Boomboy's Comeback Tank

lastlight · #1 07-26-2011, 03:12 AM

Quick mod to the 6025 will allow for near the same flow as the 6045. Google it I run 4 modded 6025s and love'em.

Boomboy · #2 07-26-2011, 04:07 AM

well silly me i should of found that out before buying it, the reason i got the other one was because in case i dont want as much flow i can tone it down. having different flow rates has always been something i liked to do with the powerheads.

lastlight · #3 07-26-2011, 04:21 AM

Yeah exact same pumps just different shrouds =)

Nice thing about the smaller Tunzes is the fact that they put out what they're advertised to put out more or less.

doch · #4 07-26-2011, 04:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Boomboy

thanks doch will i get that nice glow though if i wanted to do split lighting for dawn and dusk affect?

Oh for sure. All you'd do is run the 2 super blues for your dusk/dawn periods and shut everything else off. If your light is 3/3 with 2 power cords, run a fiji purple in there with the 2 super blues. hopefully our is 4/2. What fixture are you going to run?

Boomboy · #5 07-26-2011, 04:54 AM

doch everytime i read your name really fast i think im reading douche. lol but im sure your not. i ordered Sunlight Supply 36" 6x39W Tek Light T5 High-Output Fixture (Black) from concept aquatics. i think i will be happy with that, im planning on having an open top so i wanted a decent looking fixture.

doch · #6 07-26-2011, 05:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Boomboy

doch everytime i read your name really fast i think im reading douche. lol but im sure your not. i ordered Sunlight Supply 36" 6x39W Tek Light T5 High-Output Fixture (Black) from concept aquatics. i think i will be happy with that, im planning on having an open top so i wanted a decent looking fixture.

HAHAHA! I'm sure you're not the only one! My last name is MurDOCH! I titled my tank journal 'Murdoch's 160 gal Upgrade' to shed some light.

I too picked up the 6 bulb t5 tek light... along with another 4 bulb tek for 10 in total. The 6 is good... one of the cords powers the 2 outer most bulbs... the other powers the inner 4. Put your Super blues on the outside and you're laughing!

On my old tank I always ran the combo that I mentioned... 2xnew gen, 2x super blue and 2x fiji purple... I didn't find it pink at all. I loved the colour. Like Dez said though, it's all a matter of personal preference. Worst case scenario, if you find it to be too pink, pull one and replace it with another new gen, and save the FP for your next bulb swap.

Boomboy · #7 08-12-2011, 03:29 AM

well small update.

i finished the stand, didnt want anything fancy just something simple.
this tank also only cost me 20 bucks.

( the paint cost that much)

just got to put these on the door and it should be done.

also tank update apparently with the last update the tank will be here this sunday with the rest of my goodies

cant wait to fill this up with water and get those rocks in.

doch i forget which bulbs i got but i will let you know what i got and how much i like it once set up.

Boomboy · #8 07-26-2011, 04:55 AM

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Originally Posted by lastlight

Yeah exact same pumps just different shrouds =)

Nice thing about the smaller Tunzes is the fact that they put out what they're advertised to put out more or less.

i guess you live and learn. gotta do a little more research i guess next time.

never had tunze before but i know they are a very good powerhead.