Which brand of wave making pump did you buy or planning to buy?

SimonSKL · 04/14/2013, 06:19 AM

As the title stated which brand of wave making pump did you buy in the past 60 days or planning to buy in the near future?

Please state your reasons of pros and cons.

Mark Bianco · 04/14/2013, 06:33 AM

If you want simplicity reliability and a nice wave. IMHO then a wavebox by Tunze can not be matched. Now if you want controlability as well and have a controller that can do 1-10vdc signal then go with Tunze powerheads however programming a wave can be a challange. I have both the powerheads for random flow and the wavebox for the wave.

Mark

hibb304 · 04/14/2013, 08:21 AM

EcoTech here and love em.

Greg 45 · 04/14/2013, 08:33 AM

My tunze pumps last 10 yrs or more
I cannot get that type of life out of any other brand

SimonSKL · 04/15/2013, 06:25 AM

Bump. Need more votes.

Mtwreef · 04/15/2013, 06:52 AM

I will have to say going to give the wp40 a try just can't spend 450 on a wave maker at this point

Ron Reefman · 04/15/2013, 07:12 AM

Simon, the poll is a good idea. It would be interesting to try this again in 6 or 9 months and see if the Jebao pumps have taken a better foothold in the market share.

michaellee64 · 04/15/2013, 08:12 AM

I have 3 Jebao WP-40's and love them. Finally a controllable powerhead that isn't ridiculously overpriced! Looking forward to the WP-25's

Drae · 04/15/2013, 09:28 AM

Wp-25 here. Tunze nano 6095's if the wp doesn't last minimal 24 months. Never will I pay vortech prices for a pump that's that loud. Jmo

pdfrogman · 04/15/2013, 09:35 AM

I just bought Hydor evolution 1400's no less than 2 weeks ago, for my 120
(down graded from a 450 to a 60 and now to a 120, don't ask LOL)

they are not controllable, rattle for a good second+ on start up so loud that my fish jump and dart for cover!
I contacted hydor and was told they click, can you say great customer service and communication? NOT!

I am putting my order in for a Jebao next week once I get paid

I refuse to pay the ridiculous price of a vortech and I think people who pay almost retail for a used vortech are nuts!

jerpa · 04/15/2013, 09:37 AM

I've bought a tunze and I will probably buy another for my frag tank although I may try the smaller jaebo. i voted for tunze because thats what I bought. Reliability and noise were my main criteria. I've not had much luck with koralia and a few others. My tunze have been bulletproof.

mikecc67548 · 04/15/2013, 09:40 AM

I been eyeballin' them Vortechs. Mainly for coolness factor and I see them in alot of YouTube Videos of tanks like I want mine to be. I got them in my budget. But I may get something else. It's not engraved in stone. With these controllers (ProfiLux, etc.) I think you can do the same thing, with controllable units, anyways.

Dapg8gt · 04/15/2013, 09:54 AM

I have 4 ecotech's and absolutely love them. I am gonna give the WP40/25 a shot though as I'm gonna be ordering the 40 this week and a 25 when released. Might have to buy 2 40's for the 100 gal and a reef angel

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Reeferz412 · 04/15/2013, 10:32 AM

If the Jebao doesn't work out (no harm no foul, its cheap) then I will get tunze's. As of right now I am using Koralias and they are sub par and get the job done.

Reeferz412 · 04/15/2013, 10:32 AM

Or maybe Sicce voyager

Allmost · 04/15/2013, 10:33 AM

depends on tank size and species u want to keep.

SimonSKL · 04/15/2013, 07:54 PM

We have 61 people voted. It will be nice to hit 100 by tomorrow.

SimonSKL · 04/16/2013, 06:21 AM

Bump for morning votes. My target is to get 100 voters. 35 more to go.

leveldrummer · 04/16/2013, 06:27 AM

i went with the duo JBJ setup, its somewhat new, but the heads give a very wide gentle flow.

http://www.marinedepot.com/ps_viewit...FQVU4Aod1XIACA

i wish they were a little stronger, i think the GPH is highly exagerated, but i gotta admit that the motion in my tank looks fantastic with these.

SimonSKL · 04/17/2013, 05:55 AM

Need 26 more voters to meet target.

shifty51008 · 04/17/2013, 06:07 AM

I voted tunze. I have never used the others as i never needed to as my tunzes have lasted over 8 years so far with no problems

mordibv · 04/17/2013, 06:38 AM

I have tunze n a jebao .
The vortech was sold years ago cuz I couldn't stand the noise .

