who'e using vortech's?

is anyone out there using this pump?

i have seen them in operation and am impressed but they are the new in thing that everyone wants.. my question is how do the endure? i dont want to buy these things and find that they are problematic...

thoughts please..

 

Leslie,

I have a neighbor who uses them & he has had nothing but trouble with them. He has a acrylic tank which these are not designed for. Apparently they overheat and are quite noisy after a while. He has had to go to manufacturer a number of times on different issues.

Mighty big price to pay for possible problems.

 

mmmmmm thanks for that... awsome design but too good to be true.... any suggestions on what pump to use for flow... i hear aqamedic are bringing out a stream pump but are just trying to perfect the mounting bracket.....

 

When you say vortech's what one are you referring to ? Did I miss a model number or a where to get or see one link ? Vortech covers several pumps and types.

 

i believe you are talking about the ones that go through the glass. a hydor koralia is similiar except you can AIM THE FLOW unlike the vortechs that shoot the flow in 1 direction.

 

We run several of the circulation vortechs work well but not wort the 350.00 price tag. Can be problematic also shaft wobble on one of them is enough to make it vibrate loose through a 1/2 glass.. Now if you are talking about Vortech Diatom filters ? I use own and use them also..

 

here check it out....and let me know what you guys think.....

Review - Battle of the Giants, Tunze Vs Vortech - SA Reefkeeping.com

 

heres another.....

 

I use them on a daily bases have been running about a yr now .. Works very well but a bit pricey unless they have came down ? The Korllia ? work just as well for the money.

 

yeah these pumps are R3050 here and the average salarys range from R2500-R5000 sorta like buying a house for us....

really want to make sure before i sell a kidney...