nano-streams, any problems?

[michika]

I was told the nanostreams cannot be used with a controller, is this true? Is there a way to get around this?

[Der_Iron_Chef]

I believe that's right...and I'm not sure there would be any way to get around it.

[kwirky]

cool, thanks for the feedback. Was considering whether the price difference between a nano-stream and a seio was worth it. It seems the nano-stream is a model line-up to compete with the seio for price by providing a little more innovation for a little more money.

[mr_alberta]

You can wait until the 6055 Nanostream comes out. That ones controllable.

[AndyL]

Check RC - there's some discussion of using the nanostreams and the hydors on the new TAAM wavemaker - apparently it's worked quite well. Doesn't bring the powerheads down to a dead stop, instead adjusting frequency being fed to reduce flow/power. (Read it worked well on the maximod too)

[GrimReefer]

Originally Posted by michika

I was told the nanostreams cannot be used with a controller, is this true? Is there a way to get around this?

this is posted by a Tunze rep on reefcentral:

"They need a long interval of at least 15 minutes to keep a decent service life. They will last longer the less they are switched. It is possible that periodically, especially as they become dirty, that they will run backwards. It is not ideal but within limits, it is possible."

the first time i plugged my nanostreams in, one ran backwards. unplugged it...plugged it back in, no problems. i've shut them down only once since then, and both needed a few restarts to run correctly.

[Der_Iron_Chef]

The impeller shaft on my SECOND 6025 has just rusted and broke off and is causing a horrible sound. Grrr.

Should I try a third time and hope for better luck?

[Buddyboy]

How about a Hydor Koralia pump? Seems to be attracting lots of (mostly good) attention. And cheaper too!

http://www.hydor.it/inglese/koralia.htm

[dirtyreefer]

The "teeth" that attach the Y-clip to the magnet broke off on mine. Apparently this is happening on quite a few of the nano-streams.

[Der_Iron_Chef]

Originally Posted by Buddyboy

How about a Hydor Koralia pump? Seems to be attracting lots of (mostly good) attention. And cheaper too!

http://www.hydor.it/inglese/koralia.htm

I'm definitely looking into those...have been considering them for a while now. I contacted the Canadian rep for Tunze, and they're already shipping out a new motor for my busted Nanostream. Pretty good customer service, if you ask me!