Tunze or Vortech Help

[ron86hd]

I would like to upgrade my pumps and can’t decide if I should go with Tunze or Vortech here is the Problem My tank is 96x48x16 so it is a shallow reef and I have a sand bottom. If I put the pumps to low I will blow away the sand if I put them to high I will suck air. Can anyone help me with the pros and cons of ea Pump and what pump would be the best for me with this tank

Thanks Ron

[biger]

I have both and like them both. Just put them where u want and adjust the flow to what u like.

[ron86hd]

well thank you sir

[biger]

ur welcome, I got the votechs first and they are great but u are limited on where u can aim them so I just got 2 6055 tunzes and u can position them to complement the vortechs and aim them to eliminate any dead spots.

[amore169]

I would order both, the Tunzes can be moved to different directions and the Vortech has the batterie back up.

[TheBoogieMan]

yeah you cant go wrong with either one

[Tyler Durden]

I have both as well and like them both equally. For a shallow tank I would go with Tunzes. Place them low and point them up. No sand or air problems.

[sjm817]

FYI, Tunze also has battery backup capability on the controllable models.

[RokleM]

Both are great, and I've owned both brands myself.

Personally, I'd go for the Tunze in this case (especially the older models). They have the ability to throw water a longer distance (more directional) than the Vortech's.

[ron86hd]

Thank you everyone for the help I think I will go Tunze Now to figure out witch model LOL

[Tyler Durden]

I'd go with 6205's.