VORTECH MP40ES or TUNZE wavebox 6215

[Change3721]

Please kindly give your most straight forward opinions on the

a) performance

durability

of the above 2 products from your personal encounters.

Thank you.

[Joeteng]

I go for vortech mp40 cos it is small and powerful! motor is outside the tank so helps to reduce the temperature a little.

[Jameshong]

I'm hardcore vortech supporter and user....so if you ask me...One word ...go for it....hahaha... !!!!!!

[Ketchup]

If price is no concern i think definitely Vortech.

[kira76]

Vortech. Took me 3 weeks before I decided to get my MP40ES. Never regard getting it.

[Change3721]

Thank you everyone for your feedback. I will go for VORTECH then.

[Jameshong]

Thank you everyone for your feedback. I will go for VORTECH then.

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[xinga78]

Hi, read from some forums is that Vortech is a bit noisy.... or the noise been reduced in later models?

Any advice? Thanks...

[digibee]

My vortech is not noisy at all.

Mine is MP40w 2009 model.

You need to align the magnet properly.

[kira76]

mine just a slight humming when operating in short pulse mode. Only noticeable during nighttime when everyone is asleep.

[yooyoo99]

Is it worth the higher price for vortech? I m having doubts on tunze quality. Have been changing the power transformer every one year or so.

[kira76]

Is it worth the higher price for vortech? I m having doubts on tunze quality. Have been changing the power transformer every one year or so.

Base on the design, small signature and minimum heat addition to tank temp, I'll say it's worth it. Not to mention the various model of operation available on the ES.

[yooyoo99]

How about the durability of the vortech pumps?

[tropic]

I think durability wise it depends. But it all boils down on what you actually need. Targeting wave or just flow within the tank... With vortech if you do not align properly the ceramic bearing might gave way sooner due to the vibration etc.. I have two of them and i love the flow they give. If you have a shallow tank.. you can easily create a resonant wave.Couple with a targetted wavemaker it works well. i wish i can add one more .

[wchris12]

MP 40 Wes no doubts !

[braincoral]

vortech MP best!!!!!!

[Digiman]

U may want to refer to this article: Propeller pump performance

[Jameshong]

Those who interested to know more, pls read this Experimental Comparison of Measured Flow Output of Aquarium Propeller Pumps