VorTech Propeller Pumps

super1man · 10/08/2009, 11:32 PM

VorTech Propeller Pumps anyone ever try one? good or bad results?

thanks garret

downhillbiker · 10/08/2009, 11:39 PM

I personally have not used one, but I would say 99% of people that use them love them. It is just whether or not you are willing to fork over $420 for a powerhead.

fishnut321 · 10/09/2009, 12:54 AM

worth it

pmrossetti · 10/09/2009, 12:58 AM

The only way to go if you have the $. No voltage/heat in the tank. Adjustable flow.Backup power available.

Ritten · 10/09/2009, 05:17 AM

I've got the mp10 and love it.

the lars · 10/09/2009, 05:41 AM

same here..love my mp40w...if u have a total silence tank i would not get one or just dont use short pulse mode ^^

CalmSeasQuest · 10/09/2009, 05:45 AM

MP-20 in a 39 gal CadLights Pro - Love it.

SDguy · 10/09/2009, 07:15 AM

I LOVE mine, even with the issues I've had with it (it's a Gen1). Planning on getting another one for the tank upgrade.

JAustin · 10/09/2009, 08:18 AM

Great pump!....it does suck that the MP40 is $400 but once you have one and you get over the cost it's the best pump out there (Tunze Stream pumps are it's = in price and performance) It's all about what you need in flow. You can aim a Tunze but you have a bit of an eye sore of a pump in your tank. The vortech has a very very wide flow pattern and has a killer under tow.

SunnyX · 10/09/2009, 08:21 AM

I love mine! I have two in my 100gl and they do a great job!

Look around the selling forums as you may be able to find them used at discounted prices. I purchased one new and another slightly used for about the price of a retail one. Lots of great deals out there if you look hard enough.

wetWolger · 10/09/2009, 08:42 AM

two MP40w's in my 180gal....I LOVE them

easily worth the money

Aerowen · 10/09/2009, 09:11 AM

I love mine, thinking about adding a second. The battery backup provides a peace of mind unlike any other.

jhc · 10/09/2009, 09:16 AM

If you're worried about noise don't get an MP10. My MP10 is significantly louder than my MP20. The MP20 is pretty quiet.

Good pumps over all with the exception of price.

unbreakable · 10/09/2009, 09:36 AM

2 MP40W and 1 MP10, love mine also

MazdaSPD3 · 10/09/2009, 09:41 AM

About the noise, I find you have to adjust the turnover to the lowest, move the wetside so its silent, adjust the turnover a bit higher, then adjust again (if needed), then turn it all the way up and adjust it again. It can be at 100% and be silent, but if it goes to 40-50% it may crackle like crazy but at the lowest% it can be silent again. Just change the speed and adjust until its silent throughout the entire range of speed.

kmu · 10/09/2009, 09:52 AM

For a 48x18x18 rimless, LPS,anemone, zoas and softie dominated tank would you guys recommend the vortechs?

I had in mind the MP20s

Start with one and get a second one when money permits then the battery back up.

PowermanKW · 10/09/2009, 09:58 AM

I just don't have an idea of how the flow is. My K4s are not perfect. Sort of hard to get the pattern right. Seems without the ability to aim it would be hard to get the right flow in the tank..... yet everyone raves about how good the flow is. So it is hard to picture the flow pattern. My LFS has one on a tank, but obviously I din't stick my hand in the tank to play with it.

Obviously I would not want one just for the flow pattern, all the controlability would be sweet.

mcrist · 10/09/2009, 10:42 AM

I have four in my tank and I love them. Just like anything you can get one that is defective but they have the best customer support too.

Lightsluvr · 10/09/2009, 11:28 AM

I use a pair of MP40Ws in my 350G tank - in fact that's all I use to supplement the returns at night... during the daytime, I add a 4600gph closed loop.

Works for me.

LL

davocean · 10/09/2009, 11:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kmu

For a 48x18x18 rimless, LPS,anemone, zoas and softie dominated tank would you guys recommend the vortechs?

I had in mind the MP20s

Start with one and get a second one when money permits then the battery back up.

