The Ecotech Vortec is an awesome powerhead. The motor sits on the outside of the tank connected via magnet to the inside portion. The Ecotech does have a manual controller at this point, but in the future there will be a wireless controller to alternate the output, similar I suppose to the TUNZE. The Ecotech takes up very little room and I cannot complain. I currently run this on a wavemaker to alternate "on" / "off". I simply turn down the power at night (manually) and turn it up (manually) when I leave for work. One other thing about the Ecotech Vortec; a battery back-up is available for pre-order and will be out prior to the end of the month. Awesome for poweroutages.
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The TUNZE 6100 came in today. While it is quite larger than Ecotech, it puts out the same amount of flow. Both the Ecotech and TUNZE produce a wide flow pattern and after the initial impression, I believe the Ecotech is wider. What does TUNZE have going for it. An electronic controller that will automatically alternate the flow pattern from 100% to 30% randomly from 3 to 6 seconds or longer. You can also adjust the 6100 to have the same flow constantly without the pulsing effect.
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Anyone wanting to observe either one is welcome PM. I will NOT be keeping both of them.
MSRP: Ecotech Vortec $345.00
MSRP: TUNZE Model TS12 $391.96
TUNZE Magnets $36.00
See Members only section for a great price on the TUNZE and how to get it for significantly less.
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The TUNZE 6100 came in today. While it is quite larger than Ecotech, it puts out the same amount of flow. Both the Ecotech and TUNZE produce a wide flow pattern and after the initial impression, I believe the Ecotech is wider. What does TUNZE have going for it. An electronic controller that will automatically alternate the flow pattern from 100% to 30% randomly from 3 to 6 seconds or longer. You can also adjust the 6100 to have the same flow constantly without the pulsing effect.
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Anyone wanting to observe either one is welcome PM. I will NOT be keeping both of them.
MSRP: Ecotech Vortec $345.00
MSRP: TUNZE Model TS12 $391.96
TUNZE Magnets $36.00
See Members only section for a great price on the TUNZE and how to get it for significantly less.