What Tunze?

rtparty · 08/09/2011, 09:12 AM

So I have looked into the different Tunze pumps and think I have settled on one. I am thinking of using the 6015 for my new 24g Nano Cube.

I currently own a Voretch MP10w ES and LOVE it! I have used it on a Nano Cube before for about 3 months. It was on my Dad's and he really liked it. So yes, I am a Vortech lover and no, the noise doesn't bother me. My pump has been perfect from day one for me and the noise is quieter than my laptop fan.

However, I want to mod my new tank quite a bit with some LED lights and my Vortech can bring me in the most amount of money to play with my new tank.

I have looked into the 6025 but I think that it might be a little large for the new tank. On my old Nano Cube I ran a Koralia 1 and it worked fine. I had to add a second pump to blow behind the rocks but everything worked out.

On my new tank there will be very minimal rockwork so the flow won't have a huge obstacle to over come.

What does everyone think? I have a Koralia Nano that I can always use if the 6015 isn't enough.

rysher · 08/09/2011, 09:45 AM

i think you should just use your koralia and save your money.
tunze pumps are overpriced and doesnt put as much flow as advertised.

2 koralia nanos alternating flow every 6 hrs to simulate tide change would be good price wise. 2 koralis =1 tunze price wise.

rtparty · 08/09/2011, 10:36 AM

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Originally Posted by rysher

i think you should just use your koralia and save your money.
tunze pumps are overpriced and doesnt put as much flow as advertised.

2 koralia nanos alternating flow every 6 hrs to simulate tide change would be good price wise. 2 koralis =1 tunze price wise.

The Tunze I am looking at is $38 online and even cheaper with my connection at a LFS. Koralia's are priced right about the same and using Koralia's on a wavemaker system is a definite no-no.

The only Tunze that had false numbers were the bigger Tunze's. I don't recall seeing the 6015 on that list.

Again, I want to try Tunze out so recommend which TUNZE to use. I like Koralia, but they eventually degrade and leak extreme voltage into the tank. I will keep my MP10 before buying another Koralia.

BlueCorn · 08/09/2011, 10:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rysher

i think you should just use your koralia and save your money.
tunze pumps are overpriced and doesnt put as much flow as advertised.

Sorry, but that's a crock of ........

rysher · 08/09/2011, 12:45 PM

uncontrollable tunze's, 6045,6025,6015 arent reliable when used with a wavemaker. sometimes they reversed their turn, instead of pushing water they are sucking water. during start up, you can hear it like a grinder grinding ice.

Quote:

Originally Posted by beerguy

Sorry, but that's a crock of ........

ROFLMAO!
that's coming from someone who owns a tunze osmolator, tunze recirc .040 return pump, tunze 7096 and 2 6045 (sold),2 6055 and 1 6105.

maybe if i jump on the tunze basher bandwagon i'd get a tunze freebie.

ehren78 · 08/09/2011, 01:56 PM

I have 2 of the Tunze 6015 Nanostreams on my 24 gallon nano and the flow is great! Opposite sides of one another pointed right at eachother. I do have a K2 that I found runs backwards sometimes gotta really keep your eye on where the flow is goin. buy 2 of them or keep your K2

SkullV · 08/09/2011, 02:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rysher

uncontrollable tunze's, 6045,6025,6015 arent reliable when used with a wavemaker. sometimes they reversed their turn, instead of pushing water they are sucking water. during start up, you can hear it like a grinder grinding ice.

ROFLMAO!
that's coming from someone who owns a tunze osmolator, tunze recirc .040 return pump, tunze 7096 and 2 6045 (sold),2 6055 and 1 6105.

maybe if i jump on the tunze basher bandwagon i'd get a tunze freebie.

