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11-07-2011, 10:35 PM
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vortech or tunze
Yeah I know another comparison thread But I don't know anything about either. I'm looking to buy a controllable pump either a mp40wes or a Tunze Stream 6105 Pump Kit. I'm currently running 2 Koralia 4's so either would be an impressive upgrade. I still plan on running 1 K4 because I can't afford 2 controllable pumps. It's going in a 90G sps dominated reef.
I did some research about both and found: Tunze 6105 with 7091 controller: rock solid quality quiet cheaper no wireless link ecotech mp40 wes: smaller in tank expensive noisy wireless link Any advice is appreciated, I'm having a hard time choosing. 
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11-07-2011, 10:45 PM
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I like Tunze for the reasons listed and because they can be pointed in various directions. IMO vortechs save little room inside the tank while taking a lot more space outside the tank, it depends how your tank is setup but in all my cases tunze gives a cleaner look. Also not sure about vortech but Tunze warranty is amazing.
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11-07-2011, 10:55 PM
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i have an MP40 in my tank and its not noisy at all.
i cant even hear it over the noise of my return pump and skimmer (which are pretty quiet in an enclosed stand) the vortech pumps are not focused flow. the stream that comes out of them is really wide. Plus they create undertow. in my tank i run 4 controllable koralia 4s and 1 MP40. so i have no idea what the tunze offers Last edited by MarkoD; 11-07-2011 at 11:00 PM.
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11-07-2011, 11:20 PM
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they are both good but if ya want to make more of a wave on larger tanks you really need two vortechs....hence a pricey option. Plus, with the vortech you can't adjust direction of flow....so my vote would be for the tunze even though i run both...
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11-07-2011, 11:30 PM
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I have 6 vortechs and i think there great product.
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360 gallon sps reef, 180 gal sump, bubble king supermarine 300, 4xmp40Wes, 2 x 6215 tunze waveboxes, 4 ghl mitras 360 Reef Tank
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11-07-2011, 11:52 PM
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Wes I seen your tank with the mp40s before you got the 60's and I was impressed.
I've listened to the vortechs and they do make some noise.
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11-13-2011, 09:20 PM
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Not sure if you have made a decision yet. Here is a link on a comparison of measured flow output for propeller pumps.
I have both a MP40 and a Tunze 6305(x2) and prefer the Tunze because of their maneuverability. http://www.advancedaquarist.com/2011/7/aafeature Note the experiment was sponsored in part by Ecotech. HTH Quote:
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11-14-2011, 01:36 AM
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Lots of scientific bla bla bla to me.
 Although I did see the charts. I don't think the tunze pump flow rates would be that much lower than the advertised rates, this seems a little biased.
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11-14-2011, 05:51 PM
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Again, I think a big thing about Vortech is their ability to create the flows and undertows, therefore the ability to point them is irrevelant.
All are good products though, so whatever you choose, I think you will be happy.
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 Setup: 180G DT, 105G Refuge (approx. 300lbs LR, 150lbs Aragonite) Hardware: Super Reef Octopus SSS-3000, Tunze ATO, Mag 18 return, 2x MP40W, 2X Koralia 4's Wavemaker Lighting: 5ft Hamilton Belize Sun (2x250W MH, 2X80W T5HO) Type of Aquarium: mixed reef (SPS & LPS) with fish Dosing: Mg, Ca, Alk
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