SimonSKL · 04/18/2013, 08:10 AM

Thank you to those who voted in this poll. It didn't get to my target of 100 voters but 87 is close enough.

This poll is forward looking as the title is asking people not only what they had purchased in the past 60 days but also future purchase preference. Although the sample size is small but I think it gives a fairly good presentation of future purchasing pattern in the coming months.

It is not surprised to see the strong and equal perference of Ecotech and Tunze products given their features, quality, and excellent customer support. The Jebao product, despites having only one available model and with little to no advertisement, has garnered a lot of interest in a very short time.

Manufacturers of wave makers should take notice of this short term purchasing pattern or preference and not wait 6 to 9 months to take action. Continue to improve and innovate their products and offer them at the lowest possible pricing are the key to stay in the market and competition. This will be a win-win for all of us.

Tickyty · 04/18/2013, 08:32 AM

I am waiting for my 2 WP-40's. Hopefully the quality last but this would not be the first time that I have wasted money in this hobby.
I went with them since I wanted more flow in my tank and will not spend $300+ on a power head no matter how cool they look. Their cost was the most attactive thing and following the enormous thread has given me some confidence that this will pan out. Jebao has been in the pump business for some time and they should know what they are doing at this point. I have a pump for a water feature used in my rock garden that I have had for 6 years from Jebao. Did not pay attention to that until last weekend when I was in the garage and noticed that.

Simon, the company name is not Jebo and it can be confusing to some since that company has a terrible reputation. They have been around as a pump manufacturer for some time and it is not fair to them to associate them with Jebo. Please correct that in the poll.

SimonSKL · 04/18/2013, 08:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tickyty

Simon, the company name is not Jebo and it can be confusing to some since that company has a terrible reputation. They have been around as a pump manufacturer for some time and it is not fair to them to associate them with Jebo. Please correct that in the poll.

I agree there was some confusion about the actual company name. Blame it on Fish-Street which is the first retailer of the WP40 by listing it as Jebo. That was why I used both names in the poll. We all know now the actual company is Jebao. The WP40 is the first wave maker pump from Jebao.

View Poll Results: Which brand of wave making pumps did you buy or planning to buy?
Vortech/Ecotech	44	26.35%
Tunze	32	19.16%
Hydor/Koralia	5	2.99%
Jebao/Jebo	82	49.10%
Others	4	2.40%
Voters: 167. You may not vote on this poll

04/14/2013, 06:19 AM	#1
SimonSKL Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Danville, IL Posts: 1,918	Which brand of wave making pump did you buy or planning to buy? As the title stated which brand of wave making pump did you buy in the past 60 days or planning to buy in the near future? Please state your reasons of pros and cons. __________________ Simon Mixed LPS and SPS corals Camera - Canon T2i with EF100mm 2.8f USM macro lens Current Tank Info: AG 92g corner tank and Marineland 125g, RKE controllers, Maxspect and Eshine LEDs, MP40WES, Jebo WP40 & WP25

04/14/2013, 08:21 AM	#3
hibb304 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Charleston W.V. Posts: 92	EcoTech here and love em. __________________ 76 Oceanic Half Circle/ReefAngel/Ecotech/Eheim 1260/ReefBreeders Photon 32/Reef Octopus 110 Current Tank Info: 76 gal half circle EcoTech

04/15/2013, 06:25 AM	#5
SimonSKL Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Danville, IL Posts: 1,918	Bump. Need more votes. __________________ Simon Mixed LPS and SPS corals Camera - Canon T2i with EF100mm 2.8f USM macro lens Current Tank Info: AG 92g corner tank and Marineland 125g, RKE controllers, Maxspect and Eshine LEDs, MP40WES, Jebo WP40 & WP25

04/15/2013, 07:12 AM	#7
Ron Reefman Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cape Coral, FL Posts: 10,431	Simon, the poll is a good idea. It would be interesting to try this again in 6 or 9 months and see if the Jebao pumps have taken a better foothold in the market share. __________________ The good thing about science is that it's true whether or not you believe in it. (Neil deGrasse Tyson) Visit my build thread http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2593017

