A great general purpose pump!! Four would make a pretty sweet tidal simulation. Run two at a time in one direction, then after a few hours switch and run the other two in the other direction. Usually how I run my AC pumps and corals seem to love it.

2 or more – 6040's, 6055's or 6095's.

The 6040's are transverse mounted pumps, so they are great for tight spots – perfect for behind rocks or corals or underneath a large pump or return outlet.
The 6055 is the controllable version of the 6045, and is a bit more powerful.
The 6095 if the wide flow option....very strong pump!​

If budget is limited, go for the AC-pump solution without hesitation!

 

[elev8]

You should get a mp40

 

[ahiggins]

thanks for the info-Ill have to look into those
The reason I liked the maxspect was that you can get many different flow patterns with a single pump.
I do have to rearrange my tank though. I have a lot of detritus buildup on the bottom that I need to get rid of.

 

[mcarroll]

many different flow patterns with a single pump.

The Tunze nanostreams are even more adjustable/flexible – partly because they are so compact it allows for even more placement options.

 

[ahiggins]

how do you control the tunze pumps? say I wanted to do 3 of the 6045

 

[ahiggins]

I dont think I can "control" the 6045-correct?
Even with these, its still a linear flow...which Im trying to get away from :/