The Tunze pumps are far more reliable then any Koralia. They also do not have the tendency to leak current like the Koralias do. Your posts would command far more credibility if they did not all start or end with ROFLMAO or LOL.

rysher · 08/09/2011, 02:31 PM

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Originally Posted by SkullV

The Tunze pumps are far more reliable then any Koralia. They also do not have the tendency to leak current like the Koralias do. Your posts would command far more credibility if they did not all start or end with ROFLMAO or LOL.

lol coming from a guy who said http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh...14&postcount=6

LOL

my observation is that

SkullV · 08/09/2011, 02:43 PM

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Originally Posted by rysher

lol coming from a guy who said http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh...14&postcount=6

LOL

my observation is that

I am not sure what you are trying to say with that. Just because I prefer Vortech to Tunze does not mean that I wouldn't prefer Tunze to Koralia. I have owned all three. Any Tunze pump that will fit properly in a 24g tank will perform far better than the Koralia of the same size. The OP specifically asked for a Tunze recommendation.

Your conclusions are asinine at best, but from looking through some of your other posts that may be your intention.

In order to answer your question rtparty I would go with the 6015. That should be enough for the whole nanocube unless you are keeping demanding SPS.

rtparty · 08/09/2011, 02:53 PM

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Originally Posted by ehren78

I have 2 of the Tunze 6015 Nanostreams on my 24 gallon nano and the flow is great! Opposite sides of one another pointed right at eachother. I do have a K2 that I found runs backwards sometimes gotta really keep your eye on where the flow is goin. buy 2 of them or keep your K2

Can the tunze magnets be submerged in water like the koralia?

Any pics of how you set them up?

Thanks for the reco!

rtparty · 08/09/2011, 02:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SkullV

I am not sure what you are trying to say with that. Just because I prefer Vortech to Tunze does not mean that I wouldn't prefer Tunze to Koralia. I have owned all three. Any Tunze pump that will fit properly in a 24g tank will perform far better than the Koralia of the same size. The OP specifically asked for a Tunze recommendation.

Your conclusions are asinine at best, but from looking through some of your other posts that may be your intention.

In order to answer your question rtparty I would go with the 6015. That should be enough for the whole nanocube unless you are keeping demanding SPS.

It is better to just ignore him/her. Im just waiting for the day that the "moved on" is put beneath the username.

rysher · 08/09/2011, 02:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SkullV

Your conclusions are asinine at best, but from looking through some of your other posts that may be your intention.

my recommendation is 6015 is ok if not used in a wavemaker since the properller would sometimes turn in reverse and u call it asinine. op said he's using a wavemaker.

SkullV · 08/09/2011, 02:59 PM

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Originally Posted by rysher

and stop pm'ing me, i already told you am not gay!

Classy.

rtparty, I would recommend getting the algae free magnets if you go with the Tunze. They are coated and much stronger.

snorvich · 08/09/2011, 03:26 PM

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Originally Posted by beerguy

Sorry, but that's a crock of ........

this.

Allmost · 08/09/2011, 03:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rtparty

Can the tunze magnets be submerged in water like the koralia?

Any pics of how you set them up?

Thanks for the reco!

I have my 6105 dry magnet inside the overflow box, and the pump on other side, Roger from Tunze confirmed the Magnets are safe to be used underwater.

snorvich · 08/09/2011, 03:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Allmost

I have my 6105 dry magnet inside the overflow box, and the pump on other side, Roger from Tunze confirmed the Magnets are safe to be used underwater.

I have them underwater as well. Roger confirmed that there is no problem.

rtparty · 08/09/2011, 06:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rysher

my recommendation is 6015 is ok if not used in a wavemaker since the properller would sometimes turn in reverse and u call it asinine. op said he's using a wavemaker.

I said nothing about using a wavemaker.

I think the 6015 is going to be the winner here because of the smaller footprint and minimal rockwork. I am hoping to create a gyre in my tank. I will have to play with the position a little bit but want to place the pump down low and point it up at an angle so it will use the glass to create a gyre in the tank.

I thank those that contributed and answered my questions!

James77 · 08/09/2011, 07:38 PM

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Originally Posted by rtparty

Can the tunze magnets be submerged in water like the koralia?
!

Just to add to the above....both sides of the magnets are the same on the Tunzes, both are encased in epoxy and have plastic covers and rubber feet (bump-ons).

