To Vortech or not

saltjohnswharf · 03/07/2011, 09:05 PM

Planning a 27 gallon cube and was interested in using the Vortech MP10es. However, I have never had problems making good waves using just a couple powerheads. So I am conflicted. Either 2 - tunze 6015's or a vortech. Any thoughts or opinions?

mgraf · 03/07/2011, 09:47 PM

I just put 2 mp10es w on my 65. I have never had another controlled system of powerheads before, so I can't say anything about that. All I know is with the 2 mp10s, I can push a button and have rockn waves, push it again and have nice random flow throughout tank. Lower profile than most powerheads, takes up less room in your system and looks nicer! I love my mp10s

Shard · 03/07/2011, 10:06 PM

I have one MP10WES on my Nanocube 28g. I am really happy with the result, but have never had a Tunze for comparison. I will say the control options have been a great plus for me. The Vortech units really are well designed.

USN retired · 03/08/2011, 08:17 AM

Are your vortech's noisy?

nanojg · 03/08/2011, 08:49 AM

Cannot beat the broad, gentle flow of a vortech.

Shard · 03/08/2011, 08:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by USN retired

Are your vortech's noisy?

I only have a MP10WES, and no, it is not noisy. I can't speak to the noise level of a 40 or 60 though.

MelloW33 · 03/08/2011, 09:04 AM

I have a 40 and it is quiet. I didn't even have to do any fine-tuning when I first installed it. You can hear a low hum when the pump is running at full speed but I can put up with that when I see my corals growing like they have.

saltjohnswharf · 03/08/2011, 11:38 AM

What I like is in my system I am going to drill for an overflow and return. So if I use a vortech there will be zero powercords inside the aquarium display. Very minimalistic looking. The tunze would have cords inside. Think I will go with the Vortech. With the black background it should practically disappear.

nanojg · 03/08/2011, 11:48 AM

Two great companies with excellent products and customer service. I prefer the vortech power head and I use a Tunze skimmer pump.

reeftivo · 03/08/2011, 01:25 PM

vortechs!!!!!!!!!

yukondave · 03/08/2011, 01:29 PM

Love my vortech mp40. No cords, great flow, corals are happy, I'm happy. One day I plan to add a second one and replace my K4.

USN retired · 03/09/2011, 09:34 AM

Thanks for all of the replies, going to look into it now thanks.

saltjohnswharf · 03/09/2011, 09:39 AM

Ordering an Mp10es. Thanks for the input

03/07/2011, 09:05 PM	#1
saltjohnswharf Conscientious Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Carmichael, CA Posts: 524 Blog Entries: 1	To Vortech or not Planning a 27 gallon cube and was interested in using the Vortech MP10es. However, I have never had problems making good waves using just a couple powerheads. So I am conflicted. Either 2 - tunze 6015's or a vortech. Any thoughts or opinions? __________________ If you had to live the rest of your life in an aquarium what would your minimum tank size be? Think before you buy Current Tank Info: 27 gallon Dying Reef Biotope

03/07/2011, 10:06 PM	#3
Shard Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Valdosta, GA Posts: 624	I have one MP10WES on my Nanocube 28g. I am really happy with the result, but have never had a Tunze for comparison. I will say the control options have been a great plus for me. The Vortech units really are well designed. __________________ University: Biology M.S. - 2012, M.D. 2015 Tanks: (2) 28g Nanocube 150w MH HQI - 18w Actinic CF 29g Blue Spotted Jawfish Tank

03/08/2011, 09:04 AM	#7
MelloW33 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Indiana Posts: 591	I have a 40 and it is quiet. I didn't even have to do any fine-tuning when I first installed it. You can hear a low hum when the pump is running at full speed but I can put up with that when I see my corals growing like they have. __________________ Mark

03/08/2011, 11:38 AM	#8
saltjohnswharf Conscientious Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Carmichael, CA Posts: 524 Blog Entries: 1	What I like is in my system I am going to drill for an overflow and return. So if I use a vortech there will be zero powercords inside the aquarium display. Very minimalistic looking. The tunze would have cords inside. Think I will go with the Vortech. With the black background it should practically disappear. __________________ If you had to live the rest of your life in an aquarium what would your minimum tank size be? Think before you buy Current Tank Info: 27 gallon Dying Reef Biotope

03/08/2011, 01:25 PM	#10
reeftivo Skim junkie Join Date: May 2008 Location: chino, CA Posts: 3,417	vortechs!!!!!!!!! __________________ I told you not to be stupid you moron!(Stern) Current Tank Info: 60 gal cube/20g tideline sump-mixed reef, Aquamaxx c-tech Ca Rx, Akula 160 skimmer, paxbellum N18, mitras LX7 lighting with T-5s, apex controller

03/07/2011, 09:47 PM	#2
mgraf Registered Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Canal Fulton Posts: 741	I just put 2 mp10es w on my 65. I have never had another controlled system of powerheads before, so I can't say anything about that. All I know is with the 2 mp10s, I can push a button and have rockn waves, push it again and have nice random flow throughout tank. Lower profile than most powerheads, takes up less room in your system and looks nicer! I love my mp10s

03/08/2011, 08:17 AM	#4
USN retired Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Middleburg, Florida Posts: 94	Are your vortech's noisy?

03/08/2011, 08:49 AM	#5
nanojg Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Lubbock, Texas Posts: 2,174	Cannot beat the broad, gentle flow of a vortech.

03/08/2011, 11:48 AM	#9
nanojg Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Lubbock, Texas Posts: 2,174	Two great companies with excellent products and customer service. I prefer the vortech power head and I use a Tunze skimmer pump.

03/08/2011, 01:29 PM	#11
yukondave Registered Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Northwest Indiana Posts: 46	Love my vortech mp40. No cords, great flow, corals are happy, I'm happy. One day I plan to add a second one and replace my K4. __________________ Dave Current Tank Info: 90 gal mixed reef, 40B Sump/Refuge, plumbed in 13 Gallon Rimless Frag tank w/150w MH, AquaC - EV120, APEX, 6 Bulb Tek2 T5's, DIY Kalk reactor, Vortech Mp40, ATB KD150Pro Calcium reactor

03/09/2011, 09:34 AM	#12
USN retired Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Middleburg, Florida Posts: 94	Thanks for all of the replies, going to look into it now thanks.

03/09/2011, 09:39 AM	#13
saltjohnswharf Conscientious Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Carmichael, CA Posts: 524 Blog Entries: 1	Ordering an Mp10es. Thanks for the input __________________ If you had to live the rest of your life in an aquarium what would your minimum tank size be? Think before you buy Current Tank Info: 27 gallon Dying Reef Biotope

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