Pumps for a 46 bow

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  1. svavrek

    svavrek Plankton

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    So, l am setting up my 46 gallon bowfront tank. I need to know what type of power I need from circulation pumps. I prefer Tunze pumps, thinking two mid size... like their Turbelle Nanostream 6250 which day they push 740 gph, so a nice flow. Thinking of setting up the pumps to run at different times if that makes any sense. Also I may only need one because I'm going to sump the tank and run a nice return pump... I guess what would be a good recommended setup?
     
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  2. Zegermans13

    Zegermans13 Fire Worm

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    Bump, also setting up a 46 ha following this
     
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  3. Marshall O

    Marshall O Giant Squid

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    I have a 46BF, but I don't run it with a sump. For flow I use (2) Koralia 550s and (2) 750s. They are controlled by a wavemaker so that (1) 550 runs with (1) 750, and then those shut off and the others turn on. I also use a Cobalt MJ600 (IIRC) to run a carbon reactor and to feed my CPR HOB Aquafuge. I also run an Eshopps PSK-100H (HOB).
     
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