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#1
08/22/2006, 06:05 PM
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Advantages/disadvantages of a tunze stream vs closed loop
I am in the process of planning my new 315g tank. The dimensions are going to be 84x36x24. I am trying to decide whether or not I should use a Tunze stream system or a closed loop. Can someone tell me what some of the advantages and disadvantages are to using either. I figured that after buying the closed loop pumps, drilling, and plumbing the tank, its not going to be that much more expensive to get the Tunzes. Also, the power consumption is a lot less with the Tunzes. Is there anything else that I should consider?
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08/22/2006, 06:52 PM
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Tunze:
Much less power. Variable flow patterns Less heat? (Depending on closed loop pump) Bulky in the tank quiet CL: Noise? depending on pump and location heat? again depending on pump cleaner look w/drilled tank or creative plumbing Cheaper . . Cheaper
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08/22/2006, 06:52 PM
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I think the main difference is power usage. Tunze draw a lot less power than CL pumps
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08/22/2006, 06:53 PM
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o yeah and price.. lol
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08/22/2006, 07:24 PM
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Tunze advantage
Low power usage wide dispersed flow controllable for wave action No plumbing - no leaks simple installation quiet Tunze disadvantage Big pumps in the tank Expensive
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08/22/2006, 09:55 PM
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Quote:
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08/22/2006, 10:20 PM
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The idea of holes in my tank, no matter how well sealed, scares me. But I'm a bit of a "the tank is half empty not half full" kinda guy.
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#9
08/22/2006, 10:21 PM
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Check out the new IceCap pump.
Same idea as a Tunze pump, but it's magnetically coupled to the outside of the tank so little added heat, quite, no bulkheads to leak, less energy consumption, variable speeds, IceCap takes up less room than the Tunze. Go to their forum on here and read up on it. |
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08/23/2006, 05:38 AM
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I have a couple of 6100's in my tank. I opted for the Tunze deco rocks. Eliminates the bulkiness look -
 HTH David
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08/23/2006, 11:55 AM
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I have heard that they still haven't worked out the manufacturing on those (the VorTechs) yet. Many people complained about the motor not working (which they replaced) but now the issue seems to be the bearings...they need to be replaced regularly. When I did some research on these, I decided to pass until they got this fixed, actually had production of a controller and had some way of directing the flow.
I would definately do some additional research before getting those. The Tunzes are a no-brainer since they are a well known product. |
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#13
08/23/2006, 12:53 PM
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My experience with the Vortech has been good, however, I agree they are still working out the kinks as it were. They had drive shaft issue, which have been corrected (the motor issue you refer to) and now they are sending out new interior mounting pads to keep the inside unit from slowly spinning. Check out the Icecap thread for more info.
For my money, it's a pretty cool new pump and the kinks aren't that bad to deal with because their support is great. |
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