Tunze streams

mg426 · 02/16/2006, 11:43 PM

greetings everyone. Anyone using a tunze stream?? would like to hear what you think of them

Shoestring Reefer · 02/17/2006, 12:02 AM

I did for a while. I think it was the larger of the non-controllable models, it was too much for my 125, but I'm not an SPS guy. I have nothing bad to say about them.

nemo g · 02/17/2006, 12:44 AM

theyre totally awesome,

knarly dude

Alaskan Reefer · 02/17/2006, 02:50 AM

I have two of the "small" size without controller in my 125. It's on the brink of being too much, but pointed at each other and with good placement, my LPS and softies are thriving along with the SPS.

JRFowler · 02/17/2006, 03:22 AM

I upgraded to one in my 4ft tank because of the increase of flow they offer, powerheads only push water in one directions, whereas the propellor style of the tunze stream draws water from the whole tank areas and pushes it out in different directions..

with the added benefit of pulses, and a handy controller add on allowing you to control these pulses.. also they have a feeding time button, a nifty device that allows you to stall the stream for 5 mins while u feed the fish.

melev · 02/17/2006, 05:23 AM

I have two Tunze 6100 Streams on a multi controller, and just picked up two Tunze 6060s to put in the back of the rockwork. I love that they use so little power, and if you prepare for it, you can plug them into a UPS battery backup to keep circulation in the tank for several hours if the power goes out. A UPS will last for a while based on how much wattage the item pulls. Lower watt pumps (the 6060 pulls 11w) will last a long time on a decent UPS.

smiller · 02/17/2006, 06:28 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by melev
you can plug them into a UPS battery backup to keep circulation in the tank for several hours if the power goes out.

Where did you get yours?

I have one of the older Tunzes which I have used for years, but have seen the Streams in action. They do get it done! Another biggie is customer service. I have had a couple of minoir problems with mine in the past, sent it in for repair and it was back on my door step three days later!

FishhyRen · 02/17/2006, 01:04 PM

I have a 6100 (haven't bought a controller yet)...
IF I had the money I'd buy a second one and a multicontroller...
Great units, low power- I wish they came with a 4 suction cup holder so I wouldn't have to buy the magnet holder... Other than that very pleased.

turtlespd · 02/17/2006, 01:55 PM

bulky but very pleased, especially cause i live in S Cali. Given the money they save me, Im able to make my money back in the long run, from 60 bucks a month to 50 which is 10 dollars a month 120 a year, whoo hoo. Thats the only way i can compinsate for the cost of them

Paul

Lunchbucket · 02/17/2006, 02:02 PM

i have two of the older style turbelles in my 58gal...they ROCK! nothing but good things to say about them!!

i guess the Turbelles are upgradable to the streams for arount 90bucks each...boy does that make me happy!!

Lunchbucket

collective21 · 02/17/2006, 02:05 PM

Two 6100's for my 180. Love them, but I think I need more.

Lunchbucket · 02/17/2006, 03:49 PM

flow from these bad boys is a sickness i tell you. the more i get the more i want

Lunchbucket

melev · 02/17/2006, 07:20 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by smiller
Where did you get yours?

I have one of the older Tunzes which I have used for years, but have seen the Streams in action. They do get it done! Another biggie is customer service. I have had a couple of minoir problems with mine in the past, sent it in for repair and it was back on my door step three days later!

I got the UPS at CompUSA for $99. It is an APC 1500. The first Tunze I bought was a Turbelle powerhead, which I later converted into a Stream by changing the impellar and cover, and using the better power supply. I had to buy a new driver though. This repaired one of two 6100s that came with my tank. Roger at Tunze helped get them up and running, after I mailed them to him for troubleshooting. He was very helpful.

The 6060s were just up for sale a few days ago on the DFWMAS message board, so I got them as well. I know they'll come in handy one way or another. Each one pulls 11w of power and moves 1600gph. I'm going to put one in the back of my rockwork for sure, just haven't done so yet.

2crazyreefers · 02/17/2006, 07:35 PM

I have a 6080 and a Tunzee wavebox on my 180 sps tank and IMO nothing else compares. As for the magnet holders for the price they are well worth it, unlike suction cups you never have to worry about them loosing grip causing a mess in your tank.

BryanJ · 02/18/2006, 12:24 PM

I have a 6080 on a magnet and I want to get a second 6080 and the rock holder to hide it. 2 6080's only use 30w of power compare that 2 4 maxijet 1200's which is not even equal to one 6080's flow rate.

Anemonebuff · 02/18/2006, 12:36 PM

They are the best IMHO>

bhdmc · 02/18/2006, 04:55 PM

I use four of them in my 125 SPS tank. No comparison to powerheads I used in the past.

ReeferJones · 02/18/2006, 05:07 PM

I have 2 streams in my 90, they are incredible....

