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Originally Posted by NaClFinatic  Has anyone tried the 6045 nanostream? And how does it compare to other powerheads you have used? |
I now have one 6025, one 6045 and one 6060 in my 75 gallon. Definitely a lot of flow in there now. Here are my thoughts on how they compare:
The 6025 is the weakest and is only good for about 18" of flow from the front of the powerhead. It is still way better than any maxijet, Rio(ugh), powersweep, etc. It has more flow than the SEIO 620 and 820 (in terms of having a wider flow that covers more area). It feels stronger than a SEIO 620, but weaker than a 820, but covers more area than an 820. I use my 6025 to cover a corner of the tank that has the lowest flow (just below my 6060). It is good for that purpose, but not strong enough to use as the main flow in a large tank.
The 6045 is a LOT stronger than the 6025 and I can feel the flow from it about 36" away. I used it to replace a SEIO 1100 and it feels a little weaker, but again has a much wider flow. It is in my left rear corner and easily covers the left side of the tank (18" front to back) and all my corals are swaying on the left side. When I had the SEIO 1100 all the corals out of the direct flow were stationary.
The 6060, while rated only 500gph more than the 6045, just moves tunze more water
Seriously, it moves serious amounts of water, and having a 90 gallon tank like yours, I would recommend at least one 6060 and either another 6060 or a 6045. You'll get a drop off in flow by getting the 6045, but you can also point it EXACTLY where you want it to aim, which is a big benefit.
I wrote a little more here if you are interested in reading and seeing pics:
Reef Central Online Community - 6025, a good product, just be careful opening!
Brian
