Core 15, Vectra S2 or varios 4?

[Sitthanon]

I'm in the market for a new return pump and I'm looking for a second opinion on these pumps. I already have the apex and were leaning kinda heavily towards the core but I've heard a few issues about reliability, anyone that have had these pumps long term that can help me decide?

 

[Camaro Show Corals]

My vote is Vectta if you can’t afford an Abyzz.

 

[newbie2014]

I have a used Vectra S1 ( came with the tank) running on my 60g cube. It’s very quiet, and requires very little maintenance. I clean it once every 6 months, even though it can probably go longer.

 

[Joe31415]

I like the Vectra. I picked it up specifically for the feed mode that, instead of turning off, reduces the speed so the thank doesn't drain back into the sump.
However I already have two MP10s and two Versas. Part of the reason I bought the Vectra was because I can control it with Mobius as opposed to having *another* app on my phone or having to learn how another controller works (and can't make heads or tails out of that controller). I'm currently up to [pulls out phone] five different apps to control various things.

 

[mfinn]

I've used Vectra's and Varios pumps both great pumps.
My favorite of the 3 would be the Vectra.

 

[newbie2014]

I've used Vectra's and Varios pumps both great pumps.
My favorite of the 3 would be the Vectra.

You mind me asking why you prefer the vectra over the varios?
One thing I don’t like about the vectra is that it’s bolted together. That makes it feel solid, but it also means you need a wrench to open it for maintenance. I’ve been thinking about getting the varios to try out because I think it just twists open.

 

[mfinn]

You mind me asking why you prefer the vectra over the varios?
One thing I don’t like about the vectra is that it’s bolted together. That makes it feel solid, but it also means you need a wrench to open it for maintenance. I’ve been thinking about getting the varios to try out because I think it just twists open.

I've been using the Vectras since they came out and just like how quiet they operate. M1 and M2 ( x 2) , L1 and L2, and a S2
Yeah, you do need a allen wrench for the Vectra, but to me it's not a big thing.
I've only owned 2 of the Varios ( a 6s and a 4).
I guess it's just what ever you like, and price.
I don't have anything bad to say about either of them.

 

[Sitthanon]

Thanks guys, think I'll go with the vectra, more positive feedback around this pump over the core.

My vote is Vectta if you can’t afford an Abyzz.

I have a used Vectra S1 ( came with the tank) running on my 60g cube. It’s very quiet, and requires very little maintenance. I clean it once every 6 months, even though it can probably go longer.

I like the Vectra. I picked it up specifically for the feed mode that, instead of turning off, reduces the speed so the thank doesn't drain back into the sump.
However I already have two MP10s and two Versas. Part of the reason I bought the Vectra was because I can control it with Mobius as opposed to having *another* app on my phone or having to learn how another controller works (and can't make heads or tails out of that controller). I'm currently up to [pulls out phone] five different apps to control various things.

I've used Vectra's and Varios pumps both great pumps.
My favorite of the 3 would be the Vectra.