Vortec vs Oceans Motions

[Christeon]

I had planned to purchase an OM 4-way at $340 then decided I could neck the output on a Sequence Snapper down to 1" and use the Super Squirt assuming the super flows 2500 as advertised. I started doing the math and realized I could buy a Vortech cheaper than the closed loop and would be real close to buying two if I kept the plumbing the right sizes with the 4-way. I don't mind doing the plumbing, I like the fact that the returns are up high and hidden and don't care for the vortechs being on the side glass.

4-way $340
Snapper $195
Total $535 not including plumbing and hassle

Super Squirt $225
Snapper $195
Total $420

Vortech only $340

My tank is only a 75g but without 2 vortechs i wouldn't get an alternating current. So would 1 vortech keep SPS well or would I need to buy two to get the alternating flow, or since my tank is small would staying with the Oceans Motions setup be better.

Drilling my tank this weekend for overflows/returns and ordering whichever you guys thinks is the best.

 

[Anonymous]

I would go with two vortech's if you had to pick one. You could put a OM squirt on the return if you have a little extra cash.

 

[Anonymous]

Just reread this. One vortec would probably do you fine. You could always add one later if you had the need. They are suppoesd to be comming out woth a controler in the not so distant future. I still think a OM squirt on a 1000 gph or less pump would be good also.