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sly fox
Fri, 5th Sep 2008, 07:09 PM
ok, so for the tank build of my dreams.... 190g tank calfo overflow the length of the tank

whats better, an om 4 way, powered by a dart....2 holes in back two near front, returns pointing down at the back

or

4 6100 Streams on a 7095 controller?

what would you go for?

LoneStar
Fri, 5th Sep 2008, 07:32 PM
Tunze fan here. I'm one for low heat, low electrical cost.

sly fox
Fri, 5th Sep 2008, 08:16 PM
i do love tunzes the only thing is that with the other way i dont have a bunch of pumps in the tank....

any other opinions?

sly fox
Fri, 5th Sep 2008, 08:37 PM
hmm whatabout 2of these? would that be enough?

Turbelle® stream 6205

For aquariums from 800 to 3,000
litres (211 to 792 USgal.).
Flow rate: 5,000 to 22,000 l/h (1,320 to 5,811 USgal./h).
Energy consumption: max. 55 W.
Voltage / frequency: 100 – 240 V / 50 – 60 Hz.
Cable length: 5 m (196.8 in.).
Dimensions: diam. 90 mm (3.5 in.),
ejection: diam. 63 mm (2.48 in.).
Magnet Holder up to a glass
thickness of 25 mm (.98 in.).

fjr_wertheimber
Fri, 5th Sep 2008, 10:30 PM
What about a pair of Vortech MP40W?

LoneStar
Sat, 6th Sep 2008, 03:49 AM
hmm whatabout 2of these? would that be enough?

Turbelle® stream 6205

For aquariums from 800 to 3,000
litres (211 to 792 USgal.).
Flow rate: 5,000 to 22,000 l/h (1,320 to 5,811 USgal./h).
Energy consumption: max. 55 W.
Voltage / frequency: 100 – 240 V / 50 – 60 Hz.
Cable length: 5 m (196.8 in.).
Dimensions: diam. 90 mm (3.5 in.),
ejection: diam. 63 mm (2.48 in.).
Magnet Holder up to a glass
thickness of 25 mm (.98 in.).

That was what I was going to suggest but did not have the data in front of me when I posted. As for the powerhead look, its all about how you place them. I just got use to mine and did not notice them anymore.