Control Nano Streams with a controller other than Tunze?

[Kinetic]

I have an aquacontroller with a dc8, and was wondering if I could possibly use that to control two Tunze Nano Streams when they come out. If so, could I use the 6045 and save some money rather than the 6055?

I'm trying to decide whether to go with a Sequence Snapper + Oceans Motions 4-way closed loop system, or to go with two Tunze Nano Streams hooked up to a controller. Problem is, that's over $600 for the tunze setup with the multicontroller, and only about $430 with my closed loop system.

I already have an aquacontroller III, and if the tunze nano streams would work being controlled by that, then I'm definately going with the nano streams.

For controlling, I'd just turn them all the way off and on at safe intervals. I think the tunze controller and the 6055 streams can control their GPH rather than turning off and on. Would there be any problems with turning them off and on?

Thanks!

 

[rvitko]

You could, I am still waiting for final word on the recommended interval, I suspect it will be 15 minutes.

 

[xtrstangx]

Have you looked at how much you will spent on plumbing for your closed loop? Once you add up drilling each hole, getting a decent bulkhead, and putting a double union ball valve for each hole, it starts to get really expensive. My 180g was going to have $200+ in plumbing at which point it was better to get the Tunzes since it has more control, are able to shut off for feeding, and you can always change the flow later.

 

[Kinetic]

it's true, closed loop $$ comes from the plumbing. I spent about $500 on plumbing parts already for my other tank setup, and I have tons of spare pieces of black pvc and black spaflex. So given I already have those pieces, it is comparable in this situation. I guess I could sell all the extra plumbing though...

 

[xtrstangx]

You won't be disappointed with the Tunzes, I promise.