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Ebmorri
11/29/2009, 11:51 PM
I have a 46gl BF with two Koralia threes, a MAG5 on a CL, and a MAG5 for a return for flow. I’m looking at buying one of two things, An Apex Controller or a VorTech. My question is which to do first, the Apex or the Vortech? If I get the Vortech I will be removing the Koralia's and the CL. If I get the Controller I would be putting my new MH light with a dimmable ballasts and all the other toys that come with it, Temp and PH probes as well as my Koralia’s and the standard other equipment.

TIA
Erick
rbnice1
11/30/2009, 12:18 AM
Both are great.

Get a controller first tho. There are too many benefits to it.

Then save your pennies and get a mp40 later.
damseldude
11/30/2009, 12:25 AM
Get the controller. Makes life alot easier.
jjk_reef00
11/30/2009, 01:28 AM
controller
also why remove the closed loop?
RokleM
11/30/2009, 07:46 AM
Controller hands down is more important to stability and ease of use/maintenance, but a vortech is certainly not a bad buy either.
Ebmorri
11/30/2009, 10:53 PM
Thanks for the input.

As far as removing the CL, just to clean the tank up a little. It is a over the top CL because the tank isn't drilled. I figured with a VorTech that would give me plenty of flow adn in reef crest enough wave.

Erick
kimber45
11/30/2009, 11:21 PM
+1 controller.
Ebmorri
11/30/2009, 11:26 PM
So voting it 50/50 with one of the candidates voting for them self :-)
rbnice1
12/01/2009, 01:22 AM
Just figured I should say I have both. And love both.

I highly recommend the MP40 but after you get a controller.
Reefobsession
12/01/2009, 01:53 AM
Controller then vortech
d0ughb0y
12/01/2009, 03:20 AM
controller first. it will hold its value longer.
there were quite a few vortech black friday deals for as low as $330 new, so wait and see the price for used ones drop.
Purelife
12/01/2009, 07:01 AM
Controller first then I would go for the vortech, the automation will make things smoother.
evergreenreeftank
12/01/2009, 08:36 AM
I would agree with controller first, then Vortech.

On that note, anyone know of good deals still available on new mp40w's?
Ebmorri
12/02/2009, 11:14 PM
Yeppieeeeeee, my CoralVue SE 250W Finished Pendant Complete Retro Kit w/CoralVue dimmable ballast and Reeflux 12K bulb just came in. Now it's time to look for my controller :-)