Tunze vs Ecotech Vortech

iamwhatiam52

iamwhatiam52

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My 180 has two Seio powerheads, one on each side for flow.
Works fine, but I want to upgrade for more and better distributed flow, adjustable flow and possibly a controller.

Sould I go with Tunze Turbelle Streams or Ecotech Vortechs?
 
I just got the ecotech vortech for my 120 and I am SO glad I didn't get a big ugly tunze! The flow on this thing is amazing and it looks really good with very minimal space taken up in the tank at all. Plus theres absolutely no heat given off into the tank and no cords or stray electricity. I highly recommend this pump. Plus, they are planning on releasing a controller for these this summer (so I've heard) that will be able to wirelessly control up to 10 vortech pumps at a time and do all the same things a tunze multicontroller does (wave patterns, food timer, night mode, etc) So, yeah, I think you should go with the vortech!
 
I think you can't go wrong with either. I went the Tunze route just because of the flexibility of the multicontroller.
 
i would go with the tunze just because they have a controller already out. The Vortech controller not coming out to end of 2007 and also you have to buy an upgrade for the pumps you just brought.
 
The flow rate is adjustable without the controller. You can buy the back up battery just incase of power outage. As far as the wireless controller may be questionable for those who using Eballast, aqua controller unit or anything that use frequencies. I was going to buy the vortech with the back-up battery. But after inspecting the product, i am not happy with the quality. so i decided to buy the generator instead :).

I agree with the statement above regarding the placement of the pump inside the tank. It doesn't look nice with a big black thing hanging inside of the tank. But that big black thing kick some serious butt IMO.

If you have a tank like mine, you don't have to worry about that big black thing on the back wall. I have 6 pieces of tunze running inside of my tank and it is not an eyesore at all (May be i got used to it or i just lies to myself :) ) with 2" of wave i have in the tank, i don't mine if it is bulky. I have 2 wavebox, 2 tunze 6200, 2 tunze 6100 and soon i will add 4 tunze 6055. My personal opinion you can't go wrong with Tunze.... :). It has great customer service, good reputation for years.

BTW, even my return pump is from Tunze :) so..... It is up to you brother man. Pick what you like....... :)
 
If just for clean look alone I would recc. the vortech, I like the 'clean' look Also, the flow is superioir to a 6100 - ime, as far as total movement of water column.
Tunze are great & i've used 6 different model Tunze's in the past. The multi is nice but i rarely used the functions, such as photo and night mode and etc. because I felt no need to so it was basically the same as two single controllers, which do serve a purpose. Flow is impressive and fuller than seio, koralia, etc.
They use little power and produce little heat.
The vortech controller will be out this summer not the end of the year. And the BB may just save your reef, which may be a tiebreaker if you don't have a generator and live in an area that does get power outages.

As said above both rock, can't go wrong :)
Can't go wrong either way though as said above.
 
<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=9603288#post9603288 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by E-A-G-L-E-S
If just for clean look alone I would recc. the vortech, I like the 'clean' look Also, the flow is superioir to a 6100 - ime, as far as total movement of water column.
Tunze are great & i've used 6 different model Tunze's in the past. The multi is nice but i rarely used the functions, such as photo and night mode and etc. because I felt no need to so it was basically the same as two single controllers, which do serve a purpose. Flow is impressive and fuller than seio, koralia, etc.
They use little power and produce little heat.
The vortech controller will be out this summer not the end of the year. And the BB may just save your reef, which may be a tiebreaker if you don't have a generator and live in an area that does get power outages.

As said above both rock, can't go wrong :)
Can't go wrong either way though as said above.
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The single controller is coming out in summer. The other one is not coming out till the end of 2007.

1st comes the up-grade to a Wireless Capable Driver and single Driver Controller.

Next comes the release of the Wireless Controller, expected at the end of 2007 which can operate numerous Drivers.

If you did two up-grades to Wirelessly Controllable Drivers you'd have $50.00 in discounts for the Wireless Controller and you'd only need one to control many VorTech Pumps.

Andy
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I have one Vortech on each end of my 72" 215gal tank and am happy with the look and especially like the incredible flow.
 
I have two 6000's and the controller in my 135 reef. Excellent flow. The decision point for me was the ability to angle the heads in the tank. The "flat" mounting of the Vortex wouldn't work for me for a number of reasons, position and the look of the warts on the side of the tank.

I do agree the 6000's could be a bit smaller!
 
I went Tunze. They are tried and true. Great support, little to no failure and no one complains about them. The V-techs also only mount facing one direction AFAIK. Not too convienient IMO.

IMO, the vortechs are the future though. I'll just wait until then to buy a set....

Jim
 
Yeah I love my tunzes on the multi, really nice. I've used all the features, I also vary the modes every few days for kicks. The biggest reason I chose them over vortecs was the aimability of the Tunzes, Tunzes proven reputation and service, and Vortecs lack of a controller.

The Vortec battery backup never sold me on it, as I just bought a computer UPS for like 70 bucks that'll power my Tunzes for 14hrs or so.


PW
 
It seems that everyone stating the ability to point the tunze as a big factor over the vortech....my guess is 'not one' of these people have actually used a vortech for an extended period. Their flow is much fuller and broader than a 6100, that is why the ability to point or angle them is not a detriment. not to mention, can you put a tunze on the bottom pane and totally hide with just a rock or two:)
I wish people would refrain from saying this or that if they have 'never' used one or the other(I admit I've done this in the past, but havew learned better).....how are you supposed to really help if you only 'know' half the choices.

-jmo
 
I have both and don't see the ability to point them as that big of a deal either.

The only thing I don't like about the vortech compared to the Tunze is they are a pain to install without them making noise. You need to lineup the magnet and the prop perfectly or they vibrate like crazy. But once you get it set it's not a problem.

Personally I'd get the vortechs if I was starting a new tank. They are much easier to clean, less moving parts subjected to calcium deposits, etc..
 
<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=9606801#post9606801 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by ObscurityKnocks

Personally I'd get the vortechs if I was starting a new tank. They are much easier to clean, less moving parts subjected to calcium deposits, etc..
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I assumed you have the older version of tunze. The new tunze impeller is one piece and very easy to clean.
 
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