Tunze or Vortech

[Regal125]

I am currently running a single Vortech (100%) in my 55 gallon tank. I know this is a good bit of Flow. (a little over 60X per hour with my return pump), but I want more.
I am looking into either another Vortech or a Tunze Nano Wave Box. THey are around the same cost, but which is better?
My tank is going to be almost exclusively SPS, so Flow is my friend (plus I run the tank BB). Which would be better for my situation?

~Regal

[sks4613]

Buying couple Vortech myself for my 240 have no experience with either yet. Can let you know how Vortech are when I have running.

[Regal125]

I curently have a Vortech 40 Gen 2. It is a great powerhead. I had the original model and this is a drastic improvement IMO.
I am just wondering if I could do the same the the wavebox does with 2 Vortechs.
?
~Regal

[jumeda33]

I have two tunzes in my 150 and love them.

[ckusnierek]

I have not had Vortech but have had Tunze.

The only complaint I have heard about the Vortech's is that they are stationary and cannot be pivioted around to shoot in any direction.

[benny z]

op - do you have the wireless controlled vortech? i was able to get a 1.5" wave going on a 180g aquarium with just one vortech in short pulse mode with some patience.

[MeuserReef]

Take a look at the new Tunze Streams too... I picked up a 6105 and LOVE it. Its controllable and can pivot almost 360°, allowing you to aim the flow.

With that said, I am looking at perhaps an MP20 to go on the bottom glass (I run BB too) to assist with deutritus suspension. One thing I have heard about the Vortech's is the incredible undertow currents that they produce!

Both are fine products made by good companies (IMO).

[ducatimikep]

One of the great things with the Vortecs are that they
are expandable. You already have 1 in your 55.
Its easy to add a second, third, so on.
They have many features, where as the wavebox is just that; a wavebox.
I have a pair of MP40W's in my 90g & can easily mave the waves
top the tank on short pulse mode.