Tunze vs Ecotech Vortech
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Waxxiemann
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I have a vortech in my 90 running full out all day long. The flow is great and it hasn't caused me one problem. It came out of alignment once but it was no big deal to just readjust it.
That said, I am switching to 2x 6100's and multi controller. Reason being is that I am looking at upgrading to a much larger tank eventually and I plan on using 6x 6100's.
6 vortechs would probably work out as well but the tried and true reputation of the tunzes made me want to change. Plus they have a controller already out that works awesome and you can aim them ...
That was totally a personal thing though, the Vortech is an awesome product and I agree with the poster who said that both are a good choice.
Waxx
That said, I am switching to 2x 6100's and multi controller. Reason being is that I am looking at upgrading to a much larger tank eventually and I plan on using 6x 6100's.
6 vortechs would probably work out as well but the tried and true reputation of the tunzes made me want to change. Plus they have a controller already out that works awesome and you can aim them ...
That was totally a personal thing though, the Vortech is an awesome product and I agree with the poster who said that both are a good choice.
Waxx
ObscurityKnocks
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<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=9607342#post9607342 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by rickyb
LMAO
Quick question, can the vortec magnet (or drive or whatever is called be inside the tank? meaning under water...
No
ObscurityKnocks
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You are correct, I do have the old version. I wonder how the thing works without the break shoes. I though that is how they got the impeller to spin in only one direction.
iamwhatiam52
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WOW!
Never expected so much information.
Now I'm REALLY confused.
Seriusly, thank you all very much. Sounds like I can't go wrong either way. The clean look is a big plus for me, but the decision may come down to whether or not I want to wait for the controller.
Never expected so much information.
Now I'm REALLY confused.
Seriusly, thank you all very much. Sounds like I can't go wrong either way. The clean look is a big plus for me, but the decision may come down to whether or not I want to wait for the controller.
E-A-G-L-E-S
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Vortechs are extremely reliable now and are backed by just as good CS as tunze(which is as good as it gets in this hobby). I'd venture to guess that the major majority of products have issues in the beginning. Both are great products.
brianbigoats
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i have both in my 90 along w/ 2 seio's the vortech was just add last week the flow is great i have it on the back wall so i dont have to see the dry side an cord. the vortech has much more flow than any other of my PH's coral seem to love the incresed flow one reason that i got it was the available battery back up
but i like both
but i like both
ghostrida3
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how do u keep stuff like anemones and other critters getting sucked into either one?
I have one of each in my 90 and I like it that way!
The vortech is smaller and will stay on (via the battery backup) if the power goes out. It's flow is also much wider than the tunze. It is however MUCH louder than the tunze and cannot be aimed like my Tunze can.
The tunze does not take up much room and if you use the brackets instead of the magnet you can really mount them out of the way and in a corner. IMO it's the magnet mounts that make tunze stick out in a tank. Mine is not very noticeable at all. It's silent even when pushing 3,000 GPH, I have a controller for it and I can aim it.
The vortech is smaller and will stay on (via the battery backup) if the power goes out. It's flow is also much wider than the tunze. It is however MUCH louder than the tunze and cannot be aimed like my Tunze can.
The tunze does not take up much room and if you use the brackets instead of the magnet you can really mount them out of the way and in a corner. IMO it's the magnet mounts that make tunze stick out in a tank. Mine is not very noticeable at all. It's silent even when pushing 3,000 GPH, I have a controller for it and I can aim it.
iamwhatiam52
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This is the first anyone has mentioned the Vortech being loud.
Have others found thid to be the case?
Have others found thid to be the case?
orientalexpress
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tunze all the way.my friend have vortec on his 380,it's great when is working,but reliability is the main concern.gl
iamwhatiam52
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An obvious question I should have asked, but can a tunze controller run either type of powerhead?
iamwhatiam52
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An obvious question I should have asked, but can a tunze controller run either type of powerhead?
E-A-G-L-E-S
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Mine is not loud at all and has never had one glich....i believe the reliability is very good post-first batch. I believe like any new pioneering product Ecotech had to go through some real world testing to get feed back and make adjustments.
Either are great, depends what you are looking for in your set-up.
Either are great, depends what you are looking for in your set-up.
drives300
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i am interested in the vortech and i was wondering if someone can explain how the inability to aim the powerhead does not cause problems. I keep my mj mods pointed accross the tank because I get the best polyp movement that way. If I aimed the strait at the front glass it would cause my sand to blow all over the place. Does the flow come out horizontally. Please explain further
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