Most reliable "stream" pumps -Tunze/Hydor/Sicce

Coffeeinbed · 11/09/2017, 04:19 PM

Hi all,

I'm in the process of buying a larger tank (125,150,135). I'm going to need surface and water column movement.

What brands do you recommend?

Tunze seem to be the most expensive? Are they better then Hydor or Sicce?

Thanks

tom obrecht · 11/09/2017, 04:40 PM

I’ve tried a lot of brands. Tunze is my favorite. Few parts to malfunction and seems to last forever.

scuzy · 11/09/2017, 04:44 PM

Without a doubt tunze

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lightdir71 · 11/09/2017, 04:59 PM

Tunze for sure i have a 6000 that i have had for over 10 years and still works

Coffeeinbed · 11/09/2017, 05:31 PM

Sounds like I'm going to have to spend BMW money if I want BMW performance.

No bargains.

Which models do you recommend for a 6' tank?

I've got tangs and so I'm buying a 6' tank (maybe a 5' 135).

Punchanello · 11/09/2017, 06:25 PM

According to Tunze, 2 x Turbelle 6105 would be about right for that size tank.

https://www.tunze.com/en/catalogue/k...-infoxunter064

rocsec1 · 11/09/2017, 06:59 PM

I have two tunze 6095’s and am very happy with them.

slief · 11/09/2017, 07:20 PM

You will NOT find a better or more reliable powerhead/wave maker than the Tunze’s. There are many many of us who have been running the same Tunze’s for over 10 years. I have two 6205’s and one 6105 in my main display that I beat the daylights out of and only clean every 2 to 3 years when they look like rocks covered in coraline and they never skip a beat. On and off every fraction of second all day long, every day for 7 years straight. I’ve been in the hobby for over 30 years now and I’ve never owned a more reliable piece of equipment. In total, I have 6 Tunze’s in my systems (2x 6205, 1 x 6205 and 3x 6095) and none have ever let me down. I’d never buy any other brand power head because Tunze doesn’t dissapoint and they last unlike any other power head/wave maker out there.

ca1ore · 11/09/2017, 07:46 PM

Though I favor vortech for many reasons, nothing tops tunze for reliability. I had a set of them run for me for almost a decade before selling them off.

tom obrecht · 11/09/2017, 09:04 PM

Think that about wraps up your question!��

Coffeeinbed · 11/09/2017, 09:14 PM

Quote:

Think that about wraps up your question!��

Sure does....thanks everybody

HippieSmell · 11/10/2017, 12:22 AM

If you can handle cords in the tank: Tunze. Otherwise, Vortech because it's your only option. I can't wait until that patent has expired and Tunze releases their version.

ktownhero · 11/10/2017, 07:49 AM

This is question is a good litmus test for which members know what their talking about and which don't; because it's unequivocally Tunze. That's one of the rare few things that everyone who has spent time in this hobby knows. It's almost an insult to even put Hydor and Sicce into the same comparison as Tunze. The only noteworthy competitor are the Vortechs.

Now, if Eheim made powerheads...

Dmorty217 · 11/10/2017, 08:53 AM

Tunze without a question

smatter · 11/10/2017, 11:43 AM

Plus Tunze comes with Roger

ca1ore · 11/10/2017, 11:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HippieSmell

If you can handle cords in the tank: Tunze. Otherwise, Vortech because it's your only option. I can't wait until that patent has expired and Tunze releases their version.

That's an interesting observation. Though I don't find my vortechs to be particularly temperamental, I've always assumed that driving the propeller through the glass is an inherently trickier design problem; and that if even tunze tried it they'd have similar 'issues'.

FirstContact · 11/10/2017, 02:50 PM

My Sicce Voyager 4 and 2 have lasted a lot longer than than my Tunze 6015s and 6045s. I use the Sicces for mixing saltwater and in my QT tanks. I have a Jebao RW15 and Coral Box QP16 in my DT.

Personally, I think the Tunzes and Vortechs are overpriced; and Vortechs, too many bad stories, but not with Tunze.

Mark Bianco · 11/10/2017, 04:22 PM

Vortech makes a quality pump. But two things I could not get use to was when the motor would rev up the whining sound. (I heard they are better now) and the Mickey Mouse ears with the cord hanging outside of the tank.

I have purchased many pumps over the years and I find the Tunze pumps fit my needs and will last forever if you take care of them...

Mark

newbie2014 · 11/10/2017, 07:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mark Bianco

Vortech makes a quality pump. But two things I could not get use to was when the motor would rev up the whining sound. (I heard they are better now) and the Mickey Mouse ears with the cord hanging outside of the tank.

I have purchased many pumps over the years and I find the Tunze pumps fit my needs and will last forever if you take care of them...

Mark

The new vortech QDs are near silence, but having the motor in the water is inherently quieter.

