Wave motion with just one vortech?

[nanoguy]

I am contemplating on purchasing a vortech for my Elos 70. It's a 55 gallon with a fairly small footprint (30"x24.5"x19"). I was wondering if I can get that "wave" motion by just utilizing one vortech? I've attached a pic of the setup.

http://home.pacbell.net/deejay27//reef/aquascaping_nov_23_07.jpg

[EcoTech Marine]

On a tank this size I think you'll be good to go with one pump on the side of the tank. It won't be too hard to make a wave on that tank but it will probably be way too big!

-Tim

[nhlives]

I have a 120 and one pump. I get good enough wave action and have decided to postpone buying the second pump.

[nanoguy]

Thanks for the replies. I will probably place an order soon.

[Leafer]

how do you get that wave, pulse mode?

[melev]

Yes, and it is a relatively quick pulse at that.

[GSMguy]

yes i have a wave in a 50g works good :)

[dav99]

How it is? The slower the pulse, the bigger the wave?

[jankyjameson]

nanoguy, or anyone else with the system 70 or 30" wide tank for that matter, will you please post wave-motion results? i really want to get a vortech for mine, but want to make sure the pump can switch fast enough to create true wave motion in this small of a width. also, if it can, i want to make sure it's not so big that it spills over the sides of the tank :)

[Leafer]

It switches fast. It can go on and off faster than you'll want I'm sure. I find that the idle speed is pretty significant so to get a good push you have to crank it up quite high. Too bad it couldn't spin backwards. I prefer the other programs because the pump will run more quietly with them. Its wonderful to have such control of the flow.

[nanoguy]

My pump is out for warranty work but I should be getting it back sometime next week. I will post a vid up once I get it setup again.

[dukecola]

I just got my VT today! I have it on a Elos 70 and plan to experiment tomorrow while watching the PATS go 19-0. I have it on reef crest now and honestly can't tell what it's doing, seems like the same as constant speed mode. Doesn't seem random. I've been watching the corner of an elegance, and it's movement doesn't change. Oh well, test out wave making later.

[jsw]

I have waves in my 29 with one Vortech:

http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=3274887764380993725&q=vortech+pulse+mode&total=1&start=0&num=10&so=0&type=search&plindex=0

[melev]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=11749592#post11749592 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by dukecola
I just got my VT today! I have it on a Elos 70 and plan to experiment tomorrow while watching the PATS go 19-0. I have it on reef crest now and honestly can't tell what it's doing, seems like the same as constant speed mode. Doesn't seem random. I've been watching the corner of an elegance, and it's movement doesn't change. Oh well, test out wave making later.

You won't see much change in Reefcrest, and the only way to tell it is changing is to put your hand on the motor and feel how it varies slightly.

Or set it to Pulse mode and get it alternating pretty quickly to get a wave. I was at DaveJ's house last night, and got both of his VorTech's to do a mild wave in his tank. The way the tank is built, he didn't want much of a wave, so it was set just enough to make his frogspawn move back and forth. He already saw better clarity in the tank 24 hours later, and noticed how the sand stayed down better.

[Cinderblock]

nanoguy - where did you end up placing your Vortech on the Elos? I have a 60 and had it in the back but am thinking of moving it to the side as suggested by ecotech marine. Can you post some pictures if you have them?

[nanoguy]

I put mine on the side of the tank about 3/4 way up. I will try to post a short vid of it in action by the end of the day.

[cspurr]

Hi Tim,

I love the positive info I have read on your product...
Also, KUDOS to all of you young innovators out there seeking their dreams. I about crapped when I saw how young all of you guys were - and the titles that go along with your positions. I think it is outstanding that you guys had the desire and drive to seek out your dreams in starting a company like this...absolutely fantastic - I hope you are in business 50 years from now...probably will all be millionaires when you go public - based on the reviews I have read - HA HA HA. I hold an MBA out of Indiana.

ANYWAY - ON TO MY QUESTION...

Is one of these pumps too large for a 29g? I am thinking of purchasing one of these and was looking at Tunze until I stumbled upon your company - love the innovation. I don't want the saltwater splashing outside of my tank...that would be a mess.

Thanks for your time and inspiration,
-Chris

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=11369038#post11369038 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by EcoTech Marine
On a tank this size I think you'll be good to go with one pump on the side of the tank. It won't be too hard to make a wave on that tank but it will probably be way too big!

-Tim

[melev]

Chris, it'll be fine on a 29g.

http://evanluck.com/project%20x/tank%20clean/clean_tank.jpg

http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&postid=11720003#post11720003

[EcoTech Marine]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=11994266#post11994266 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by cspurr
Hi Tim,

I love the positive info I have read on your product...
Also, KUDOS to all of you young innovators out there seeking their dreams. I about crapped when I saw how young all of you guys were - and the titles that go along with your positions. I think it is outstanding that you guys had the desire and drive to seek out your dreams in starting a company like this...absolutely fantastic - I hope you are in business 50 years from now...probably will all be millionaires when you go public - based on the reviews I have read - HA HA HA. I hold an MBA out of Indiana.

ANYWAY - ON TO MY QUESTION...

Is one of these pumps too large for a 29g? I am thinking of purchasing one of these and was looking at Tunze until I stumbled upon your company - love the innovation. I don't want the saltwater splashing outside of my tank...that would be a mess.

Thanks for your time and inspiration,
-Chris

Chris,

Thanks so much for your kind words. It's a real pleasure to hear such positive feedback, especially considering the amount of work and passion that has gone into this over the past few years.

As Marc showed you, 29gallon is definitely not too small for a VorTech.

-Tim

[melev]

Hey Tim - today I got a phone call and the guy asked me "Is this EcoTech?" I told him "No, this is Melev's Reef!" :lol:

[EcoTech Marine]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=11999624#post11999624 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by melev
Hey Tim - today I got a phone call and the guy asked me "Is this EcoTech?" I told him "No, this is Melev's Reef!" :lol:

Ha! That's pretty bizarre. Hopefully you directed him to us.

-Tim

[melev]

Heck no. I talked to him about a product I sell. :D However, he wanted to build it himself, so I wished him luck.

Odds are he had a list of vendors he was about to call, and you were his next call. And after talking to you, he probably would build his own VorTecho. :lol: