New Hydor pump - Page 2

dhnguyen · #26 11/29/2006, 07:49 PM

One thing to ask from Hydor would be if these have AC or DC motors. If they are AC then the Tunze controllers won't work.

Kinetic · #27 11/29/2006, 07:51 PM

I emailed TFO to see if they really actually have these in stock.

I'm going to pick up 4 if they are.

I wasn't planning on using a controller for my flow since I was going for the tunze 6045's anyway, I think I'd get them either way.

If anyone has a tunze multi/single controller that I can borrow, then I wouldn't mind trying this out for everyone. If it does work, I'll go get a tunze controller too =P

Anybody have any experience with TFO? they have some good prices on dry goods

jimdogg187 · #28 11/29/2006, 07:51 PM

So the the Tunze controllers have standard outlets for the pumps?

Kinetic · #29 11/29/2006, 07:52 PM

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Originally posted by dhnguyen
One thing to ask from Hydor would be if these have AC or DC motors. If they are AC then the Tunze controllers won't work.

do you know about the seio controller and if it works with DC?

rutz81 · #30 11/29/2006, 07:58 PM

the tunze controllers do not use standard outlets into the unit.

RichConley · #31 11/29/2006, 08:02 PM

From what I read earlier, these are standard AC pumps. THeyre working on controllable versions still.

jimdogg187 · #32 11/29/2006, 08:04 PM

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Originally posted by rutz81
the tunze controllers do not use standard outlets into the unit.

Thanks.

So I'm assuming you guys are gonna DIY an adapter?

Kinetic · #33 11/29/2006, 08:05 PM

Looks like they will work on speed controlled wavemakers? But according to them they haven't actually shipped, even though TFO has them advertised already.

Do you think the prices on TFO are like a deposit for a presale?

Quote:

Originally posted by taekim78
Hello,

The Koralia should be available at retail sometime in Jan/Feb 2007 at retailers like Drs. Foster & Smith, That Fish Place, Marine Depot, and many other retail locations, etc.

The Koralia is not recommended for stop/start wavemakers, but it will work well on speed control wavermakers.

Sincerely,

Hydor USA, Inc.

dhnguyen · #34 11/29/2006, 08:09 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Kinetic
do you know about the seio controller and if it works with DC?

No. Only AC

Ocean Drive · #35 11/30/2006, 03:18 AM

At moment Hydor studing for electronic models with controller.
Sorry, only in italian but there're some pics.
http://www.reefitalia.net/forums/sho...hlight=koralia
Maybe, for next months, will be available one article in english also on www.reefitalia.com, our Magazine on line.

crrichey · #36 11/30/2006, 03:27 AM

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gasman059 · #37 11/30/2006, 01:58 PM

Hey I'm definitively going with those. I just called and the lady on sales told me that they will be contacting the supplier and she will be emailin me back with availability asap. I've been using mjmod1200, it does work but to bulky so I'm definitvely on this badwagon

Kinetic · #38 11/30/2006, 02:00 PM

doesn't tropicalfishoutlet already carry these? anybody order from them before?

gasman059 · #39 11/30/2006, 02:20 PM

I just called and the lady on sales told me that they will be contacting the supplier and she will be emailin me back with availability asap. I've been using mjmod1200, it does work but to bulky so I'm definitvely on this badwagon. THEY R ON THEIR WEBSITE BUT NOT AVAILABLE AS PER THE SALES PERSON

Kinetic · #40 11/30/2006, 02:24 PM

ah ok, thanks for making the call, keep us updated! thanks!!

gasman059 · #41 11/30/2006, 02:24 PM

THEY REALLY WORK BUT THEY R BULKY. SO TIME FOR A CHANGE. I WAS ABOUT TO ORDER TWO VORTECHS TODAY AND THANK GOD RAN INTO THIS THREAD. SO THEY LOOK STYLISH AND NOT BULKY SO I WILL GIVE THEM A TRY. ANYBODY INTERESTED IN TWO MJMODS 1200/ONE WITH MAGNET AND BALLJOINT THEY R GOING TO BE UP FOR SALE SOON.
DON'T GET ME WRONG THEY WORK GREAT AND THE SERVICE HAS BEEN GREAT BUT I'M LOOKING FOR SOMETHING THAT LOOKS FINISHED .

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jay24k · #42 11/30/2006, 03:04 PM

Vortechs are completely different though. I bought one and I love it. A bit pricey though.

gasman059 · #43 11/30/2006, 07:21 PM

korallia sounds great i'm def getting about 4 for my setup

RichConley · #44 11/30/2006, 09:52 PM

gasman, maybe putting it in the back would work better...

YOu should have seen my tunze6060 on a magnet cleaner...MY GOD....

and honestly, paint the MJ black, and thats pretty much exactly what a Tunze looks like. Theyre not exactly the prettiest pumps.

geckofrog · #45 11/30/2006, 10:04 PM

I ordered 2 of these, i'll post pictures, reviews, etc. here on my blog:link removed
whenever they arrive *hopefully soon*

I like German engineering and did pre-order Tunze Nano's...but Tunze is way to cocky about their products and overpriced, maybe this will teach them some humility.

The same can be said about Vortech.

N-A-S-O · #46 11/30/2006, 10:11 PM

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Originally posted by RichConley
gasman, maybe putting it in the back would work better...

YOu should have seen my tunze6060 on a magnet cleaner...MY GOD....

and honestly, paint the MJ black, and thats pretty much exactly what a Tunze looks like. Theyre not exactly the prettiest pumps.

Rich.. what kind of paint do you use on the MJ????

GreshamH · #47 11/30/2006, 10:20 PM

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Originally posted by dhnguyen
They (Tunze, Vortech) charge that much because they can and people will pay for them. All it takes I think is for one or 2 manufacturers to break from the "mold" and release reasonably priced models and watch the rest start to follow accordingly. If they (Tunze) want to sell and compete they will have to lower the prices plain and simple. Either that or price themselves out fo the market altogether (kinda like what All Seas Marine did/is doing with their ASM skimmers )

The Hydor pumps do look very nice indeed. Leave it to the Italians for the nice design

Tunzes are hand made in house. Not many companies in this industry can brag about that

FWIW, MJ are Italian made as well. Not exactly pretty pumps IMO

RichConley · #48 11/30/2006, 10:56 PM

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Originally posted by GreshamH
Tunzes are hand made in house. Not many companies in this industry can brag about that

FWIW, MJ are Italian made as well. Not exactly pretty pumps IMO

The AquaC remora is hand made....and in that case, its not a good thing.

dhnguyen · #49 12/01/2006, 12:13 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by GreshamH
Tunzes are hand made in house. Not many companies in this industry can brag about that

FWIW, MJ are Italian made as well. Not exactly pretty pumps IMO

Well... Yes and no. Yes in that MJs are manufactured in Italy. But no the MJs were not designed in Italy by Italian but rather by American.

Aesthetically speaking the Hydor Korallia is by far the prettier duck than the Tunze Nano Stream. My opinion of course, and yes I did stay at the Holiday Inns Express last night

gasman059 · #50 12/01/2006, 12:45 AM

hey dh agree anywyas I just received an email from tropicalfish outlet and the pumps will be on the US market by mid january. So will wait unless i can get some form Italy/HUUMMMMMMMMMMMM MAYBE