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Douglas 03-11-2010 12:50 AM

Vortech pump or wave box?
 
I just looking for opinions. I have a nano wave box now, but was wondering if a Vortech pump, could be used to the same effect. The wave box takes up space in a corner of the tank. (big black unsightly thing). Doug

BlueTang<3 03-11-2010 01:05 AM

how big of a tank do u got there

Douglas 03-11-2010 01:10 AM

72 gallons. The wave box, is a nano. The vortech i was looking at was a MP20

BlueTang<3 03-11-2010 01:30 AM

i am doubtful a mp20 would make a wave like a wavebox in a 70 gallon it is all on positioning tho

RIPTANK 03-11-2010 01:45 AM

The MP20 is too small to make decent waves in a 72 gallon. Invest in the MP40W.
I personally like the Tunze wavebox over the MP40 because I find the waves a lot smoother and love the sound of the water shooting down the top vent. Reminds me of the ocean.

Zoaelite 03-11-2010 01:48 AM

Go with the vortek, its like the most expensive toy you can buy for your reef (Well atleast for flow). When you initially get one you sit there for like 40 mins just testing all the functions, there really allot of fun.
Levi

burgerchow 03-11-2010 05:36 AM

waves
 
if you really want waves, get 2 vortech mp40s opposing each other. Wow

golf nut 03-11-2010 12:19 PM

Get the Vortech, the wavebox does zero in aiding detritus removal.

BlueTang<3 03-11-2010 12:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by burgerchow (Post 500586)
if you really want waves, get 2 vortech mp40s opposing each other. Wow

or 4 lol i put 4 in my 180 and if there are all cranked 100 % poor fish cant even swim :redface:

hockey nut 03-11-2010 04:45 PM

I have a Mp40 on my 75gal and it's awsome. I only have it cranked half speed and I get a good wave effect. Worth the money imo.


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