I put the vortechs on the back glass, thus solving the ‘Mickey Mouse ears’ problem.

jubei2006 · 11/10/2017, 08:39 PM

I've had three tunze pumps ranging from 10 to 14 years. My youngest, 10 years, has run nonstop with irregular cleaning. The two older ones get started every once in a while to mix up saltwater and waiting for me to get my big project up and running when i settle down with work, but still ran continuously for 5-7 years with no failures or breakage prior to dry dock. They have been the most stable pieces of equipment I have ever used in my tanks bar none.

DogueDeBordeaux · 11/10/2017, 11:53 PM

I agree
Roger has always treated me right when there was a problem

lingwendil · 11/14/2017, 10:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ktownhero

Now, if Eheim made powerheads...

https://www.eheim.com/en_GB/products...umps/powerhead

rtecanoe · 11/14/2017, 02:19 PM

Another vote for tunze. I had several and they all lasted about 10 years. I cleaned them only a couple times. Only had a problem once and Roger fixed it quickly with no hassle at all.

ktownhero · 11/14/2017, 03:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lingwendil

https://www.eheim.com/en_GB/products...umps/powerhead

I meant like a real one, that thing is absurd. I bet it's a tank though

drtrash · 11/15/2017, 07:39 AM

Not thrilled with new tunze stream size and design is engineered but needs a smaller sibling and more compact. Vortech is a solid platform some have had issues but for me been running a solid 5 yrs so bought a new Q for other side and its silent. I runs the tunze 1073.4 in sump and it has been running for 8 yrs and just replaced magnet but still worked

11/09/2017, 04:19 PM	#1
Coffeeinbed Registered Member Join Date: May 2014 Posts: 182	Most reliable "stream" pumps -Tunze/Hydor/Sicce Hi all, I'm in the process of buying a larger tank (125,150,135). I'm going to need surface and water column movement. What brands do you recommend? Tunze seem to be the most expensive? Are they better then Hydor or Sicce? Thanks

11/09/2017, 04:40 PM	#2
tom obrecht Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: WI Posts: 3,014	I’ve tried a lot of brands. Tunze is my favorite. Few parts to malfunction and seems to last forever. __________________ Reef keeping is where Murphy's Law and your bank account collide!! TOTM May 2006

11/09/2017, 06:25 PM	#6
Punchanello Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Australia Posts: 170	According to Tunze, 2 x Turbelle 6105 would be about right for that size tank. https://www.tunze.com/en/catalogue/k...-infoxunter064 __________________ Don't ask me, I'm new here. My tank build: http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2647315

11/09/2017, 07:20 PM	#8
slief RC Sponsor Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 14,173	You will NOT find a better or more reliable powerhead/wave maker than the Tunze’s. There are many many of us who have been running the same Tunze’s for over 10 years. I have two 6205’s and one 6105 in my main display that I beat the daylights out of and only clean every 2 to 3 years when they look like rocks covered in coraline and they never skip a beat. On and off every fraction of second all day long, every day for 7 years straight. I’ve been in the hobby for over 30 years now and I’ve never owned a more reliable piece of equipment. In total, I have 6 Tunze’s in my systems (2x 6205, 1 x 6205 and 3x 6095) and none have ever let me down. I’d never buy any other brand power head because Tunze doesn’t dissapoint and they last unlike any other power head/wave maker out there. __________________ Director Customer Support Royal Exclusiv USA For All Royal Exclusiv & Bubble King questions please refer to our Sponsor forum: http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/fo...play.php?f=745 Current Tank Info: 480G display mixed reef, 90G sump, 90G refugium, 60G display refugium. Check out my build thread: http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1783476

11/09/2017, 07:46 PM	#9
ca1ore Grizzled & Cynical Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Stamford, CT Posts: 17,319	Though I favor vortech for many reasons, nothing tops tunze for reliability. I had a set of them run for me for almost a decade before selling them off. __________________ Simon Got back into the hobby ..... planned to keep it simple ..... yeah, right ..... clearly I need a new plan! Pet peeve: anemones host clowns; clowns do not host anemones! Current Tank Info: 450 Reef; 120 refugium; 60 Frag Tank, 30 Introduction tank; multiple QTs

11/09/2017, 04:44 PM	#3
scuzy Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 6,499	Without a doubt tunze Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

11/09/2017, 04:59 PM	#4
lightdir71 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 10	Tunze for sure i have a 6000 that i have had for over 10 years and still works

11/09/2017, 05:31 PM	#5
Coffeeinbed Registered Member Join Date: May 2014 Posts: 182	Sounds like I'm going to have to spend BMW money if I want BMW performance. No bargains. Which models do you recommend for a 6' tank? I've got tangs and so I'm buying a 6' tank (maybe a 5' 135).

