Tunze Turbelle streams

dlj420 · 05/01/2007, 08:09 PM

I was just wondering if anyone uses these powerheads? i am cosidering purchasing 2 with the multicontroller are they worth the money??? Thanks

bertoni · 05/01/2007, 09:03 PM

The Tunze pumps are supposed to be very high quality. If you can afford them, I don't think you'll be unhappy with them.

drummereef · 05/01/2007, 09:06 PM

The streams are awesome. I personally have Nanostreams, but have some reefer buddies with the larger Tunze Streams. Along with the controller they can't be beat. I'll be using 2 6100's and the controller on my 180 I'm gearing up to build. Tunze products are great.

Konadog · 05/01/2007, 09:08 PM

I have a 6100 on my tank and am looking to install a second with a controller.
As Jonathan has said, I don't think you'll be unhappy with them. When considering your purchase, look at customer service, another plus when considering any Tunze product.

dlj420 · 05/01/2007, 09:10 PM

I have another q's can u run the turbelle stream 6060's with the multicontroller? anyone know?

t5Nitro · 05/01/2007, 09:11 PM

I have never owned a tunze, and they are suppose to be high quality. I did order a koralia 4 (1200 gph at 8.5 watts), and it really kicks out a lot of flow and in a wide stream.

I am sure tunze are probably better, but the koralias, no doubt, have awesome powerheads for a lot less $ too.

Tier2plus · 05/01/2007, 09:30 PM

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Originally posted by dlj420
I have another q's can u run the turbelle stream 6060's with the multicontroller? anyone know?

Unfortunately not, only model 6000, 6100 and 6200 are controllable.

sticky · 05/02/2007, 07:00 AM

My 180 has one 6100 on a multicontroller and the 2nd 6100 should be here this week. I can say that the 6100 I have now with the added programs of the new multicontroller are awesome. I had to sve quite a while for this but it is definately worth it.

jacmyoung · 05/02/2007, 07:34 AM

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Originally posted by t5Nitro
I have never owned a tunze, and they are suppose to be high quality. I did order a koralia 4 (1200 gph at 8.5 watts), and it really kicks out a lot of flow and in a wide stream.

I am sure tunze are probably better, but the koralias, no doubt, have awesome powerheads for a lot less $ too.

I have both Tunze Nanostreams and the Koralia 4, no doubt the K4 is a great value, but it is very large compared to the Nanostreams. It also draws 12W not 8.5W.

With a very simple modification, the Tunze 6025/6045 can pump out the same amount of flow as K4 and draws only 7W.

I have just discovered that the 6045 has a bigger motor than 6025, can drive a slightly bigger Tunze prop and pump out 1500 gph at 10W, compared to the K4's 1200gph at 12W.

More importantly, based on my observations of the new 6055, this Nanostream has the potential to pump out up to 3000 gph and draw only about 30W, even beating the Vortech pump. Whether Tunze will release such a monstrous Nanostream pump may be a wishful thinking though since it will cut into the 6000's sale.

phil519 · 05/02/2007, 09:03 AM

I love the streams (and the customer service) but I dislike the holder the pump sits on. Though I'm not sure if they have improved on that aspect since last I purchased a tunze. The magnet holders are excellent (just be careful as these are really powerful) and I would highly suggest budgeting for those while considering a tunze purchase.

Good luck!

Nano Chris · 05/02/2007, 04:27 PM

I want to get 2 Tunze 6055 nano streams when they come out and the controller. Supposed to be high quality.

05/01/2007, 08:09 PM	#1
dlj420 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: B.C Canada Posts: 24	Tunze Turbelle streams I was just wondering if anyone uses these powerheads? i am cosidering purchasing 2 with the multicontroller are they worth the money??? Thanks

05/01/2007, 09:03 PM	#2
bertoni RC Mod Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Mountain View, CA, USA Posts: 88,616	The Tunze pumps are supposed to be very high quality. If you can afford them, I don't think you'll be unhappy with them. __________________ Jonathan Bertoni

05/01/2007, 09:06 PM	#3
drummereef Team RC Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: STL Posts: 14,754	The streams are awesome. I personally have Nanostreams, but have some reefer buddies with the larger Tunze Streams. Along with the controller they can't be beat. I'll be using 2 6100's and the controller on my 180 I'm gearing up to build. Tunze products are great. __________________ -Brett 180g Marineland Starfire In-Wall 278 gallon system

05/01/2007, 09:08 PM	#4
Konadog Master of the 16 hour day Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: East Long Beach, So Cal Posts: 13,151 Blog Entries: 4	I have a 6100 on my tank and am looking to install a second with a controller. As Jonathan has said, I don't think you'll be unhappy with them. When considering your purchase, look at customer service, another plus when considering any Tunze product. __________________ Save the Reefs................................................................Save the world! -Ken Current Tank Info: Currently tankless, and loving it!

05/01/2007, 09:11 PM	#6
t5Nitro Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 4,384	I have never owned a tunze, and they are suppose to be high quality. I did order a koralia 4 (1200 gph at 8.5 watts), and it really kicks out a lot of flow and in a wide stream. I am sure tunze are probably better, but the koralias, no doubt, have awesome powerheads for a lot less $ too. __________________ ATI T5 club Current Tank Info: Left the hobby, looking to re-enter in the future

05/01/2007, 09:10 PM	#5
dlj420 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: B.C Canada Posts: 24	I have another q's can u run the turbelle stream 6060's with the multicontroller? anyone know?

05/02/2007, 07:00 AM	#8
sticky Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Wausau, WI Posts: 704	My 180 has one 6100 on a multicontroller and the 2nd 6100 should be here this week. I can say that the 6100 I have now with the added programs of the new multicontroller are awesome. I had to sve quite a while for this but it is definately worth it.

05/02/2007, 09:03 AM	#10
phil519 Got Rotifers? Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: NJ Posts: 2,760	I love the streams (and the customer service) but I dislike the holder the pump sits on. Though I'm not sure if they have improved on that aspect since last I purchased a tunze. The magnet holders are excellent (just be careful as these are really powerful) and I would highly suggest budgeting for those while considering a tunze purchase. Good luck! __________________ Phil NJ reefers club Current Tank Info: 120 RR Mixed Reef, Custom 40G sump, started Nov 2008. "Are you suggesting that coconuts migrate?"

05/02/2007, 04:27 PM	#11
Nano Chris Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 2,758	I want to get 2 Tunze 6055 nano streams when they come out and the controller. Supposed to be high quality. __________________ Chris ------- 34 Gallon Red Sea Max 130! Setup (Just got back into the hobby) Current Tank Info: 34 Gallon RedSeaMax!