Tunze 6060 and 6000 in 4x2x2

[Ekia]

Hi, need some advice from you guys. Previously, I was using a 6060 and a Seio M820 and still find a lot of dead spots. Got myself a 6000 and put it in just now. Caused a huge sandstorm. Can you guys who are having a few Tunzes in their tanks show me photos of your tank on how you place your Tunzes to prevent sandstorm? I'm using #1 sand. Thanks in advance

[weileong]

3x6100 + 12,000 l/h red dragon split into 2 outlet.

No sandstorm.

[Ekia]

Weileong, thanks for the prompt reply. Yours is more than double my flow yet still no sandstorm. Trying to look for more ideas on how to place my 6100.

[weileong]

They key is indirect flow and use your LR to deflect the flow.

So who says use 6100 in 4ft sure sandstorm lol.

[Ekia]

They key is indirect flow and use your LR to deflect the flow.

So who says use 6100 in 4ft sure sandstorm lol.

But you didn't really use your LRs to deflect the flow. Your 3 Tunzes and 1 output converge at the centre!

Attached below is how I placed my 6000 just now. Caused a huge sandstorm at the centre/front panel I circled. Where do u think its better to place the 6000?

[weileong]

The 2 output and 3 tunze flow are all diffused by each other and hence the flow is spread thru out the tank.

Problem with just 1 or 2 tunze is that the output will be directed at certain area of the tank and heng certain part of the sandbed will be blown away. Even a small power head is capable of doing that.

[sunny03]

is there a way that we can hide the tunze and wont get sand storm

[weileong]

Hide the tunze inside the LR but that might give some problems during maintenance. Then aim the LR towards the water surface.

[sunny03]

if we aim it towards the surface den wat about those corals at the other end. those at the bottom

[Ekia]

The 2 output and 3 tunze flow are all diffused by each other and hence the flow is spread thru out the tank.

Problem with just 1 or 2 tunze is that the output will be directed at certain area of the tank and heng certain part of the sandbed will be blown away. Even a small power head is capable of doing that.

I understand what u mean Thanks for the advice. I shifted the 6000 to the front and no more sandstorm. The drawback is that it doesn't look as nice... very exposed at the front