Tunze Stream 3 or Stream 6105

[MuralReef]

So I am looking to get a new Tunze pump to add some flow to the 450. I was planning on the 6105 but I read some good things about the Stream 3. It has a great flow rate but is intended to make a standing wave. While I love the standing wave idea I don't know how well it will work with the other powerheads in the system. Does anyone own a Stream 3 and if so what do you think?

 

[Balz3352]

I hear they are a little wired to place due to configuration but do not have personal experience.

 

[TheRealChrisBrown]

Just watched a video on the Stream 3 and the guy called it a "bazooka"

 

[MuralReef]

Just watched a video on the Stream 3 and the guy called it a "bazooka"

Got a link?


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[jda123]

6105 might be a bit underpowered for the 450. 6200 series is more like it.

 

[MuralReef]

6105 might be a bit underpowered for the 450. 6200 series is more like it.

Trying not to break the bank and am looking to get some flow for the front of the tank. I already have one 6105 but really don’t want to clutter up the front of the tank. Just exploring options and seeing what others think.


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[TheRealChrisBrown]

Got a link?

The Bazooka Clip, Bazooka reference at 1:40 lol

 

[MuralReef]

Looks pretty good to me!


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[jda123]

Ok, cool. I hate to recommend these guys anymore since they always discontinue stuff and otherwise have been flaky the last 5 years, but EcoDrift 20.x moves a TON of water.

You don't happen to have an old sea swirl laying around, do you? I have ideas if you have one in storage somewhere.

 

[jda123]

That Stream 3 is pretty impressive... so is the tank in that link.

 

[MuralReef]

Ok, cool. I hate to recommend these guys anymore since they always discontinue stuff and otherwise have been flaky the last 5 years, but EcoDrift 20.x moves a TON of water.

You don't happen to have an old sea swirl laying around, do you? I have ideas if you have one in storage somewhere.

I don’t but I’m curious what you’re thinking. I did just switch out the Dart return pump for a rebuilt Hammerhead so I upped my flow that way but it’s still towards the back of the tank.


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[jda123]

If you had a Sea Swirl, I would fabricate a bracket and use like a Mag 7 o r.9.5 on it with an eductor and have it swirl around. Super amounts of power from a return pump acting like a powerhead. Surely somebody in the school as a 3D printer that could make you a bracket.

Sea Swirl sells them for Tunze pumps on their site.

 

[MuralReef]

If you had a Sea Swirl, I would fabricate a bracket and use like a Mag 7 o r.9.5 on it with an eductor and have it swirl around. Super amounts of power from a return pump acting like a powerhead. Surely somebody in the school as a 3D printer that could make you a bracket.

Sea Swirl sells them for Tunze pumps on their site.

Found a video to make a DIY Sea Sweep out of a battery operated dummy security camera which would probably run less than $20. I might try that with a couple of powerheads that I already have.

 

[jda123]

If you get that to work, then I am going to need a DIY post on it.

 

[MuralReef]

If you get that to work, then I am going to need a DIY post on it.

For sure! I’m hoping it’s an easy modification and that the motor lasts.


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[TheRealChrisBrown]

The AI Nero looks really cool, small form factor...maybe $50 cheaper than the bazooka. I've heard people rave about the app and custom run mode settings.

 

[MuralReef]

I think I'm going to hold off on new equipment and try out this DIY oscillating powerhead. I was thinking about having some students that participate in our robotics group try to engineer something, but they aren't in season right now.

 

[MuralReef]

Plus the Nero is only coming in at 3000 gph and if I am going to add another powerhead I'd prefer the flow to be a bit greater. If oscillating powerhead mount works I may build a second for the center of the tank too.

 

[DyM]

I did that DIY, and it was a waste of time and money. Hopefully you have better luck. The problem was with a pump pushing back against the arm, that is rotating back and forth caused the arm to stick.

 

[MuralReef]

I did that DIY, and it was a waste of time and money. Hopefully you have better luck. The problem was with a pump pushing back against the arm, that is rotating back and forth caused the arm to stick.

Good to know! I will give it a try, but I might also try to engineer one on my own using slightly better materials. For the middle of the tank I was considering two of the same powerheads facing opposing directions so the flow pushing in the opposite directions wouldn't allow the post to flex. I don't know if that makes sense. I know it's a long shot too!