Vortech owner's poll

[sherm71tank]

^ I'm surprised at the near 70 - 30 split so far. Why does the 30 feel that way? I love mine!!!! I think I'm going to buy another!!!!

[jnarowe]

yeah, pulse mode seems the best for me too, but when I get them all swapped out, I will start playing with other modes. What do you think about the anti-sync slave?

[JCTewks]

You guys could always "aquasurf your vortech"

[recife111]

Tunze and Vortech are good pumps.

Both have pluses and minuses.

The vortech is small but is loud especially if you have more than one.

The Tunze 7095 have more features and the Vortech driver/controller has limit features.

Vortech is wireless however don’t expect to have no cables as it has not less cables than the streams.

Not sure on price but the Tunze 6100 could work out cheaper if you have more than 4 pumps as you need to pay more for the so called wireless driver/controller. not sure which part is wireless really.

You can connect the Tunze to some computers like IKS and Profilux, but you cant add the Vortech to a controller.

As you can see no pump is better than the other.

[coraladdict]

What does the Tunzes have as features that the Vortechs don't have?
Just curious

[coraladdict]

Originally posted by coraladdict
What does the Tunzes have as features that the Vortechs don't have?
Just curious

I meant ,besides plugging in a computer?

[jnarowe]

Don't laugh Jeff, if Eco-Tech doesn't release an actual multi-pump controller or a software integration unit, everyone will be doing that mod.

[RobbyG]

I don't own one and have not voted but I suspect why you have not heard from the No voters is that they don't want to get into a long argument with the Yes people. Reading this thread and looking at the numbers it would give me pause before I bought one. I especially did not like the part about it getting so hot that it could burn a childs fingers, that sounds too hot for my liking.

[sherm71tank]

This is just my luck! This morning I check out the pumps and one of them is not working. The controller to the pump just has a red light on and I can't reset it. I unplugged it and it does the same thing. Looks like I need to contact Ecotech join the masses that have sent their NEW equipment in for repair!!!! I just have to laugh about it!

[jnarowe]

Only red? No yellow, green or blue? Maybe your house is too warm?

[sherm71tank]

Yeah it just constant red. I'm going to pull it apart and put the MP40 controller back on and send WWD in. Very funny - my house to warm. I'm not nearly as patient with this kind of stuff as you are Jonathan. I like to think I have better things to do with my time. Like call Direct TV technical support fix my goddamn HD channel reception today. That hasn't worked right since it was installed. . . . Yeah, that should be MY problem!

[GSMguy]

the Heat should not be an issue my WWD and pump run much cooler than before with previous driver.

[GSMguy]

the Heat should not be an issue my WWD and pump run much cooler than before with previous driver.

[jnarowe]

I love mine!!!! I think I'm going to buy another!!!!

Buy me a couple while you're at it...I need a few more!

[recife111]

What does the Tunzes have as features that the Vortechs don't have?

The Tunze has a moonlight feature which slows the pumps at night.
It also has a night mode.

You can change the settings at the controller. no need to crawl under the tank to get to the driver box.

Settings are much easier to change.

[coraladdict]

Originally posted by recife111
The Tunze has a moonlight feature which slows the pumps at night.
It also has a night mode.

You can change the settings at the controller. no need to crawl under the tank to get to the driver box.

Settings are much easier to change.

I never thought that the seas were more quiet at night...they are influenced by the moon etc ,so I don't see this feature as natural.I actually crank my pumps up at night , this way detritus is blowned off rocks while the clams are closed and it also feeds corals etc.

As for settings , mine are are very accessible mind you that I do have to bend down a bit but once they come out with the multicontroller we'll have some interesting programme options to choose from...I just can't wait.
However,I'm not saying the Tunzes are not up to par ,I can't say anything about them besides that they're bulky and intruisive compared to the Vortechs but that doesn't necessarily mean they are not worth the money.
JMO

[ronharel]

coraladdict

mostly at night the sea is calm ecept of stormy nights. The wind is down and the fish need some rest at night after a long day of swimming.
you can change the mood for lagoon mode
As for the differances
It's all about technology and personal preferences
Tunze used to be the only product in the market for a while and they are a good product and reliable. But there are few differences that one should conceder

Size of the pump
Heating the water
Cables running in the water
Size of propeller in Tunze is much similar to impeller
Efficiency
Service
What our corals will like the best

In most of these criteria vortech will win without a problem
I'm still using my old 6100 Tunze together with Vortech but enjoy the Vortech more

[t5Nitro]

How many of you that like the VorTech run them close to a wall. For instance, the outside part of the VorTech is maybe 1/2" away from touching a wall because the tank is close to the wall. Is heat generated from the motor a problem in situations like this?

What about corals somewhat near the VorTech. Maybe 7" away. Would the VorTech blast the tissue right off? How do they work if you had one VorTech on the side glass and 1 on the back wall so if corals were close to the VorTech on one side, you could avoid the "too close to powerhead" problem?

Efficiency - Are VorTech's using less energy than Tunze?

[hurleycr]

Originally posted by t5Nitro
How many of you that like the VorTech run them close to a wall. For instance, the outside part of the VorTech is maybe 1/2" away from touching a wall because the tank is close to the wall. Is heat generated from the motor a problem in situations like this?

What about corals somewhat near the VorTech. Maybe 7" away. Would the VorTech blast the tissue right off? How do they work if you had one VorTech on the side glass and 1 on the back wall so if corals were close to the VorTech on one side, you could avoid the "too close to powerhead" problem?

Efficiency - Are VorTech's using less energy than Tunze?

mine are just a touch over 3/4" with no issues. wall not even warm.... and I have two. that are maybe 20" a part.

[t5Nitro]

How about the pulsing modes, will it work correctly if one VorTech is on the backglass and one on the side of the tank? If I would get these I don't want them that close to some of the corals.

[chirocato]

I have 3 on my 150 and want at least 2 more!! No probs with any so far.

[hurleycr]

Originally posted by t5Nitro
How about the pulsing modes, will it work correctly if one VorTech is on the backglass and one on the side of the tank? If I would get these I don't want them that close to some of the corals.

I can not speak to this as mine do not have coral in front of them. but the flow is somewhat gental for the amount coming out its a very wide pattern and add the pulsing effect it wouldn't be blasted like a traditional powerhead.

but once again I don't know as my tank is coral-less for the time being.

[jnarowe]

I just got back from visiting Sherman and was surprised by his Vortechs. He has a 75g (I think, or maybe 90g) and both pumps are monted on opposite ends at the very bottom. He has one on 100% pulse and the other is constant on. The bizzarre thing is that he had a really nice wave going with just the one pump pulsing. It looked great.

[sherm71tank]

I got the MP40 controller put back on. I have the good WWD running on pulse mode and have a nice 1/2" wave going in the tank. I was surprised to see this with just one pump (I have the other one just running wide open). I actually think this will probably be the best mode to run in anyway.

[sherm71tank]

Doh!!!! You beat me to it! Post whore! It's a 90 gal.