I have a mp20 on same dims tank, works great, though I have it tuned way down.
My only issue is I'd like to bump it in flow, but I'll be blasting whats near it.
So one doesn't quite hit all dead spots.
Ideally 2 would be great, and even better 2x mp40's dialed to each other.
But I think you could get by one one mp20 for quite a while.
Mine is dead silent, but again, tuned way down.

the lars · 10/09/2009, 02:24 PM

stop complaining about the 400$...we have to pay 420€ here in europe..that should be about 550$ :/

kmu i think u should go all the way and take the mp40

mcrist · 10/15/2009, 11:26 AM

Check out this review of the MP10...

http://www.advancedaquarist.com/2009/10/review

graveyardworm · 10/15/2009, 11:30 AM

MP40w and love it. At first it seemed like a reduction in flow over what I had previous, but the alternating flow really helps to keep particles suspended. The corals really seem to like the surging flow and ebb's. Definately worth it.

Aquafred · 10/15/2009, 11:33 AM

Love them.
check out U tube or other posts on this forum for videos of them in action.

maynardjames · 10/15/2009, 08:04 PM

mp40w love it

10/08/2009, 11:32 PM	#1
super1man Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hartford, WI Posts: 147	VorTech Propeller Pumps VorTech Propeller Pumps anyone ever try one? good or bad results? thanks garret __________________ Superman Current Tank Info: 48x24x10 1" thick Custom Acrylic, 40lb Chunk of Tonga Branch Rock, ASM G3 Skimmer, Custom LED Pendents, Simple set up with Corals Growing like Crazy

10/08/2009, 11:39 PM	#2
downhillbiker Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Salt Lake City, Utah Posts: 2,831	I personally have not used one, but I would say 99% of people that use them love them. It is just whether or not you are willing to fork over $420 for a powerhead. __________________ The friendliest GIANT you'll ever meet. Current Tank Info: 200g Marineland Deep Dimension (Lumenmax Reflectors/Dual PFO 400w/Radium 20K) and 2xFrag Tanks (One TEK T5 fixture and one MH, Galaxy/Phoenix) on same system w/100g sump w/6"x100g DSB, AquaC EV-1000 Skimmer, Reeflo Barracuda return pump

10/09/2009, 07:15 AM	#8
SDguy Fish heads unite! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: San Diego Posts: 23,384	I LOVE mine, even with the issues I've had with it (it's a Gen1). Planning on getting another one for the tank upgrade. __________________ Peter SDMAS member Marine tanks since 1989. ><((((º>`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸.·´¯`·...¸><((((º> ·´¯`·.¸. , . .·´¯`·.. ><((((º> Current Tank Info: 240g butterfly and angel FOWLR. 15g QT.

10/09/2009, 08:42 AM	#11
wetWolger Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,955	two MP40w's in my 180gal....I LOVE them easily worth the money __________________ cheers, jent d-_-b Current Tank Info: 66gal = 32x24x20

10/09/2009, 09:36 AM	#14
unbreakable D: Join Date: May 2007 Location: ? Posts: 2,868	2 MP40W and 1 MP10, love mine also __________________ INTERNET= Serious Business!

10/09/2009, 12:54 AM	#3
fishnut321 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Warrensburg, Mo Posts: 763	worth it

10/09/2009, 12:58 AM	#4
pmrossetti Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Cali. Posts: 3,199	The only way to go if you have the $. No voltage/heat in the tank. Adjustable flow.Backup power available.

10/09/2009, 05:17 AM	#5
Ritten Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 2,164	I've got the mp10 and love it.

10/09/2009, 05:41 AM	#6
the lars Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Germany Posts: 136	same here..love my mp40w...if u have a total silence tank i would not get one or just dont use short pulse mode ^^

10/09/2009, 05:45 AM	#7
CalmSeasQuest Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Brighton, MI Posts: 1,230	MP-20 in a 39 gal CadLights Pro - Love it.

10/09/2009, 08:18 AM	#9
JAustin Acropora Nut Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Oklahoma City Posts: 1,628	Great pump!....it does suck that the MP40 is $400 but once you have one and you get over the cost it's the best pump out there (Tunze Stream pumps are it's = in price and performance) It's all about what you need in flow. You can aim a Tunze but you have a bit of an eye sore of a pump in your tank. The vortech has a very very wide flow pattern and has a killer under tow.

