New toy...

[serpentman]

Just picked this up today. Actually went to buy Tunzes but saw this in operation and liked the lower profile. Unfortunately, I probably have to wait until next month to get the second one...

 

[MJAnderson]

They should really be used in pairs. Why don't you let me break that one in for you until you can get the second. =)

Looks good. I've read the flow is wider than the tunzes. Do you agree?

 

[serpentman]

So far it looks to be wider. I agree that the optimal use would be as a pair. For now, my old pump mounted on the opposite side will have to pull its weight for now. However, if I need a surrogate tank...

I ended up going this route as I think there is a lot of potential for this unit. Ecotech is going to be releasing a controller early next year. I really wrestled with the Tunze as they are proven and true. However, they are so darn big in the tank.

 

[MJAnderson]

The downside to the Vortec (to me) is that it's not pointable. 2 of those for the right and left walls and 2 tunzes in the back corners would be ideal, but then you need 2 controllers. Decisions, decisions!

 

[edwing206]

marc's got one on his 280 gal reef and man that thing is POWERFUL

 

[mike660r]

I think they would be great to stick behind the rock work. Its hard to place a Tunze back there. I think this would be much better than a power hungry closed loop. Jeff, I'd like to come see them in action some time.

 

[serpentman]

It really does move water and takes up significantly less space than a Tunze.

So far, less the 24hours into it, my only complaint is they are a bit touchy in setting up. Another drawback is they are not releasing a controller until next summer. However, it is compatible with a standard wave timer so I can live with it.

Mike, you are more than welcome any time.

 

[GSMguy]

i saw the one at the salty critter looks amazing too big for my tank though

 

[mavgi]

i have 2 of them in my 120 great pump .

 

[serpentman]

Finally got pump #2 installed. Wow, what a difference!

 

[GSMguy]

do you have the controller

 

[serpentman]

The cool thing is they can be adjusted down to 30%.

Unfortunately, the controller isn't out yet. It looks interesting though. I guess there was a prototype at MACNA. It'll be wireless and capable of controlling 10 units.

In the meantime, they can be used with a wavemaker.

 

[GSMguy]

wireless that is amazing

 

[tye_c]

I went to the DFWMAS meeting earlier this month. They did a recap of MACNA. There was a short video clip of the controller in action. It looked sweet.