vortech in small tanks...

[xpxdx]

i know the description says 20-500 gallons, but is anyone running a vortech in a small tank, or is it just overkill?? my tank is 29 gallons, with a seio 620 and a koralia 1 in addition to the return, but i'd like to be able to move more detritus as well as vary the flow automatically, and it seems like a vortech would be perfect for that...

let me know, and show me your small vortech tanks!!

thanks!

pd.

 

[ycrazyy]

I have a VorTech in my custom 30g tank and it works beautifully! Definitely not overkill, in fact I run it a bit higher than low. The best part is that I am going to be upgrading to a larger tank soon so I can just move this pump to my new tank. Here is my tank thread:
http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=1139843

 

[crab0000]

I'm running one full force on my 37 and it works wonderfully. My SPS have more PE than ever. I want to get another when I upgrade to my 65.

 

[Ebn]

I have one in my 3.5 gallon starfire tank; not turned down all the way. Currently have it in reef crest mode and love the movement in the tank.

 

[Mache62]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=11480390#post11480390 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Ebn
I have one in my 3.5 gallon starfire tank; not turned down all the way. Currently have it in reef crest mode and love the movement in the tank.

:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: umm you're kidding right? lol

 

[Jarob]

no he isnt and his tank looks amazing!!! who would have thought in that small of a tank

 

[Ebn]

I had a buddy tested it in a 4 gallon square bucket and it worked well, so I picked one up.

 

[xpxdx]

awesome guys.. thanks... i'm still torn between the vortech and a t5 fixture and a skimmer, i dont' know which will benefit the tank the most.. and i won't have this kind of $$$ to spend on the tank for a long time...

 

[theclearblue]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=11480390#post11480390 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Ebn
I have one in my 3.5 gallon starfire tank; not turned down all the way. Currently have it in reef crest mode and love the movement in the tank.

Any chance you could post a picture?

Are you running bare bottom?

 

[bkelley02]

I'd be interested in a pic too as I'm debating adding one to my 30gallon cube.