Tunze Nanostream 6055's and controller.

[Adam G]

Well, it hurt like h*ll, but I invested in two Tunze Nanostreams 6055's and a 7095 controller. Ocean Devotion had them in stock and had mail order pricing on them. I wouldn't call it an impulse buy, but I am feeling a little buyers remorse. I thought I could help cure it by starting a thread to let you guys know how they work. Please chime in if you have some yourself or have any questions/imput.

The lowest I found the Nanostreams on line was $196 each, and the controller for $236. OD had them for $202 and $249 for the controller. I always buy from my LHS when they are within 10%.

What pushed me to get them was the fact that my 2 of my 3 Korila's burnt out in less than 4 months. At $65 a piece, I will be spending close to $200 a year replacing them at that rate. Keep in mind I am using them on the wavemaker function on my Reefkeeper 2. Even with the slow start feature, this is hard on them. I just can't see not using a wavemaker though. Constant flow in the same direction doesn't do much for my corals.

This link gives you some info on the controllers. I have the 7095 which can control 4 powerheads, or 8 with a splitter. Check out all the modes on the wavemaker. If you really want to see what it can do, check out the manual.

http://www.tunze.com/149.html?&L=1&C=US&user_tunzeprod_pi1[predid]=-infoxunter026

The nanostreams are new, and the specs are not on the website. Here is some info from another site. Note the flow rate on the 6055 is almpost 1500 GPH.

http://www.saltycritter.com/pumps/tunze_nano_stream.htm

These powerheads are way smaller than the Korilla's and have more flow. The nice thing is you can vary the flow rate with the controller. It has a light sensor as well to calm things down at night. I will post more after I get them installed.

[clownnut]

try push the feed button, and watch the pumps. you will see something no other pumps can do.

[oyam123]

Why not get a VorTech for $400?

[mattb]

What size tank?

[storrisch]

I def. want to hear your opinion on these. I am thinking about 2 6055's in the 75 I am setting up.

[Adam G]

The tank is a 155 gallon All Glass bow front. My plan is to get 2 more nanostreams once my wallet recovers and have 4 of them total. Until then I am planning on putting my functional Korila on an oscillator I have, and put that on the middle of the back wall of the tank at the top. Then I will see which program works with that configuration to get good random flow.

The reason I chose the nanostreams is for the reliability, the small size, and the versatility of the controller. I also thought the moonlight/light sensor was a great idea. It actually simulates a 28 day moon phase. I have to admit that I didn’t research the Vortech real thoroughly. I have read rave reviews on RC from people that really like nanostreams, and the warranty certainly can’t be beat. I was looking to invest in something that would last a long and be aesthetically pleasing. I guess those are the main reason I went the Tunze route.

Clownnut,
I hope to have everything installed tonight and then I will hit the feed button and see what happens! I have a feeling it has something to do with the fish safe feature I read about, but we shall see.

[clownnut]

Clownnut,
I hope to have everything installed tonight and then I will hit the feed button and see what happens! I have a feeling it has something to do with the fish safe feature I read about, but we shall see.

:biggthumpup: :biggthumpup:

[Adam G]

Didn't get time to get them set up last night.:mad: I did get them assembled and read through all the instruction. I also got the moonlight installed. Everything went together in a few minutes. Gotta love that German engineering. High quality and functional design. Tonight is the night to get them installed and play with the settings.

[Adam G]

So I have them installed and up and running. I have it set to interval 2 and pulse. What this means is one power head pulses from 100% power to 30% power for ten seconds, the it just stays at 30% power while the other one pulses from 30% to 100% for ten seconds. Then the other one goes back to pulsing from 30 to 100 while the first one chills at 30% for 10 seconds.

It really creates some intersting current in the tank. By biggest problem is too much flow. Some of my LPS are getting blown around too much and not extending as normal.

Over all I am really happy with them. The main thing I want is hassle free maintainence for years to come. If this is the case, then all is well.

[oyam123]

Cant go wrong with TUNZE!
I just ordered my VorTech, so all I need now is a tank to put it in.
I liked the 45 nanostreems, and I think the 55's are the same but controllable.
David G does the 4 x 25's and used some type of wave maker/timer.
If you have video try and post.
Good Buy:biggthumpup:

[Flounder]

I am going to get some tunze's I think...I just have to start selling my soul to afford them.

[Adam G]

The Vortechs look really nice. Boy they move some water! Do you have to purchase a seperate controller for each on you buy?

[Goldpony75]

nope each includes its onw controller. I guess the newest ones hae a wireless controller. way cool.The Vortechs look really nice. Boy they move some water! Do you have to purchase a seperate controller for each on you buy?

[storrisch]

any updates on the 6055's? I am a few weeks out from getting some I think.

[Adam G]

I am really happy with them. They are totally silent, and move a lot of water. I have them set up to pulse back and forth, and I get some nice wave motion. I have them slow down to 30% at night to keep things a little calmer for polyp extension and feeding at night. My lps and sps are doing well and showing a lot of growth. I would recommend them.