04/14/2013, 06:33 AM	#2
Mark Bianco In Memoriam Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Infinity and Beyond Posts: 2,445	If you want simplicity reliability and a nice wave. IMHO then a wavebox by Tunze can not be matched. Now if you want controlability as well and have a controller that can do 1-10vdc signal then go with Tunze powerheads however programming a wave can be a challange. I have both the powerheads for random flow and the wavebox for the wave. Mark

04/14/2013, 08:33 AM	#4
Greg 45 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Bayonne,N.J. Posts: 1,159	My tunze pumps last 10 yrs or more I cannot get that type of life out of any other brand

04/15/2013, 06:52 AM	#6
Mtwreef Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: East Tn Posts: 65	I will have to say going to give the wp40 a try just can't spend 450 on a wave maker at this point

04/15/2013, 08:12 AM	#8
michaellee64 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Kansas Posts: 323	I have 3 Jebao WP-40's and love them. Finally a controllable powerhead that isn't ridiculously overpriced! Looking forward to the WP-25's __________________ 180G Mixed Reef, 90G In Wall Reef, 60G Cube Seahorse Tank, Oceans Motions, 55G Refugium, 40G Frag Tank, 125G Basement Sump with ETSS Skimmer, Dosing Pumps, GFO Reactor

04/15/2013, 09:28 AM	#9
Drae RAIDER NATION! Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: City of sin... Posts: 3,476	Wp-25 here. Tunze nano 6095's if the wp doesn't last minimal 24 months. Never will I pay vortech prices for a pump that's that loud. Jmo

04/15/2013, 09:35 AM	#10
pdfrogman Registered Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Vernon, NJ Posts: 269	I just bought Hydor evolution 1400's no less than 2 weeks ago, for my 120 (down graded from a 450 to a 60 and now to a 120, don't ask LOL) they are not controllable, rattle for a good second+ on start up so loud that my fish jump and dart for cover! I contacted hydor and was told they click, can you say great customer service and communication? NOT! I am putting my order in for a Jebao next week once I get paid I refuse to pay the ridiculous price of a vortech and I think people who pay almost retail for a used vortech are nuts!

04/15/2013, 09:37 AM	#11
jerpa Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 2,174	I've bought a tunze and I will probably buy another for my frag tank although I may try the smaller jaebo. i voted for tunze because thats what I bought. Reliability and noise were my main criteria. I've not had much luck with koralia and a few others. My tunze have been bulletproof. __________________ Jer Current Tank Info: 40b basement sump, 40b refugium, 30g frag

04/15/2013, 09:40 AM	#12
mikecc67548 Registered Member. Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 472	I been eyeballin' them Vortechs. Mainly for coolness factor and I see them in alot of YouTube Videos of tanks like I want mine to be. I got them in my budget. But I may get something else. It's not engraved in stone. With these controllers (ProfiLux, etc.) I think you can do the same thing, with controllable units, anyways.

04/15/2013, 09:54 AM	#13
Dapg8gt Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Pacifica Posts: 3,741	I have 4 ecotech's and absolutely love them. I am gonna give the WP40/25 a shot though as I'm gonna be ordering the 40 this week and a 25 when released. Might have to buy 2 40's for the 100 gal and a reef angel . __________________ 15 years in the hobby yet still learning every day. 280g radium lit sps flat living in my garage rent free. Current Tank Info: 105g SPS dominant euro braced powered by 4 ecotech pumps and lit by an ATI powermodule controlled by a reef angel =).

04/15/2013, 10:32 AM	#14
Reeferz412 Coral Hoarder Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 2,247	If the Jebao doesn't work out (no harm no foul, its cheap) then I will get tunze's. As of right now I am using Koralias and they are sub par and get the job done. __________________ Alex FMAS Member Current Tank Info: 400 Gallons of frags... 30 gallon Deep Blue mixed reef ... 70 other tanks throughout south FL

04/15/2013, 10:32 AM	#15
Reeferz412 Coral Hoarder Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 2,247	Or maybe Sicce voyager __________________ Alex FMAS Member Current Tank Info: 400 Gallons of frags... 30 gallon Deep Blue mixed reef ... 70 other tanks throughout south FL

04/15/2013, 10:33 AM	#16
Allmost Moved On Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: canada, toronto Posts: 8,161	depends on tank size and species u want to keep.

