It is not our main goal to produce the most powerful pumps, but to reproduce current situations you will also find in the different reef zones. These zones are represented as reef examples with the relevant pump types.
The recommended combinations are suitable for aquariums of approx. 200 to 2,000 litres. For more recommendations, special examples or recommendations for freshwater biotopes, visit our website www.tunze.com (TUNZE® Configurator) or send us an email.

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Beach zone / algal zone

Medium-strong and gentle oscillating current. This sandy zone is frequently inhabited by algae and anemones. TUNZE® current: Wavebox in continuous operation; potentially with operation in night mode + current of the filter pump .

Cross-over zone / micro atolls

Medium-strong current with small waves; high tide and low tide slightly noticeable. The first formation of coral is found in this zone. TUNZE® current: Wavebox and Turbelle® nanostream® / stream with Multicontroller 7095 / 7096 or two Turbelle® nanostream® / stream with Multicontroller 7095 / 7096.

Inner reef edge

Stronger current influenced by tidal action, but low lapping of waves. Illumination is very important in this zone and produces magnificent growth of corals. TUNZE® current: Wavebox and Turbelle® nanostream® / stream with Multicontroller 7095 / 7096 or two Turbelle® nanostream® / stream with Multicontroller 7095 / 7096.

Reef top

Strong current influenced by tidal action and breaking of waves. The growth of coral is very dense in this zone. TUNZE® current: Wavebox with operation in night mode + two Turbelle® nanostream® / stream / masterstream with Multicontroller 7095 / 7096 or Turbelle® stream + Turbelle® e-jet with Multicontroller 7095 / 7096 or two Turbelle® masterstream with Multicontroller 7095 / 7096.

Outer reef edge

Zone of the reef with the strongest current; waves and illumination are very intensive. Acropora coral polyps, favia corals, porites hard corals thrive especially well in this zone. TUNZE® current: Wavebox in continuous operation + two Turbelle® stream with Multicontroller 7095 / 7096 or Turbelle® stream + Turbelle® e-jet with Multicontroller 7095 / 7096 or two Turbelle® masterstream with Multicontroller 7095 / 7096.

Outer reef slope

Strong current with slight waves and high illumination. The variety of species and the number of hard corals is very high. TUNZE® current: Turbelle® nanostream® / stream / masterstream with Multicontroller 7095 / 7096.

Forereef slope.

Deeper zone of the reef with parallel current lines. Plankton eating species mainly inhabit this zone.
TUNZE® current: Turbelle® steam in permanent operation, without waves, reduced to lower output.