VorTech MP10

Mish1 · 10/02/2009, 04:38 PM

I have a chance to get two VorTech MP10s for my 75 gallon tank at a good price.

I researched them and see that 1 MP10 is rated up to 50 gallons but will having two of them create good flow in a 75 gallon tank?

VacavilleFC3S · 10/02/2009, 04:44 PM

definately, i'm currently using 1 mp10 on my 90g, with cheaper powerhead supplementing along with 800gph from my return, as soon as i get the extra money i'll definitely be buying another mp10 for the other side of the tank.

the first time you start a vortech up you'll be amazed all the crap it pulls up off the bottom

jhc · 10/02/2009, 04:45 PM

I have a MP10 and a MP20 in a 60g cube.

I think that 2 MP10's would be fine on a 75g. The only issue I have observed on mine is since the MP10 is so much smaller than the MP20 the flow is more concentrated. The MP20 is more of a wide flow so even though it puts out more flow it doesn't feel all that forceful when you put your hand in front of it as compared to my MP10. Unless of course my MP20 is defective that is and it should feel stronger but i don't think so.

jhc · 10/02/2009, 04:46 PM

One more thing.

My MP10 makes more noise and the dry side runs hotter than the MP20. Again I hope my mp10 isn't defective!

10/02/2009, 04:38 PM	#1
Mish1 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: NE Ohio Posts: 169	VorTech MP10 I have a chance to get two VorTech MP10s for my 75 gallon tank at a good price. I researched them and see that 1 MP10 is rated up to 50 gallons but will having two of them create good flow in a 75 gallon tank?

10/02/2009, 04:44 PM	#2
VacavilleFC3S Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Vacaville California Posts: 2,613	definately, i'm currently using 1 mp10 on my 90g, with cheaper powerhead supplementing along with 800gph from my return, as soon as i get the extra money i'll definitely be buying another mp10 for the other side of the tank. the first time you start a vortech up you'll be amazed all the crap it pulls up off the bottom

10/02/2009, 04:45 PM	#3
jhc Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: citizen of the world Posts: 48	I have a MP10 and a MP20 in a 60g cube. I think that 2 MP10's would be fine on a 75g. The only issue I have observed on mine is since the MP10 is so much smaller than the MP20 the flow is more concentrated. The MP20 is more of a wide flow so even though it puts out more flow it doesn't feel all that forceful when you put your hand in front of it as compared to my MP10. Unless of course my MP20 is defective that is and it should feel stronger but i don't think so.

10/02/2009, 04:46 PM	#4
jhc Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: citizen of the world Posts: 48	One more thing. My MP10 makes more noise and the dry side runs hotter than the MP20. Again I hope my mp10 isn't defective!