04/15/2013, 07:54 PM	#17
SimonSKL Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Danville, IL Posts: 1,918	We have 61 people voted. It will be nice to hit 100 by tomorrow. __________________ Simon Mixed LPS and SPS corals Camera - Canon T2i with EF100mm 2.8f USM macro lens Current Tank Info: AG 92g corner tank and Marineland 125g, RKE controllers, Maxspect and Eshine LEDs, MP40WES, Jebo WP40 & WP25

04/16/2013, 06:21 AM	#18
SimonSKL Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Danville, IL Posts: 1,918	Bump for morning votes. My target is to get 100 voters. 35 more to go. __________________ Simon Mixed LPS and SPS corals Camera - Canon T2i with EF100mm 2.8f USM macro lens Current Tank Info: AG 92g corner tank and Marineland 125g, RKE controllers, Maxspect and Eshine LEDs, MP40WES, Jebo WP40 & WP25

04/16/2013, 06:27 AM	#19
leveldrummer Reefer Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Atlanta Posts: 1,831	i went with the duo JBJ setup, its somewhat new, but the heads give a very wide gentle flow. http://www.marinedepot.com/ps_viewit...FQVU4Aod1XIACA i wish they were a little stronger, i think the GPH is highly exagerated, but i gotta admit that the motion in my tank looks fantastic with these.

04/17/2013, 05:55 AM	#20
SimonSKL Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Danville, IL Posts: 1,918	Need 26 more voters to meet target. __________________ Simon Mixed LPS and SPS corals Camera - Canon T2i with EF100mm 2.8f USM macro lens Current Tank Info: AG 92g corner tank and Marineland 125g, RKE controllers, Maxspect and Eshine LEDs, MP40WES, Jebo WP40 & WP25

04/17/2013, 06:07 AM	#21
shifty51008 12-5 Chiefs record Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: NW Iowa Posts: 10,134	I voted tunze. I have never used the others as i never needed to as my tunzes have lasted over 8 years so far with no problems __________________ 75 gal. mixed DT, 100 gal. sump, 50 gal. fuge, Clownfish breeder

04/17/2013, 06:38 AM	#22
mordibv Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Western Mass Posts: 1,499	I have tunze n a jebao . The vortech was sold years ago cuz I couldn't stand the noise . __________________ It's hard to take advice from those who do not show the fruits of their labor . Current Tank Info: No tank ATM

04/18/2013, 08:10 AM	#23
SimonSKL Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Danville, IL Posts: 1,918	Thank you to those who voted in this poll. It didn't get to my target of 100 voters but 87 is close enough. This poll is forward looking as the title is asking people not only what they had purchased in the past 60 days but also future purchase preference. Although the sample size is small but I think it gives a fairly good presentation of future purchasing pattern in the coming months. It is not surprised to see the strong and equal perference of Ecotech and Tunze products given their features, quality, and excellent customer support. The Jebao product, despites having only one available model and with little to no advertisement, has garnered a lot of interest in a very short time. Manufacturers of wave makers should take notice of this short term purchasing pattern or preference and not wait 6 to 9 months to take action. Continue to improve and innovate their products and offer them at the lowest possible pricing are the key to stay in the market and competition. This will be a win-win for all of us. __________________ Simon Mixed LPS and SPS corals Camera - Canon T2i with EF100mm 2.8f USM macro lens Current Tank Info: AG 92g corner tank and Marineland 125g, RKE controllers, Maxspect and Eshine LEDs, MP40WES, Jebo WP40 & WP25 Last edited by SimonSKL; 04/18/2013 at 08:24 AM.

04/18/2013, 08:32 AM	#24
Tickyty Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Cedar Rapids IA Posts: 125	I am waiting for my 2 WP-40's. Hopefully the quality last but this would not be the first time that I have wasted money in this hobby. I went with them since I wanted more flow in my tank and will not spend $300+ on a power head no matter how cool they look. Their cost was the most attactive thing and following the enormous thread has given me some confidence that this will pan out. Jebao has been in the pump business for some time and they should know what they are doing at this point. I have a pump for a water feature used in my rock garden that I have had for 6 years from Jebao. Did not pay attention to that until last weekend when I was in the garage and noticed that. Simon, the company name is not Jebo and it can be confusing to some since that company has a terrible reputation. They have been around as a pump manufacturer for some time and it is not fair to them to associate them with Jebo. Please correct that in the poll.