vortech mp10 or mp40

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  1. xan3x

    xan3x Flamingo Tongue

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    Which tunze would you recomend for a 36 gal bow front, amd do they com with the wave pattern driver?
     
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  3. nept2n

    nept2n Coral Banded Shrimp

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    Here's the link to the manufacturer TUNZE GmbH High-Tech Aquarium Technology: Catalog

    You will want to look at the 6105. It has the controller and it would be good for your current tank now and later if you upgrade. It's controllable from 792 - 3434gph.

    Marine depot carries it. Here's the link http://www.marinedepot.com/Tunze_Tu...uarium_Powerheads-Tunze-TZ1343-FIPHAD-vi.html
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    I'm sure if you google it you can find other online retailers. Are you planning on connecting this to a aquarium controller such as a digital aquatics reef keeper or something similar?
     
  4. Jake

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    I regret buying an MP10 for my 50 gallon tank because now I'm working on up-sizing my tank. MP10's, in my opinion, are not good for any SPS tank longer than 36". I should have bought an MP40 and just operated it at a lower setting.

    Tunze is actually about the same price as Vortech since you also need to buy a controller separately. The Tunze nanostreams 6055 and 6095 are controllable, but require either the single (~$65) or multi (~$270) controller. So a Tunze 6055 + a single controller cost about the same as an MP10.

    If you already have a Profilux or Neptune controller, I believe you wouldn't need to buy the Tunze single or multi-controller, making it more cost effective than Ecotech.

    In your case, since I assume you do not already have a Tunze friendly controller, I think Ecotech is the best option.
     
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  5. xan3x

    xan3x Flamingo Tongue

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    Jake Am i better off getting the neptune junior with a tonze ? to save some cash?