Vortech or Tunze

[Alex T.]

Just don't post in them.

:lolspin::lolspin::lolspin:

 

[pimp2daizzo]

i love my tunze bo.....may be big but i cant hear it and everything looks amazing

 

[RubberFrog]

Hey Dr. Colliebreath you bring up a point that I was curious about. I plan on having a Neptune apex from the startup of my tank and I was curious if either of the two were controllable by the unit. Im assuming that people have done this and im curious how this works. The vortech units seem fantastic but im pretty sire they just operate on their own. Do the Tunze units work well doth the flow programs on the apex? I want equipment that with allow for SPS once I get to that point but i also want to make sure everything works well together. Again thanks for help.

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Vortechs can be wirelessly controlled from the apex via the wxm module.

 

[Amdeus]

It's amazing to me how people spread (wrong) information without knowing facts.
That said, tunze didn't lie about anything. They used formulas and calculations and based their ratings (in my opinion, they did this in good faith) off of those numbers. The study states those numbers are incorrect for the larger pumps, such as the 6105, etc.
The study was run by Sanjay, however there was an Ecotech intern involved as well. Not saying the study is flawed, but it should be mentioned. to say that Tunze lied about the flow of their pumps is just not right either.

To the OP, they're both good flow pumps. I have used ecotechs and tunzes. A number of both.

Essentially, the cons are as follows:

Vortech:
Initial cost is high
Noise levels are higher than Tunze
Not as reliable as Tunze.
Motor outside the tank (also a plus, but some don't like the look and some can't fit them due to tank location)

Tunze:
Larger in tank presence
Flow is not as wide with 6105 (you can buy the larger cover for this though)
Initial cost is high

You'll really be happy either way. If either company feels out of reach money wise or you can't personally justify the cost, a few Koralia Evos will suit you just fine.

So did I spread anything? No I did not. I just merely made a comment about a older thread. K thanks

 

[Amdeus]

Also how come no poll thing?

 

[tkeracer619]

Because people just click random things without a thought to the setup.

You could put Vortech, Tunze, and Purple. Purple might very well win.

 

[nanojg]

Well maybe you should have done a simple search before to started a thread that has been beat to death.


We really need like a sticky of some sort with the pro and cons of both pumps. Cause this is getting really ridiculous that every week someone starts a thread about whic is better.

I think we should not allow any new threads, everything has been covered in previous threads; therefore, we can just do a simple search and add to an old thread.

 

[Amdeus]

Because people just click random things without a thought to the setup.

You could put Vortech, Tunze, and Purple. Purple might very well win.

Honestly I might rock the purple. :blown:

 

[jgsalwater]

I just installed a Vortech 10 MP and I'm utterly amazed at it performance for being so small, and the flexibility of the controller, as many have already stated. But what is often not discussed enough is the reduced heat input into the tank from having the motor on the dry side of the glass and compared to submerse in the water.

My tank is small, only 55 gal. I was using two Maxijet 1200's connected to a WaveMaster Pro. Not only does the single Vortech 10 have much higher mixing and wave action, it reduced my tank temperature by 5 to 7 degrees. I am now able to maintain 79 degrees without using a cooler. I was surprised the MaxiJets added so much heat.

Also not enough is said about the greatly reduced profile in the tank. The Vortech 10 is hardly even noticeable, since it is mounted on the back of my tank. The MaxJets looks so out of place and ruined the effort to make the tank look natural.

The new Vortech 10 is silent. Bottom line is a 10's all around rating from me and it's worth the price. :beer:

MaxiJets

Vortech 10

 

[E.intheC]

So did I spread anything? No I did not. I just merely made a comment about a older thread. K thanks

:lol: That's exactly what "spreading" information is...

However, I will admit that I came across a bit harsh in my original comment on this thread.

 

[Dr Colliebreath]

Hey Dr. Colliebreath you bring up a point that I was curious about. I plan on having a Neptune apex from the startup of my tank and I was curious if either of the two were controllable by the unit. Im assuming that people have done this and im curious how this works. The vortech units seem fantastic but im pretty sire they just operate on their own. Do the Tunze units work well doth the flow programs on the apex? I want equipment that with allow for SPS once I get to that point but i also want to make sure everything works well together. Again thanks for help.

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I am pretty sure both are controllable by the Apex but I am not sure so you should check. I just use the MP40s built-in controls and haven't got around to trying to connect the 6095 to my Apex. There probably is information in the Tunze or Apex forums.