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10/25/2008, 12:44 PM
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Location: Brockport, ny
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Vortec
I asked this question in my local forum but I thought I might get some different info on a larger scale here. I hae a 180 gallon mixed reef a lott of sps. do you think a single vortec would make a nice wave in it or do I need two
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10/25/2008, 01:06 PM
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Location: Lewisberry, PA
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I would go with 2 at least if it were me. I plan on adding two more units to my 120 when I can afford to. Good luck.
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10/25/2008, 07:59 PM
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I agree, at least 2
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10/25/2008, 08:39 PM
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I only have 1 on my 75 gallon, along with a maximod. I definitely think 2 would be best. If only they weren't so expensive!!
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10/25/2008, 09:03 PM
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I had a single on my 125gal 72" for a short time. It was hard to get a wave, but I could get one going. It really only circulated the water in 1/2 of the tank though. The undertow is so great with these that it only pushes water out about 2-3 feet then sucks it back in, thru the undertow. That's why two are really needed, one for each side.
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10/26/2008, 06:09 AM
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You can't go with only one. Two will be the minimum. Three will be fine.
It all depends on the amount and structure of the rocks in the tank. I have three pumps in my 125G mixed reef tank and am very satisfied.
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