MP10 or Tunze 6095?

TimothyJ · 04/15/2012, 12:58 AM

I am thinking of replacing my older Koralia pump with either the MP10 or Tunze 6095. The tank is a nano tank and it will be the only pump in it. Any thoughts or opinions either way?

sabbath · 04/15/2012, 06:28 AM

I like to view my system from the sides so having a powerhead in the middle does not interest me. I went with the 6095's so that I can have them in the back. The tunzes can be pointed any direction so it is has more options imo.

autodave · 04/15/2012, 07:06 AM

I really like my 6095

dan-in-gr · 04/15/2012, 08:42 AM

Hi, go for the Tunze, they are dead quiet after break in (if needed), you can also position them better for your corals and rock structure. I made the decision not to go with Vortech MP40's for my 120 and am doing Tunze 6105.

E.intheC · 04/15/2012, 08:53 AM

I have a 6095. It's a great pump. Wide flow, quiet, reliable... Good stuff.

Met3112 · 04/15/2012, 10:15 AM

Tunze pumps are nice pumps but I had a mp10 in a 25g and loved it. It was the only powerhead in the tank and it got the whole body of water moving well.

yeldarbj · 04/15/2012, 10:40 AM

I love the 6095. I was able to "downsize" from 2 6105's to 2 6095's.

TimothyJ · 04/15/2012, 07:01 PM

Thanks everyone!

bigfish14 · 04/15/2012, 07:16 PM

I just got an MP10 for my 40 breeder and I love it. I also have a koralia nano, but the MP10 creates some serious flow. If you don't mind a humming noise, then I would go with the Vortech. Otherwise, go with the silent Tunze

James77 · 04/15/2012, 08:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by yeldarbj

I love the 6095. I was able to "downsize" from 2 6105's to 2 6095's.

On what size tank?

chrisd1009 · 04/15/2012, 08:19 PM

tunze

DrSalty · 04/15/2012, 08:23 PM

I'd go for the MP10...love mine!

rpionka · 04/15/2012, 09:03 PM

I have a MP10 and I love it. Soon I will buy another mp10 for my cube.

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therealshark · 04/15/2012, 11:55 PM

i just got rid of my vortechs for the tunzes cause i just couldnt take the noise anymore. i think the flow is better out of the tunze pumps also.

yeldarbj · 04/16/2012, 07:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by James77

On what size tank?

It's about a 105g tank, a corner pentagon. It's an odd shaped tank so the wide flow from the 6095 is great. I had a pair of 6105's with the 6205 shrouds to widen the flow. I had to turn them way down to prevent the sand from moving too much. I'm able to run the 6095's at normal speeds and get the same wide, gentle flow from a much smaller footprint pump.

bepece · 04/16/2012, 07:57 AM

I have 2 MP10s on my Solana and 2 MP40s on my 90, seems as if I take a few minutes and position them correctly, I can get them pretty quiet. I love the flow, as do my corals. I can create an awesome wave, which is great for water changes - unplanned, of course!

LStorm · 04/19/2012, 07:01 PM

I'm working on a 60 gal cube build and wondering the same, MP10 or Tunze. Leaning toward the tunze for noise reasons.

Tank to house mostly montiporas and wondering if I should get one or two Tunze 6095's?

What do you think?

r-balljunkie · 04/19/2012, 07:32 PM

6095 is way overkill for a 25G. it can push water 3', no problem. id shop around for a 6055, used...more bang for the buck.
tunze's are dead silent....vortechs are whiney. it depends on what your needs are and your threshold for noise is.

c

waverz · 04/19/2012, 07:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by therealshark

i just got rid of my vortechs for the tunzes cause i just couldnt take the noise anymore. i think the flow is better out of the tunze pumps also.

Same here! I had 4 MP10's on my 60g cube which sits in my living room. I started driving me batty!

I ended up going with 2 Tunze 6095's. I would say the flow is pretty comparable but the fact you can't hear them makes a world of difference to me.

waverz · 04/19/2012, 07:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LStorm

I'm working on a 60 gal cube build and wondering the same, MP10 or Tunze. Leaning toward the tunze for noise reasons.

Tank to house mostly montiporas and wondering if I should get one or two Tunze 6095's?

What do you think?

Your going to need 2 minimum. I have 2 and it's damn near perfect for my 60g cube. I have mostly all SPS and proabably could use a tad more but so far things are happy.

LStorm · 04/19/2012, 08:02 PM

Thanks guys, 2 x 6095 it is....

