Are Tunze's worth it?

[dkh0331]

IMPHO two 6000's w/ a 7095 would be a good choice for your tank. I have two 6100's on a BB tank and keep mine very low in the tank in the Tunze deco rocks. I really like the deco rocks for hiding the streams. I have been asked on several occasions why two of my rocks have holes in the center of them.

 

[s10willy]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=8555419#post8555419 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by dhnguyen
Almost doesn't make sense to get a controllable nano 6055 at that price.

6055 - $202.93 at 1,453 gal/h

6000 - $259.96 at 1,850 gal/h

And if you should decide to upgrade the 6000 to a 6100 later, it's only a matter of swapping out the transformer.

That is exactly the thought I had. My 2 6000's and 7095 controller should be here by the end of the week. I like the option of upgrading later if I choose to get a larger tank.

 

[geckofrog]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=8555419#post8555419 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by dhnguyen
Almost doesn't make sense to get a controllable nano 6055 at that price.

6055 - $202.93 at 1,453 gal/h

6000 - $259.96 at 1,850 gal/h

And if you should decide to upgrade the 6000 to a 6100 later, it's only a matter of swapping out the transformer.

I agree, but they take up less space
The normal Tunze Streams are very big IMO

 

[jeffbrig]

The other thing to keep in mind is the swivel mount of the nano streams. The 6000/6100/6200 is very limited with a swivel mount, the nano can be directed up/down/sideways, wherever. I'm really hoping for a larger stream at some point with the new mount design.

To answer the OP's question, Tunze streams are worth it for large tanks. On smaller tanks, it's a harder decision. I have never regretted the money I spend on my Tunze setup (250g tank), although I have debated adding another...

 

[RichConley]

IMO, the non controllable ones are definitely not worht it.

The controllable ones, thats up to you. If you feel pulsing is worth an extra $200+ per powerhead, than yeah, theyre worth it. I dont.

 

[jmchzn]

enough said. get controller. heres a new twist on flow... the wave box!!! Changed my life. my mixed tank kicks!!! no dead spots no detritus and waves too!!

 

[Mighty Dread]

I have seen those waveboxes in action - absolutely CRAZY! All that sloshing aroung is nuts! LOL

 

[Beenalongtime79]

I disagree, I think they non-controllable ones are definitely worth it.

Without any modding or DIYing, you are getting an excellent flow source that you can actually cycle on and off (every 15 minutes) with a "wavemaker" that you can mount in ANY direction and it comes with an awesome magnet mount so you really can mount this sucker almost anywhere in your tank in any direction that you want. The profile is also pretty small for the flow that it delivers.

Peace,
John

 

[dhnguyen]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=8649086#post8649086 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by rufio173
I disagree, I think they non-controllable ones are definitely worth it.

Without any modding or DIYing, you are getting an excellent flow source that you can actually cycle on and off (every 15 minutes) with a "wavemaker" that you can mount in ANY direction and it comes with an awesome magnet mount so you really can mount this sucker almost anywhere in your tank in any direction that you want. The profile is also pretty small for the flow that it delivers.

Peace,
John

Maybe not.... You might want to wait and check these out

http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=983152

 

[BrokeColoReefer]

I like nice equipment, and i feel that the 6100x2 with controller was worth it. They do amazing things for my tank, i love the controller. I have tons of random flow in my tank now. After i figured the time and energy, the plumbing, and the power consumption of a closed loop the tunze made sense for me. I do feel that they are to expensive, but if you have the budget, you wont be dissapointed.

 

[gasman059]

korallia baby, imo that's d ticket once they r out cheaper and great technology

 

[dkh0331]

OK, search of korallia on RC and google search turn up nothing. Got a link?

 

[dhnguyen]

http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=983152

 

[Beenalongtime79]

Hey dhnguyen,

Thanks for the link. That looks like it would probably be a great product as well. Although, I doubt it would be much cheaper than the Tunze nanostreams and honestly, at this point, I'm willing to pay a little bit more to get what I want for my tank.

I'll keep my eyes peeled for those things. They do look really nice. I hope they make that mounting stalk strong though. I'd hate to snap that sucker off.

Peace,
John

 

[xtm]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=8649086#post8649086 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by rufio173
I disagree, I think they non-controllable ones are definitely worth it.

Without any modding or DIYing, you are getting an excellent flow source that you can actually cycle on and off (every 15 minutes) with a "wavemaker" that you can mount in ANY direction and it comes with an awesome magnet mount so you really can mount this sucker almost anywhere in your tank in any direction that you want. The profile is also pretty small for the flow that it delivers.

Peace,
John

The non-controllable ones (6060's and 6080's) are meant to be operated continuously. You cannot put these on a wavemaker. They also don't "come with a magnet mount". You have to buy the magnets separately.

On the the other hand, I agree with you 100% that even the Non-controllable ones are definitely worth the money. How many pumps out there can push ~1580 gph at a mere 11 watts? You will save money in the long run as far as electricity costs alone.. not to mention reliability.

Definitely worth the money IMO

 

[xtm]

Some good reading... you decide

http://www.wetwebmedia.com/ca/volume_3/cav3i1/Powerhead_test/powerhead_comp.htm

 

[Beenalongtime79]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=8664728#post8664728 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by xtm
The non-controllable ones (6060's and 6080's) are meant to be operated continously. You cannot put these on a wavemaker.

On the the other hand I agree with you 100% that even the Non-controllable ones are definitely worth the money. How many pumps out there can push ~1580 gph at a mere 11 watts? You will save money in the long run as far as electricity costs alone.. not to mention reliability.

Definitely worth the money IMO

I am just going by what many people including Rvitko has said about these pumps... they can be placed on a timer that cycles them on and off every 15 minutes.

Of course this may shorten the life of the pump.... who knows by how much? For me, the randomness this can generate is worth it IMO.

Cheers,
John

 

[dhnguyen]

That article is a bit old to be used for comparison IMO. As if Tunze is the ONLY propeller driven pumps available today

 

[dhnguyen]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=8664728#post8664728 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by xtm
The non-controllable ones (6060's and 6080's) are meant to be operated continously. You cannot put these on a wavemaker.

On the the other hand I agree with you 100% that even the Non-controllable ones are definitely worth the money. How many pumps out there can push ~1580 gph at a mere 11 watts? You will save money in the long run as far as electricity costs alone.. not to mention reliability.

Definitely worth the money IMO

To some I can see the non-controllable units are worth it especially for folks who can't or not willing to do a little DIY.

My MJ900 mod will give the Tunze 6060 a good run for its money and will do it at a mere 9 watts and at a fraction of the price of the Tunze.

Don't get me wrong I think Tunze do make some very nice propeller pumps but I think the days in which they dominate this market definitely are numbered.

 

[RichConley]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=8664728#post8664728 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by xtm
How many pumps out there can push ~1580 gph at a mere 11 watts? You will save money in the long run as far as electricity costs alone.. [/B]

How about Vortechs, or Maximods. The Maximods, for example, are significantly MORE efficient than the Tunzes. My maximod driving a dumas 3004 pulls 11w, and does probably 2800 gph.