10/09/2009, 08:21 AM	#10
SunnyX Moved On Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Michigan Posts: 4,991	I love mine! I have two in my 100gl and they do a great job! Look around the selling forums as you may be able to find them used at discounted prices. I purchased one new and another slightly used for about the price of a retail one. Lots of great deals out there if you look hard enough.

10/09/2009, 09:11 AM	#12
Aerowen Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Long island, NY Posts: 497	I love mine, thinking about adding a second. The battery backup provides a peace of mind unlike any other.

10/09/2009, 09:16 AM	#13
jhc Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: citizen of the world Posts: 48	If you're worried about noise don't get an MP10. My MP10 is significantly louder than my MP20. The MP20 is pretty quiet. Good pumps over all with the exception of price.

10/09/2009, 09:41 AM	#15
MazdaSPD3 \| Budget Reefer \| Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: \| CA 90042 \| Posts: 436	About the noise, I find you have to adjust the turnover to the lowest, move the wetside so its silent, adjust the turnover a bit higher, then adjust again (if needed), then turn it all the way up and adjust it again. It can be at 100% and be silent, but if it goes to 40-50% it may crackle like crazy but at the lowest% it can be silent again. Just change the speed and adjust until its silent throughout the entire range of speed.

10/09/2009, 09:52 AM	#16
kmu Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: In the DESERT Posts: 3,306	For a 48x18x18 rimless, LPS,anemone, zoas and softie dominated tank would you guys recommend the vortechs? I had in mind the MP20s Start with one and get a second one when money permits then the battery back up.

10/09/2009, 09:58 AM	#17
PowermanKW Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,083	I just don't have an idea of how the flow is. My K4s are not perfect. Sort of hard to get the pattern right. Seems without the ability to aim it would be hard to get the right flow in the tank..... yet everyone raves about how good the flow is. So it is hard to picture the flow pattern. My LFS has one on a tank, but obviously I din't stick my hand in the tank to play with it. Obviously I would not want one just for the flow pattern, all the controlability would be sweet.

10/09/2009, 10:42 AM	#18
mcrist Premium Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Allentown, Pennsylvania Posts: 1,598	I have four in my tank and I love them. Just like anything you can get one that is defective but they have the best customer support too. __________________ Mark Current Tank Info: 450 Gallon Peninsula

10/09/2009, 11:28 AM	#19
Lightsluvr Tangaroa to 500 gallons Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Edmond, OK Posts: 5,855	I use a pair of MP40Ws in my 350G tank - in fact that's all I use to supplement the returns at night... during the daytime, I add a 4600gph closed loop. Works for me. LL __________________ Click on my username and select "Lightsluvr's Home Page" for a recap of our build thread - AGE Hybrid Tank in a 500G system with dedicated fish room. (Takes a few minutes for photos to load) Leave a note if you stop by... Current Tank Info: 350G AGE Hybrid reef tank. 500G+ total water volume. Three sumps for filtration. Barracuda Gold return and Hammerhead Gold closed loop pumps. DIY T5 light system on rails. MP40W x3 to supplement closed loop. 130G Water management system.

10/09/2009, 02:24 PM	#21
the lars Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Germany Posts: 136	stop complaining about the 400$...we have to pay 420€ here in europe..that should be about 550$ :/ kmu i think u should go all the way and take the mp40

10/15/2009, 11:26 AM	#22
mcrist Premium Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Allentown, Pennsylvania Posts: 1,598	Check out this review of the MP10... http://www.advancedaquarist.com/2009/10/review __________________ Mark Current Tank Info: 450 Gallon Peninsula

10/15/2009, 11:30 AM	#23
graveyardworm Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Nottingham, NH Posts: 7,251	MP40w and love it. At first it seemed like a reduction in flow over what I had previous, but the alternating flow really helps to keep particles suspended. The corals really seem to like the surging flow and ebb's. Definately worth it. __________________ -David- President - New Hampshire Reef Club There’ll be no one to save, with the world in a grave Current Tank Info: 100 gal lagoon/seagrass, 100 gal sump, Lifereef 72" skimmer, 180 inwall, 125 inwall seagrass/lagoon in progress

10/15/2009, 11:33 AM	#24
Aquafred Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 203	Love them. check out U tube or other posts on this forum for videos of them in action.

10/15/2009, 08:04 PM	#25
maynardjames Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: west tennessee Posts: 1,600	mp40w love it