- Hey, it's Thomas here.
And today we're gonna be checking out
Tunze's Turbelle Nanostream 6025 and
the Nanostream rock.
So it's kinda like a two-for-one video today.
We're gonna dive into what makes this classic AC pump
such a popular option still to this day.
So let's get into it.
Flow is a very important factor when it comes
to coral health in a reef aquariums.
Corals rely on water currents
not only to bring nutrients to them,
but also to flush away their waste.
So without proper flow, coral simply won't thrive.
When it comes to choosing a pump or pumps
to provide flow to your corals,
there are a number of factors to consider.
Like how large the tank is,
how much flow do those corals need,
where does the pump need to be in the tank
versus where we need that increase in flow.
Along with how compact and unobtrusive the pump is,
how easy it is to point in the right direction
for our specific tank setups,
how reliable it is,
and of course, does it fit our budget.
Tunze's Turbelle Nanostream 6025
is a small, affordable and deceivingly powerful
little AC propeller pump.
And it has a ton of articulation,
and can be pointed in virtually any direction,
and provides a distinct narrow cone of flow
that is capable of getting water moving
across a six-foot long aquarium,
while only consuming five watts.
When most of us hear that
it is rated at only 740 gallons per hour,
we probably assume that it's on the weak side,
but we'd be wrong.
It actually has plenty of punch
and is going to provide plenty of turbulent water movement
to accommodate a variety of reefing setups.
In the box you'll find the 6025 pump,
the ball joint magnetic mount,
the guard, the instructions and the quality control card.
The Turbelle Nanostream lineup includes a number
of really great pumps of varying sizes and designs,
but we'll be focusing on the 6025 in particular
in this video.
Like I mentioned earlier,
the 6025 pushes 740 gallons per hour as rated by Tunze,
and sits at 2.7 inches in diameter
and around 3.4 inches from the back of the pump
to the front of the nozzle.
But like I said earlier,
don't let the specs of this little pump fool you,
we're gonna take a good look at the flow pattern
and the power of the pump in just a little bit,
and you might be surprised.
The magnetic mount on the 6025 is quite strong,
and the ball joint style bracket provides
an absolute ton of articulation.
You also have the ability to mount the pump
anywhere you want in the tank,
including the overflow thanks to the sealed magnets.
And then you can point it anywhere you need the flow to go.
It is incredibly flexible in that regard,
and can be an ace in the hole when trying to get flow
from one side of the tank
to a specific spot on the other side of the tank,
even when the only mounting location you have available
is at a harsh angle away from the pump.
Making it a great option for providing flow
behind your rock work,
will also be mounted to the back panel
instead of the side panel
so you don't have a magnet mount to stare at
when you're looking at the tank.
Now the flow pattern of the 6025 is a narrow cone,
which makes the most of its 740 gallon per hour rating.
And even has enough punch to move water
across a six foot tank
while creating a lot of randomized flow at the opposite end,
which I was personally very impressed with
and was not expecting from a pump rated
under 1000 gallons an hour.
The first few feet of flow out from the pump
is fairly strong and turbulent,
and might be great for a high flow SPS system,
while soft corals and LPS will likely appreciate
the flow it creates a few feet further,
where it begins to spread out more.
With that said, if aimed at an adjacent wall
or a rock structure or the water surface,
or even into the flow of another pump,
you can create some
great chaotic and randomized flow patterns
while dispersing some of that velocity,
which will be a great way to adapt the flow of this pump
to softies and LPS.
Now I've already covered the form factor of the pump,
but these nano streams have a trick up their sleeve.
It's on the table.
They can be masked and hidden
using Tunze's Nanostream rocks,
which are essentially a fascia
made from the same porous material
that their coral racks are made from,
with a look and feel that is very close to natural dry rock.
And while it might be going into your tank white,
it will certainly get covered
in the same biofilm and coralline algae
as the rest of your rock work,
and blend in seamlessly over time.
It's super easy to install.
The nozzle of the Nanostream pump slides snugly
into the ring inside of the rock
and still gives you enough of a lip to attach the guard,
if you prefer to use it.
These Nanostream rocks are made to be sat
on the bottom of your aquarium or amongst your rock work,
giving you the ability to sneak a pump
into a particular spot you normally wouldn't be able to
without it being a complete eyesore.
Plus you can always use it in the same way
you'd use any rock and mount frags to it,
like zoas, star polyps, cyphastrea, mushrooms,
even SPS, whatever you like.
The flow exiting the pump is narrow enough
that it's not going to interrupt the corals
that are trying to grow around it.
Plus, you know, corals are usually pretty good
at growing with the flow.
Eh?
Maintenance on these pumps is simple.
A periodic bath in citric acid pump clean or similar
and a gentle wipe and you're good to go.
For more thorough cleanings,
the cover comes off easily and the impeller pulls right out.
Tunze is known for making fantastic, reliable pumps
that will last for years and years,
and provides a solid warranty
docked up with great customer service,
which is one of many reasons
as to why they have earned that BRS recommended badge.
If the Turbelle Nanostream 6025 matches your reefing mantra,
and you can use a bit more flow,
you can go ahead and pick one up for yourself
by clicking right here.