BIGSKY · 02/18/2006, 05:12 PM

I have got 2 6100 and the controller they are well worth the cash.

bhdmc · 02/18/2006, 05:22 PM

I was wondering where everyone places their Streams pumps for the best circulation in their tanks. I currently have one in each corner and they cross each other. They are also at different heights in each corner. There are on a old wavemaker I purchase many years ago called "Ocean Motion".

deansreef · 02/18/2006, 05:34 PM

i am interested in how everyone has theres situated also

smalltime · 02/18/2006, 06:10 PM

Don't be cheap - get the magnet holder. The Tunze comes with a cheap holder. I would hate to see 3000+ gph loose in a tank.

Lunchbucket · 02/18/2006, 06:20 PM

3000+ gph loose in a tank!!!

Lunchbucket

chucksta1 · 02/19/2006, 02:34 AM

I think that there are two stlyles of magnet holders, old and new. The new ones allow for a few more degrees of off- center aiming. You could probably check in the tunze forum for details. The magnet holders are well worth it as the plastic clips are designed for a "euro" type tank top, not Nort American. Other than that, they're great!!

clkwrk · 02/19/2006, 02:50 AM

I used to complain about the prices until I got some . Now I have lots of Tunze pumps and other things.

02/16/2006, 11:43 PM	#1
mg426 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: maryland Posts: 6,923	Tunze streams greetings everyone. Anyone using a tunze stream?? would like to hear what you think of them

02/17/2006, 12:02 AM	#2
Shoestring Reefer Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Westerly, RI Posts: 4,989	I did for a while. I think it was the larger of the non-controllable models, it was too much for my 125, but I'm not an SPS guy. I have nothing bad to say about them. __________________ Mike Reefcentral Folding@Home team 37251 - Click my little red house to learn more and help medical science! Current Tank Info: 2, 20-gal low tech tanks

02/17/2006, 12:44 AM	#3
nemo g Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: west side iz da best Posts: 1,039	theyre totally awesome, knarly dude __________________ nG Current Tank Info: tis da bestest tank eva

02/17/2006, 02:50 AM	#4
Alaskan Reefer Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Eagle River, Alaska Posts: 2,360	I have two of the "small" size without controller in my 125. It's on the brink of being too much, but pointed at each other and with good placement, my LPS and softies are thriving along with the SPS. __________________ Unattended children will be given double shot espresso and a free puppy. Current Tank Info: 125g FOWLR -- Conversion Back To SPS In Progress

02/17/2006, 01:04 PM	#8
FishhyRen Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Jax, FLA Posts: 797	I have a 6100 (haven't bought a controller yet)... IF I had the money I'd buy a second one and a multicontroller... Great units, low power- I wish they came with a 4 suction cup holder so I wouldn't have to buy the magnet holder... Other than that very pleased. __________________ -FishhyRen 125Gal Allglass RR 600W MH lights 470+W VHOs Beckett Mod Skimmer AmpMaster 3000 Pump Current Tank Info: 125Gal AGA 55Gal sump/refugium, 1070W lighting, AM3000 return, 6100Stream

02/17/2006, 03:22 AM	#5
JRFowler Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 67	I upgraded to one in my 4ft tank because of the increase of flow they offer, powerheads only push water in one directions, whereas the propellor style of the tunze stream draws water from the whole tank areas and pushes it out in different directions.. with the added benefit of pulses, and a handy controller add on allowing you to control these pulses.. also they have a feeding time button, a nifty device that allows you to stall the stream for 5 mins while u feed the fish.

02/17/2006, 05:23 AM	#6
melev Moved On Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Ft Worth, Tx Posts: 43,217	I have two Tunze 6100 Streams on a multi controller, and just picked up two Tunze 6060s to put in the back of the rockwork. I love that they use so little power, and if you prepare for it, you can plug them into a UPS battery backup to keep circulation in the tank for several hours if the power goes out. A UPS will last for a while based on how much wattage the item pulls. Lower watt pumps (the 6060 pulls 11w) will last a long time on a decent UPS.

02/17/2006, 01:55 PM	#9
turtlespd Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Rosemead,CA Posts: 2,090	bulky but very pleased, especially cause i live in S Cali. Given the money they save me, Im able to make my money back in the long run, from 60 bucks a month to 50 which is 10 dollars a month 120 a year, whoo hoo. Thats the only way i can compinsate for the cost of them Paul

02/17/2006, 02:02 PM	#10
Lunchbucket Premium Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 12,924	i have two of the older style turbelles in my 58gal...they ROCK! nothing but good things to say about them!! i guess the Turbelles are upgradable to the streams for arount 90bucks each...boy does that make me happy!! Lunchbucket __________________ Trying to lose weight by walking is like trying to bake a cake w/ a cigarette lighter - Lunchbucket - "Nancy-Boy Extraordinaire" - maxxII- Current Tank Info: 58gal Oceanic RR, 2x400w MH (20k XM and 10k XM), Deltec PF601 Ca Rx, Deltec AP701 skimmer, mag950 return, iwaki 55rlt w/ an Oceansmotions 4-way unit, Tunze 7300 and 6000 each w/ controller, fluidized po4 rx

02/17/2006, 02:05 PM	#11
collective21 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: South Carolina Posts: 217	Two 6100's for my 180. Love them, but I think I need more.

