To Vortech owners....

[Stuginski]

Hi reefers..

Ok...Probably this isn't the first neither the last time that a reefer ask...

Vortech... worth the price????

I have a 55gallon predominantely sps reef...actualy I use two (inexpensive koralias 750) and to be honest my circulation is really fine...but I want to improve it...

So I´m thinking to invest in vortechs (1 mp40 or two mp10).....my questions are:

1- What the vortechs does (in terms of water movement) that other pumps doesn´t ????
2- To my tank....1 mp40 or 2 mp10 ??????

Thank´s for everyone! And sorry for my terrible english!

Best regards

D.

 

[PokerReefer]

Two Mp-40s synched and dialed back. Vortechs are capable of having variable flow from their controllers that a regular koralia could never do. If your thinking about them then it's time ! 

 

[ColaAddict]

Just got an MP40 and it's kicking my koralias butt!!!

 

[tkeracer619]

two mp10 would be more then enough in your tank. they are absolutely worth it.

They move water in a way that no other pump can. The prop is close to the glass so it creates an undertow that I have not been able to recreate with another powerhead. They also remove power wires from the tank and remove heat. If you ever think you are going to upgrade then you will have no problem selling them and going to mp40 or 60 pumps. They hold the resale value.

Go for it. You won't regret them.

 

[Stuginski]

Hi Poker...

Two mp40???? it isn´t too much???? The Mp40 are very expensive here in Brazil...and at least for now 2 mp40s are out of my plans $$$ :-(


Cola...

What is your tank size??? and what korallias do you were using???

Could 1 mp40 provide a waterflow in all tank?????

Thank you guys!!!!!

Hails from Brazil

D.

 

[tkeracer619]

They work better in pairs. Make sure to get the wireless models.

 

[Stuginski]

Hi Tkeracer

I read in some places that vortechs are too noisy when run in max.....is it true?

Do you think (with 2 mp10s) ...I will have to run both at 100% power???

Thanks!!!

Hails from Brazil

D.

 

[tkeracer619]

It depends on how sensitive you are to noise. Can you hear them. Yes you can. Is it a deal breaker for some. Yes, but they are in general very sensitive to noise and have a 100% silent setup.

Here is a video of 4x mp40. There are a lot of thinks you can hear in the video including the vortechs. Just noticed I got a thumbs down. :lol: @ sour grapes.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HNYgEL1QEdc

 

[Stuginski]

:lol2: I know this video...and I allmost have a heartattack with the exorcist girl!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!



More opinions??????????????????????????????

Hails from Brazil!!!!!

D.

 

[zy112]

the answer IMO is based on your tank set up, your goals and financials when your talking adding some vortechs.

I ran two on an sps dominated 120 gallon and nothing beats them. If your tank is thriving without them and you dont want to pony up that much cash for them, don't think you have to to have a healthy system. But the capabilities including the variable flows are pretty sweet. Maybe bu one if you can now and add another down the road.

We all like the latest and greatest, but SPS tanks have been successful long before vortechs With that said, if you do buy some, I don't think you will regret it.

 

[tkeracer619]

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[Stuginski]

Thanks zy...

I will put some pics to ilustrate the tank we are talking about...at the moment I have maybe 5 more corals...

Terrible pics....my photographic talent is worse than my english

Thanks guys!!!

More opinions?????

Hails from Brazil

D.

 

[aandfsoccr04]

The tank looks great and coral growth looks stellar. If it aint broke, don't fix it. Been a motto of mine for years plus I like to play devils advocate.

 

[Pallobi]

i jus read the first post and none of the others... in response to the op's question, my vortecs are the single best investment and peices of equipment i have gotten for my system... and my corals would tell you the same if they could GL!

btw, they come with a good warranty, and excellent and prompt customer service and if you ever need it repaired, they have everything you need and do it very quickly and get them right back to you promptly...

 

[mgraf]

Ive got 2 mp10esw's on a 4' 65 gallon breeder tank. Best money spent yet. I have mostly lps, so I don't run them full throttle. When I do, I can get a 3/4 inch wave going in the tank. Often thought I should have went with the mp40's but can't afford em either! I'd go for the 2 mp10's

 

[jb61264]

I was a HUGE skeptic on the Vortechs until I say one in person working on a friends tank. I have a 75 and over a few months bought two used MP10s and will never go back. They produce amazing flow especially if you are doing a SPS tank they are worth the money. Course, being the skeptic I was and am, I bought my MP10s used here on Reef Central.

 

[ziyaadb]

cant advise on the vortechs as i dont own any but ur sps is looking great well done

 

[stevedola]

Vortechs are very nice to have. the randomized flow is awesome. I think you could get away with 2 mp 10s turned up on a std 55g tank. Some will say u need more flow but if you can always add back 1 of your koralias to increase water movement.

 

[davocean]

Not only do I love the random flow, and no wires in my tank, but my tank temps have been very easy to maintain since adding them, no chiller needed.
Sometimes you need to dial the wetside just right to reduce noise/hum, but not a big deal in most cases.
I think 2 mp 10's would be fine, and your tank looks great BTW!

 

[Manta034]

I would go with two MP10's. I have an MP40 and a Tunze Nano 6045 (can't afford an additional Vortech at the time. Will soon upgrade to an MP10 soon) in my 75. I love the MP40 but have it dialed back to around 40%. That is why in my opinion I believe two MP10's would be plenty.

I cannot comment on the noise of an MP10 but an MP40 running at 100% is pretty noisy but not a whole lot louder than my other equipment.