The Tunze 6040 Controllable Nanostream is HERE!

[inTank]

 

Hurry, supplies are extremely limited

 

 

• For aquariums from 20 to 500 liters (5.3 to 132 USgal.)
• Circulation performance: approx. 200 to 4500l/h (53 to 1190 USgal./h)
• Power consumption: 1.5 – 13W
• Power supply unit: 100-240V / 50-60Hz USA PLUG
• Cable length: 3m (118 in.)

 

 

http://www.shop.mediabaskets.com/Tunze-Turbelle-Controllable-Nanostream-6040-6040.htm

[grafxalien]

any idea if this pump can be mounted upside down?

[StevieT]

any idea if this pump can be mounted upside down?

 

I have asked Tunze and will report back

[StevieT]

any idea if this pump can be mounted upside down?

 

" I don't know definitively, I haven't tried it and I don't know that anyone has. I assume it could work, the 6020 will not but DC motors cannot start backwards so that should eliminate the prop flying out or chattering. He would just have to try it, for sure sideways will work. He does need to keep in mind that the flow comes out at kind of a 45 degree angle, it needs a lot of height to really reach across the tank and not look like it is just shooting straight down or straight up, so if he goes upside down, it will need to be mounted high so it has at least a ft better 18" or more to develop some reach and not just be blowing straight down."

[grafxalien]

interesting. Tank is pretty small ~10gal DIY fluval edge style. The upper lip that goes into the lid is where I was thinking about mounting it upside down. I think it would fit there and pretty much be invisible.

Also- can the pump be unplugged from the controller? Not sure I can fit that box through the hole in my stand.

[StevieT]

 

 

 

Also- can the pump be unplugged from the controller? Not sure I can fit that box through the hole in my stand.

Nope. Not a good idea if it could. All good stands have semi larger notch(s) on the rear. Cut one in.

[Eisernes]

Couple of questions about this pump because I'm not sure I understand the flow pattern.

 

If I put it in a 18x18 tank behind a rock will it circulate water all the way around the tank?

 

If so, will it be a narrow stream or will it widen out?

 

I guess what I'm asking is is this a poor mans gyre generator?

[inTank]

Couple of questions about this pump because I'm not sure I understand the flow pattern.

 

If I put it in a 18x18 tank behind a rock will it circulate water all the way around the tank?

 

If so, will it be a narrow stream or will it widen out?

 

I guess what I'm asking is is this a poor mans gyre generator?

 

Yes, as long as you have no major obstructions

 

Widens out

 

From what I see it a soft motion powerhead turned upright. This means you great water flow in a smaller package that you can hide.