04/15/2012, 12:58 AM	#1
TimothyJ Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Omaha, NE Posts: 634	MP10 or Tunze 6095? I am thinking of replacing my older Koralia pump with either the MP10 or Tunze 6095. The tank is a nano tank and it will be the only pump in it. Any thoughts or opinions either way? __________________ My Tank: Deep Blue 30 Gallon Frag Tank, 8 x 24 ATI Powermodule with two Reef Brite XHO LED Strips, Three MP10wes Pumps Brothers Tank: Marineland 250DD

04/15/2012, 08:53 AM	#5
E.intheC Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Long Island NY Posts: 5,373	I have a 6095. It's a great pump. Wide flow, quiet, reliable... Good stuff. __________________ -Eric

04/15/2012, 07:01 PM	#8
TimothyJ Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Omaha, NE Posts: 634	Thanks everyone! __________________ My Tank: Deep Blue 30 Gallon Frag Tank, 8 x 24 ATI Powermodule with two Reef Brite XHO LED Strips, Three MP10wes Pumps Brothers Tank: Marineland 250DD

04/15/2012, 07:16 PM	#9
bigfish14 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Ohio Posts: 406	I just got an MP10 for my 40 breeder and I love it. I also have a koralia nano, but the MP10 creates some serious flow. If you don't mind a humming noise, then I would go with the Vortech. Otherwise, go with the silent Tunze __________________ Happy Reefing Joe Current Tank Info: 40B reef tank being transferred into a 20 gallon because of apartment rules

04/15/2012, 08:19 PM	#11
chrisd1009 Lurker Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 226	tunze __________________ But my water parameters are perfect? The best customer service is the one you don't need. Current Tank Info: planning phase

04/15/2012, 06:28 AM	#2
sabbath Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Twin City's Mn. Posts: 1,771	I like to view my system from the sides so having a powerhead in the middle does not interest me. I went with the 6095's so that I can have them in the back. The tunzes can be pointed any direction so it is has more options imo.

04/15/2012, 07:06 AM	#3
autodave Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Menifee,Ca. Posts: 484	I really like my 6095

04/15/2012, 08:42 AM	#4
dan-in-gr Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 385	Hi, go for the Tunze, they are dead quiet after break in (if needed), you can also position them better for your corals and rock structure. I made the decision not to go with Vortech MP40's for my 120 and am doing Tunze 6105.

04/15/2012, 10:15 AM	#6
Met3112 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 156	Tunze pumps are nice pumps but I had a mp10 in a 25g and loved it. It was the only powerhead in the tank and it got the whole body of water moving well.

04/15/2012, 10:40 AM	#7
yeldarbj Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Tulsa, OK Posts: 1,295	I love the 6095. I was able to "downsize" from 2 6105's to 2 6095's.

04/15/2012, 08:23 PM	#12
DrSalty Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 170	I'd go for the MP10...love mine!

04/15/2012, 09:03 PM	#13
rpionka Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: VA Posts: 67	I have a MP10 and I love it. Soon I will buy another mp10 for my cube. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ 45g Cube, AI Sol Blue LED, 20lbs LR, 10lbs LS, VorTech MP10w ES

04/15/2012, 11:55 PM	#14
therealshark Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: taber alberta Posts: 48	i just got rid of my vortechs for the tunzes cause i just couldnt take the noise anymore. i think the flow is better out of the tunze pumps also.

04/16/2012, 07:57 AM	#16
bepece Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 56	I have 2 MP10s on my Solana and 2 MP40s on my 90, seems as if I take a few minutes and position them correctly, I can get them pretty quiet. I love the flow, as do my corals. I can create an awesome wave, which is great for water changes - unplanned, of course!

04/19/2012, 07:01 PM	#17
LStorm Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 90	I'm working on a 60 gal cube build and wondering the same, MP10 or Tunze. Leaning toward the tunze for noise reasons. Tank to house mostly montiporas and wondering if I should get one or two Tunze 6095's? What do you think?

04/19/2012, 07:32 PM	#18
r-balljunkie Registered Reefer Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Doha, Qatar Posts: 2,059	6095 is way overkill for a 25G. it can push water 3', no problem. id shop around for a 6055, used...more bang for the buck. tunze's are dead silent....vortechs are whiney. it depends on what your needs are and your threshold for noise is. c

04/19/2012, 08:02 PM	#21
LStorm Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 90	Thanks guys, 2 x 6095 it is....