11/09/2017, 06:59 PM	#7
rocsec1 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Medina oh Posts: 1,782	I have two tunze 6095’s and am very happy with them.

11/09/2017, 09:04 PM	#10
tom obrecht Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: WI Posts: 3,014	Think that about wraps up your question!�� __________________ Reef keeping is where Murphy's Law and your bank account collide!! TOTM May 2006

11/10/2017, 12:22 AM	#12
HippieSmell Occupy Reef Central Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Orbiting Posts: 4,141	If you can handle cords in the tank: Tunze. Otherwise, Vortech because it's your only option. I can't wait until that patent has expired and Tunze releases their version. __________________ Time flies like an arrow. Fruit flies like bananas. Current Tank Info: 78"x36"x27" acrylic, 6 Orphek Atlantik V3+ Compacts, MRC Orca Pro II w/washdown, CalcFeeder Pro AC3, Emperor Aquatics 80w UV, 80/20 aluminum stand, Vortech MP60's, Theiling Rollermat, GHL Profilux 3.1T EX, Kessil H380

11/10/2017, 07:49 AM	#13
ktownhero Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Posts: 1,426	This is question is a good litmus test for which members know what their talking about and which don't; because it's unequivocally Tunze. That's one of the rare few things that everyone who has spent time in this hobby knows. It's almost an insult to even put Hydor and Sicce into the same comparison as Tunze. The only noteworthy competitor are the Vortechs. Now, if Eheim made powerheads...

11/10/2017, 08:53 AM	#14
Dmorty217 Saltwater Addict Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Vandalia OHIO Posts: 11,624	Tunze without a question __________________ Fish are not disposable commodities, but a worthwhile investment that can be maintained and enjoyed for many years, providing one is willing to take the time to understand their requirements and needs Current Tank Info: 625g, 220g sump, RD3 230w, Vectra L1 on a closed loop, 3 MP60s, MP40. Several QTs

11/10/2017, 11:43 AM	#15
smatter Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Madison, WI Posts: 2,055	Plus Tunze comes with Roger

11/10/2017, 02:50 PM	#17
FirstContact Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Glenn Dale, MD Posts: 1,613	My Sicce Voyager 4 and 2 have lasted a lot longer than than my Tunze 6015s and 6045s. I use the Sicces for mixing saltwater and in my QT tanks. I have a Jebao RW15 and Coral Box QP16 in my DT. Personally, I think the Tunzes and Vortechs are overpriced; and Vortechs, too many bad stories, but not with Tunze. __________________ No man is an island entire of itself; any man's death diminishes me, because I am involved in mankind; never send to know for whom the bell tolls; it tolls for thee. John Donne Current Tank Info: 120g Reef 100g Rubbermaid Sump, 20g Refugium; previous tank: 46g Drilled; Self Plumbed, Birds Nest, Anchor, Xenia, Zoas, Yuma Yuma Ricordea, Chalice, Mushrooms, Brain, Acan, Anenome Plate; Clams, Other Inverts, Fish, Live Rock

11/10/2017, 04:22 PM	#18
Mark Bianco In Memoriam Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Infinity and Beyond Posts: 2,445	Vortech makes a quality pump. But two things I could not get use to was when the motor would rev up the whining sound. (I heard they are better now) and the Mickey Mouse ears with the cord hanging outside of the tank. I have purchased many pumps over the years and I find the Tunze pumps fit my needs and will last forever if you take care of them... Mark

11/10/2017, 08:39 PM	#20
jubei2006 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Newton, nc Posts: 68	I've had three tunze pumps ranging from 10 to 14 years. My youngest, 10 years, has run nonstop with irregular cleaning. The two older ones get started every once in a while to mix up saltwater and waiting for me to get my big project up and running when i settle down with work, but still ran continuously for 5-7 years with no failures or breakage prior to dry dock. They have been the most stable pieces of equipment I have ever used in my tanks bar none.

11/10/2017, 11:53 PM	#21
DogueDeBordeaux Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Shelby,NC USA Posts: 760	I agree Roger has always treated me right when there was a problem __________________ Scott

11/14/2017, 02:19 PM	#23
rtecanoe Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Oakdale, Long Island Posts: 512	Another vote for tunze. I had several and they all lasted about 10 years. I cleaned them only a couple times. Only had a problem once and Roger fixed it quickly with no hassle at all. __________________ Rick Current Tank Info: 180 gallon reef

11/15/2017, 07:39 AM	#25
drtrash Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: S. Scottsdale, AZ Posts: 2,178	Not thrilled with new tunze stream size and design is engineered but needs a smaller sibling and more compact. Vortech is a solid platform some have had issues but for me been running a solid 5 yrs so bought a new Q for other side and its silent. I runs the tunze 1073.4 in sump and it has been running for 8 yrs and just replaced magnet but still worked