Zerofallen · 08/09/2011, 08:11 PM

I run a 6015 in my 24g that's mounted lower and points up. The flow is really good as it reflects off the surface and rolls.
I'm considering getting another 6015 though after I do some aquascaping soon.

SpencerG · 08/09/2011, 08:20 PM

Are you thinking of selling the vortech to fund some upgrades? If so, I recommend against - you really like the pump so you're going to miss it. As toys go, they don't get much better than vortechs. That is a great piece of equipment for your new tank, so I would hold onto that and just save up for some LEDs. Tunze nanostreams are great pumps, but the 6015 & 6025 are not controllable whereas your MP10 is.

rtparty · 08/09/2011, 08:24 PM

I have been researching them all night and thinking the 6025 may be the way to go. I had a Koralia 1 before and thought it was a little on the low side but it was still okay.

08/09/2011, 09:12 AM	#1
rtparty Raise The Reef! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Utah Posts: 7,404	What Tunze? So I have looked into the different Tunze pumps and think I have settled on one. I am thinking of using the 6015 for my new 24g Nano Cube. I currently own a Voretch MP10w ES and LOVE it! I have used it on a Nano Cube before for about 3 months. It was on my Dad's and he really liked it. So yes, I am a Vortech lover and no, the noise doesn't bother me. My pump has been perfect from day one for me and the noise is quieter than my laptop fan. However, I want to mod my new tank quite a bit with some LED lights and my Vortech can bring me in the most amount of money to play with my new tank. I have looked into the 6025 but I think that it might be a little large for the new tank. On my old Nano Cube I ran a Koralia 1 and it worked fine. I had to add a second pump to blow behind the rocks but everything worked out. On my new tank there will be very minimal rockwork so the flow won't have a huge obstacle to over come. What does everyone think? I have a Koralia Nano that I can always use if the 6015 isn't enough. __________________ Ryan Click on my user name and check out my homepage! Current Tank Info: 50g Cadlights/Giesemann Spectra (250w Radium, 2 ATI Blue Plus, 2 ATI Actinic)/2 x Vortech MP10wQD/Skimz SN123/Eheim Compact 3000+

08/09/2011, 08:24 PM	#21
rtparty Raise The Reef! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Utah Posts: 7,404	I have been researching them all night and thinking the 6025 may be the way to go. I had a Koralia 1 before and thought it was a little on the low side but it was still okay. __________________ Ryan Click on my user name and check out my homepage! Current Tank Info: 50g Cadlights/Giesemann Spectra (250w Radium, 2 ATI Blue Plus, 2 ATI Actinic)/2 x Vortech MP10wQD/Skimz SN123/Eheim Compact 3000+

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08/09/2011, 09:45 AM	#2
rysher Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Location: Location Posts: 577	i think you should just use your koralia and save your money. tunze pumps are overpriced and doesnt put as much flow as advertised. 2 koralia nanos alternating flow every 6 hrs to simulate tide change would be good price wise. 2 koralis =1 tunze price wise.

08/09/2011, 01:56 PM	#6
ehren78 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: 48145 Posts: 249	I have 2 of the Tunze 6015 Nanostreams on my 24 gallon nano and the flow is great! Opposite sides of one another pointed right at eachother. I do have a K2 that I found runs backwards sometimes gotta really keep your eye on where the flow is goin. buy 2 of them or keep your K2

08/09/2011, 08:11 PM	#19
Zerofallen Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 3	I run a 6015 in my 24g that's mounted lower and points up. The flow is really good as it reflects off the surface and rolls. I'm considering getting another 6015 though after I do some aquascaping soon.

08/09/2011, 08:20 PM	#20
SpencerG Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: New Orleans Posts: 356	Are you thinking of selling the vortech to fund some upgrades? If so, I recommend against - you really like the pump so you're going to miss it. As toys go, they don't get much better than vortechs. That is a great piece of equipment for your new tank, so I would hold onto that and just save up for some LEDs. Tunze nanostreams are great pumps, but the 6015 & 6025 are not controllable whereas your MP10 is.