About to buy some powerheads, and I would like some advice for a 55g.

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Originally Posted by gregzz4

Keep in mind, either of these pump brands can be turned down to near nothing flow, so either is good for almost any tank setup, but ....

The tunze that the op is considering are the non-adjustable ones.....


there are pros and cons for both brands......

the vortechs move massive amounts of water and not just the flow moving out of the pump, the create a substantial undertow as well........the programming is also far better than the tunzes...the low in tank profile is sweet too......the downsides to them are, you are limited to where you can place them in the tank as they are not point-able and the the "dryside" will limit you as well....the "wetsides" are the weak point and will likely at some point need replacing.....

tunzes move decent amounts of water, can be placed anywhere in the tank and the flow directed where you need it......when compared to the vortech, they are bulletproof.....the only downside to them is the in tank profile and the cord being in the tank.....