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10/09/2009, 11:46 AM | #76 |
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very clean setup
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10/09/2009, 12:03 PM | #77 |
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Now that is a good looking set up! I love it. Can't wait to see you start to stock it.
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10/10/2009, 01:30 AM | #78 |
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10/10/2009, 01:31 AM | #79 |
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Thanks guys! Can't wait to stock it up!
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10/10/2009, 01:05 PM | #80 |
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What kind of powerhead do you plan on buying? I guess vortech or tunze?
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10/10/2009, 06:26 PM | #81 |
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10/12/2009, 07:02 PM | #82 |
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Has anyone tried using phosban by tlf? Which one is better for an SPS tank? Rowaphos or Phosban? Rowaphos is much more expensive than Phosban but a friend of mine who imports Phosban asked me to try it out cause its better at absorbing silica according to him. Is this true?
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10/13/2009, 09:55 AM | #83 |
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nice setup... personally, i would recommend tunze over vortech due to my experiences with both...
must be nice to have a tank in your location... you could practically go out in your "back yard" and stock your tank |
10/13/2009, 06:11 PM | #84 |
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Thanks! Really? Tunzes are better? How come?
Well corals here are cheap however there are very few stores that sell corals and great corals are pretty hard to come by. Getting from the wild is also difficult as many places where there are nice coral reefs are sanctuaries and are protected by the Government. Getting caught in these areas is punishable by law. This is mainly because many areas have already been destroyed due to dynamite fishing and cyanide fishing before which was pretty much rampant then. |
10/14/2009, 10:18 AM | #85 |
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basically, on the vortechs... i never could keep mine running properly and went through several wet-side assemblies within a year due to various issues that all caused excessive rattles, vibrations, etc... everything from magnets (the original style and epoxy coated gen2 style), ceramic bushings, wet-side frames, driveshaft issues, you name it... i always heard the pump running, at it's worst i even heard it over the TV which is in the same room... the only way it was tolerable for me was when the pump was set to run at a set speed, constantly which defeated the whole purpose of having the WWD in the first place... if i wanted a set speed pump, there are many cheaper options that run quieter than that vortech ever did... i also never liked not being able to aim the vortech... after my last replacement parts came in, i sold it and got a tunze and never looked back...
the tunze has been 100% trouble free and dead silent in the 9-10 months ive been using it with very minimal maintenance (regular vinegar soaks only) and was even a used pump when i got it... it's got a larger footprint in the tank and the tunze controller doesnt have all the fancy wave programs like the vortech's WWD but it works, it's quiet, and i can aim it wherever i want to |
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+1 on the Tunzes! Used both and over all experience with my tunzes has been a whole lot better than with my vortech's. Vortech's are a nice concept, but there are still some R&D issues to be worked out with them. I had issues with the motor side on mine. it was 2.5 yrs old and I had to pretty much buy a new motor for it. That's a lot of money for a pump to have to re-buy.
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There are only 2 local reefers here I know of who use vortechs and both of them say that it is such a great product and just 1 of it can provide enough flow for my whole tank. Is this true? |
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10/14/2009, 11:19 PM | #89 |
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Nice tank. I have a vortech and love it. However I did have some initial issues with it making noises. I sent it in and it was repaired. About a month later it started separating. I noticed it had quite a bit of algae build up on it and completely cleaned it. After this, all has been well for well over 6 months. It might make a little noise as it ramps up in RPMs. It is a quiet pump, but not completely silent.
I have never used a Tunze and can't comment on them. My best advice would be to try and see the vortech in person if you know someone that is running them. I was running a single MP40 in my 65. But have since added another powerhead until I can afford another MP40. I'd personally get 2 MP40s and dial them back if needed. |
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Thanks for the info! Unfortunately only 2 people have vortechs here and ive never seen it in action. Its not actually being sold here so very very few people use that here. Im just amazed by the fact that such a small pump that takes up very little space inside the tank can be so powerful.
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10/15/2009, 07:53 AM | #91 |
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If you want reliability, get a Tunze.
If you want a cool gadget, get am Ecotech Vortech mo40. Mine has had a lot of problems and has cost me a lot of money after I have posted it primarily. I have an extra Tunze now laying around just in case the Ecotech breaks. That's how much confidence I have in their reliability. Again reliability over a cool concept. Which do you want? |
10/15/2009, 07:21 PM | #92 |
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thanks scaryperson27. I put up a poll at the equipments section to find out the experiences of people with both. Thanks again for answering my questions.
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@nivram - Thanks bro! Cool! I like the vortech cause of that small foot print plus the fact that it will reduce heat in my tank cause the motor in external.
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11/01/2009, 03:07 AM | #96 |
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Green hair algae growing already. |
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In defense of ecotech, I have a gen 2 mp40w and I have never had any problems. I love it. The only sound I have ever heard is when the pump starts to go full blast. I also bought it from ebay, not sure if it was ever used but the box was opened. The amount of flow that comes from this pump is amazing. The undertow is crazy! I have it 4" from the surface of the tank and it pulls water from the bottom of the other side and across the sandbed of my 120. I used to only use the mp40w on my 120 but had to put in an mj mod pointing the other way to get a little bit more dynamic flow. I will certainly be buying another one in the future. I hope this helps!
also, I was also thinking about buying a tunze and I think they are excellent pumps but I like the look of my vortech alot better in my tank. |
11/01/2009, 12:14 PM | #98 |
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WOW the tank looks like an other planet
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11/01/2009, 07:55 PM | #99 |
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@reefer31 - Thanks! Im planning to get one. I want to minimize any pump seen in the tank so it will look more natural. The mp40 has a small footprint which makes it an ideal pump for my tank. Plus the battery option would be great. But maybe a generator for the whole setup would be better. heheh!
@flying_dutchman - Thanks bro! Took the pics right after the rain. So the sky was kinda red. Looks like im on mars! heheh! |
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i think you may wanta vacuum that sandbed
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