? on VorTech for 120g build

podcar · 12/10/2009, 09:47 PM

Im setting up a new 120 and wanted to know if I should use 1 or 2 MP40Ws in the Setup. This will be a Mostly SPS tank.

Thanks

somdinwong · 12/10/2009, 09:56 PM

i would definately go with 2

podcar · 12/10/2009, 10:00 PM

Thanks. I was hoping I could get away without dropping the 1k, but I guess not.

podcar · 12/10/2009, 10:08 PM

Anybody else?

dgill · 12/10/2009, 10:25 PM

Two would be better assuming you put them on opposite sides. I've got two on my Elos 120 (which is slightly smaller than US-made 120) and they work great. However, I have to dial them down quite a bit. Also, since one side is very visibile in the room I don't like the big Vortech hanging on the side. I'm considering the use of a Tunze 6105 or 6205 mounted on the back, and angled toward the center. So I may settle for 1 Vortech in the end.

nikon187 · 12/10/2009, 10:46 PM

I would go with 2 if you don't want to add more flow later on when your sps grow. I had 2 in my 80g for a while.

runningnreefing · 12/10/2009, 10:54 PM

I have two on my 90g, and I love the flow they produce.

maynardjames · 12/11/2009, 12:01 AM

2 have 1 in mine wished i had 2

gary504504 · 12/11/2009, 12:54 AM

+1 on using 2 got 2 dialed down on my marineland 200 gallon

12/10/2009, 09:47 PM	#1
podcar Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Suisun City, CA Posts: 122	? on VorTech for 120g build Im setting up a new 120 and wanted to know if I should use 1 or 2 MP40Ws in the Setup. This will be a Mostly SPS tank. Thanks

12/10/2009, 10:46 PM	#6
nikon187 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Edmonton Alberta Posts: 4,717	I would go with 2 if you don't want to add more flow later on when your sps grow. I had 2 in my 80g for a while. __________________ ----------------- Current Tanks: New 210 custom 84 x 24 x 24, 60g sump, SWC 250 extreme with bubble blaster 5000, 2 vortech mp40, 2 vortech mp10, 12 T5, Water blaster 5000, warner marine bio pellets, 60g clownfish cube, red carpet anemone with a 25g sump,SRO octopus 1000sss, 250w radium, lumenarc large.

12/11/2009, 12:54 AM	#9
gary504504 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: metairie, louisiana Posts: 206	+1 on using 2 got 2 dialed down on my marineland 200 gallon __________________ life is a fish tank,so swim and enjoy Current Tank Info: 130 gal sps tank

12/10/2009, 09:56 PM	#2
somdinwong Moved On Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: venice Posts: 593	i would definately go with 2

12/10/2009, 10:00 PM	#3
podcar Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Suisun City, CA Posts: 122	Thanks. I was hoping I could get away without dropping the 1k, but I guess not.

12/10/2009, 10:08 PM	#4
podcar Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Suisun City, CA Posts: 122	Anybody else?

12/10/2009, 10:25 PM	#5
dgill Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Windermere, FL Posts: 175	Two would be better assuming you put them on opposite sides. I've got two on my Elos 120 (which is slightly smaller than US-made 120) and they work great. However, I have to dial them down quite a bit. Also, since one side is very visibile in the room I don't like the big Vortech hanging on the side. I'm considering the use of a Tunze 6105 or 6205 mounted on the back, and angled toward the center. So I may settle for 1 Vortech in the end.

12/10/2009, 10:54 PM	#7
runningnreefing Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Chicago (60626) Posts: 1,450	I have two on my 90g, and I love the flow they produce.

12/11/2009, 12:01 AM	#8
maynardjames Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: west tennessee Posts: 1,600	2 have 1 in mine wished i had 2