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Kind of wish I would have waited on the Vortech

Discussion in 'General Discussion' started by Bymers311, Apr 25, 2011.

  1. Apr 25, 2011 #1
    Bymers311

    Bymers311 Inactive User

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    I bought an mp10 a little over a month ago and have loved it, but I just came across the new Smartwave by Hydor and I feel a little foolish now.
    http://reefbuilders.com/2011/03/04/koralia-smartwave-hydor/
    I watched a video on youtube of an interview of one of the hydor reps at MAX and he talked about how it will retail for around $60 in June when it is released. There are not nearly as many settings or speed variations as a Vortech, but it can control quite a few pumps as each plug is capable of supporting 100 watts.
    Just wanted to share in case there are some out there debating upgrading their pumps.
     
  2. Apr 25, 2011 #2
    mthomp

    mthomp Inactive User

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    eh, you still have cords in the water and it does not do anything a good timer can power strip cant do.
     
  3. Apr 25, 2011 #3
    mthomp

    mthomp Inactive User

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    eh, you still have cords in the water and it does not do anything a good timer can power strip cant do.
     
  4. Apr 25, 2011 #4
    AJ

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    It is an inexpensive way to change up the flow in your tank, but nothing like what the Vortechs have to offer. They do offer synch, anti-synch and feed, but they are not even in the same league as Vortech pumps.

    --AJ
     
  5. Apr 25, 2011 #5
    fmsill Cedar Falls

    fmsill Well-Known ReefKeeper

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    I dont think you went wrong i love my vortechs!
     
  6. Apr 25, 2011 #6
    AJ

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    +1!  


    --AJ
     
  7. Apr 25, 2011 #7
    Bymers311

    Bymers311 Inactive User

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    HAHA, I am getting the kinds of responses I was hoping for to make me feel better and more justified! I may have overreacted to the video. I think I am going to go change my current mode just to feel a little bit better still/DesktopModules/ActiveForums/themes/_default/emoticons/biggrin.gif.
     
  8. Apr 26, 2011 #8
    Nemesis

    Nemesis Well-Known ReefKeeper

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    Vortech mp10 all the way. No cords in the tank, no heat transfer. Plus they are just damn sweet.
     
  9. Apr 26, 2011 #9
    reefkpr

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    I bought a 10 and a 40 last week.  I put the 10 in my 28 gal nano cube and I think it's lots better than the 2 small koralias I had in there.  I put the 40 on one end of my 90 and the jury is out on that.  I may buy another 40 and put it opposite and remove the existing large koralia.  I hadn't heard of the smartwave so I need to do some reading.  I had a wave maker on the 2 koralias but gave it up because the pumps always stuck.
     
  10. Apr 26, 2011 #10
    FishBrain New London

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    I have had my mp40's for over a year and imo they are the best pumps in the world. They are pricey but with the incredible customer service there well worth it.
     
  11. Apr 26, 2011 #11
    mthomp

    mthomp Inactive User

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    reefkpr, I had 1 mp40 in my 90 for months and used the NTM there wasnt a single dead spot in my tank.
     

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