I have two, The oldest I have the receipt for and is dated 2012. Works like a charm. That's all I have to say, I'll say no more.+1 vote MP40s because I've got 2 - both still working - 9 years old...
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I have two, The oldest I have the receipt for and is dated 2012. Works like a charm. That's all I have to say, I'll say no more.+1 vote MP40s because I've got 2 - both still working - 9 years old...
Can I just say how disappointed I was with Maxspect GYRE When building the shop I let the salesman talk me into these POC. They are shut off now and I’m now using a combination of MP40/60 and Nero’s
As I said, my Maxspect gyres had one head that would always continuously stop and start - I was never able to figure out why. I did go away when I hooked it up to an Icecap battery backup, so maybe there was a problem with that power supply. I’m still using them as a supplementary/backup gyre, but the Red Sea ReefWaves are far quieter, no vibration, wireless and have a quick disconnect for maintenance.I'm surprised I'm reading all these issues with the maxspect gyres.....
My gyre is going on 3 years old(maxspect xf250 original design) and is still running like a champ! I take it out about twice a year for cleaning, and thats all.
there are so many models of tunze pumps its a little over whelming.I have 3 Tunze 6105's that are 12+ years old and running strong.
Look for older non controlable ones. I paid $150 for 3 and they are all strong.
Tunze makes some very powerful pumps that would work on the back wall short side of a peninsula.
yeah the battery back up and extra wet side is pretty nice. the fact thet you can clean with out messing with the wires is huge.I have experience with the MP20 vortech and now tunze. Both great pumps. Tunze is better built for longevity. Vortech gives you the glam, supposedly they last a long time too. The extra $ to get the extra wet side mounts and battery backups are really appealing to the vortech. Maintenance is a breeze on them.
Vortech if you can afford it. They hold there value. I been using my mp40 for at least 12 years. Also, they makes upgrades and user-replaceable parts. My 12-year-old pump uses the new controller that I upgraded and new wet side for better performance.
Also they look the best.
I maintain the only reason people like vortech pumps is because the cord is outside the tank, so you get a cleaner look with popular rimless tanks. From a performance reliability perspective they are down the list and they are generally the most expensive. I've read of more problems with these pumps than other competitors in the same realm.
Rusted shafts, dry & wet side failures, fish sushi, you can't aim them (big issue as corals grow) and on and on.
I doubt I'll ever own one. i don't know when their patent wears out but they are going to be in a world of hurt when it does.
I like Tunze because they don't have any of the issues that I have listed about Vortechs and they offer the same type of controllability and better pricing.
I don't have experience with other pump brands(same price range)but just from reading there are a good 6 or so that I'd be interested in trying. We're lucky to have so many quality options.
I love the Reefwave 45's. I had a single one on my 75g. When I upgraded to the Reefer S-1000 I added 3 more. Easy to clean, strong variable flow, and has been super reliable.
wow I bet that was a hefty expense. why did you dislike em?Can I just say how disappointed I was with Maxspect GYRE When building the shop I let the salesman talk me into these POC. They are shut off now and I’m now using a combination of MP40/60 and Nero’s
i have to say if MP’s are out of your budget. You will not be let down by nero’s they are great price. and the app is great too. They look like they can not do much until you turn em on
While I would normally say the MP line is right up there in longevity and trusted to just work, I recently bought a nero 3 just to put a little more flow down low in my tank,I'm fairly impressed with the amount of water it can push, and the ease of use in the app.