02/17/2006, 03:49 PM	#12
Lunchbucket Premium Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 12,924	flow from these bad boys is a sickness i tell you. the more i get the more i want Lunchbucket __________________ Trying to lose weight by walking is like trying to bake a cake w/ a cigarette lighter - Lunchbucket - "Nancy-Boy Extraordinaire" - maxxII- Current Tank Info: 58gal Oceanic RR, 2x400w MH (20k XM and 10k XM), Deltec PF601 Ca Rx, Deltec AP701 skimmer, mag950 return, iwaki 55rlt w/ an Oceansmotions 4-way unit, Tunze 7300 and 6000 each w/ controller, fluidized po4 rx

02/17/2006, 07:35 PM	#14
2crazyreefers Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Vt. Posts: 733	I have a 6080 and a Tunzee wavebox on my 180 sps tank and IMO nothing else compares. As for the magnet holders for the price they are well worth it, unlike suction cups you never have to worry about them loosing grip causing a mess in your tank. __________________ My 4 part recipie for my acros = calcium - alk - flow & luck.

02/18/2006, 12:24 PM	#15
BryanJ Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Green Bay, WI. Posts: 2,938	I have a 6080 on a magnet and I want to get a second 6080 and the rock holder to hide it. 2 6080's only use 30w of power compare that 2 4 maxijet 1200's which is not even equal to one 6080's flow rate. __________________ Experience is the best source of information! Current Tank Info: 120 gallon mixed reef, 75 gallon sump, Sequence Wahoo, Tunze stream, Euroreef CS 8-1 and 2x250 MH

02/18/2006, 12:36 PM	#16
Anemonebuff Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: LI,NY Posts: 3,877	They are the best IMHO>

02/18/2006, 04:55 PM	#17
bhdmc Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: New York Posts: 956	I use four of them in my 125 SPS tank. No comparison to powerheads I used in the past.

02/18/2006, 05:07 PM	#18
ReeferJones Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 197	I have 2 streams in my 90, they are incredible....

02/18/2006, 05:12 PM	#19
BIGSKY Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Miles city MT Posts: 238	I have got 2 6100 and the controller they are well worth the cash.

02/18/2006, 05:22 PM	#20
bhdmc Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: New York Posts: 956	I was wondering where everyone places their Streams pumps for the best circulation in their tanks. I currently have one in each corner and they cross each other. They are also at different heights in each corner. There are on a old wavemaker I purchase many years ago called "Ocean Motion".

02/18/2006, 05:34 PM	#21
deansreef Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: north carolina Posts: 3,234	i am interested in how everyone has theres situated also __________________ the only dumb question, is the one not asked... Current Tank Info: 225 gallon peninsula

02/18/2006, 06:10 PM	#22
smalltime Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 724	Don't be cheap - get the magnet holder. The Tunze comes with a cheap holder. I would hate to see 3000+ gph loose in a tank.

02/18/2006, 06:20 PM	#23
Lunchbucket Premium Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 12,924	3000+ gph loose in a tank!!! Lunchbucket __________________ Trying to lose weight by walking is like trying to bake a cake w/ a cigarette lighter - Lunchbucket - "Nancy-Boy Extraordinaire" - maxxII- Current Tank Info: 58gal Oceanic RR, 2x400w MH (20k XM and 10k XM), Deltec PF601 Ca Rx, Deltec AP701 skimmer, mag950 return, iwaki 55rlt w/ an Oceansmotions 4-way unit, Tunze 7300 and 6000 each w/ controller, fluidized po4 rx

02/19/2006, 02:34 AM	#24
chucksta1 Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: mississauga ont. Posts: 490	I think that there are two stlyles of magnet holders, old and new. The new ones allow for a few more degrees of off- center aiming. You could probably check in the tunze forum for details. The magnet holders are well worth it as the plastic clips are designed for a "euro" type tank top, not Nort American. Other than that, they're great!!

02/19/2006, 02:50 AM	#25
clkwrk Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Mesa ,Az Posts: 10,257	I used to complain about the prices until I got some . Now I have lots of Tunze pumps and other things. __________________ ------- Feel free to use my photos for ONLY informative sites, education or enjoyment.All I ask is to include my Reef Central User id and where you got the photo ( RC).