1 MP40W in 48" 75g

phenom5 · 02/08/2010, 07:47 PM

Would a single MP40W be enough for a standard 48" 75g tank? Mixed reef with some LPS & zoas, but primarily focused on SPS.

I picked up an MP20 at a good price, knowing that it wouldn't be enough flow by itself. I've got a couple of koralias to supplement the flow of the MP20. I'd love to be able to remove all the other powerheads in the tank, and just run the MP40.

The other option is to add an MP40W and keep the MP20. Of course that would cost significantly more money.

jmoney · 02/08/2010, 08:55 PM

I have one mp40w in a 48 75 gallon it works just fine, my only thing is that I can't have it all the way turned up because it would blast the tissue right off my corals, so I've set up the return to take care of the other end of the tank, eventually I will get a second and run them both at 60% on antisync

nikon187 · 02/08/2010, 09:11 PM

if shooting for mainly sps then i would get the 40 and keep the 20 as well. in time one 40 will not be enough

jmoney · 02/08/2010, 09:23 PM

I am all sps, and 1 is too much for them on full blast, it nearly killed off my lokani because of the flow, thats why I backed down the throttle so much...do not underestimate these pumps

phenom5 · 02/08/2010, 09:25 PM

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Originally Posted by jmoney

I have one mp40w in a 48 75 gallon it works just fine, my only thing is that I can't have it all the way turned up because it would blast the tissue right off my corals, so I've set up the return to take care of the other end of the tank, eventually I will get a second and run them both at 60% on antisync

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Originally Posted by nikon187

if shooting for mainly sps then i would get the 40 and keep the 20 as well. in time one 40 will not be enough

Well, I know I'll have to make changes down the road as things grow in. I guess the biggest issue is if I'll be able to take out the koralias in the short term.

jmoney · 02/08/2010, 09:40 PM

yes, if you get an mp40w you will be able to pull out all of your koralias

sra127 · 02/09/2010, 10:23 AM

i have a 48" 90 gallon with 1 mp40 and a quietone 6000 as my return. i only have it at about 80% and EVERYTHING moves. I LOVE THE VORTECH!!!!!

02/08/2010, 07:47 PM	#1
phenom5 Unregistered Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Arizona Posts: 5,096	1 MP40W in 48" 75g Would a single MP40W be enough for a standard 48" 75g tank? Mixed reef with some LPS & zoas, but primarily focused on SPS. I picked up an MP20 at a good price, knowing that it wouldn't be enough flow by itself. I've got a couple of koralias to supplement the flow of the MP20. I'd love to be able to remove all the other powerheads in the tank, and just run the MP40. The other option is to add an MP40W and keep the MP20. Of course that would cost significantly more money. __________________ Rob Current Tank Info: DSA 155 Pro \| ATI Sunpower \| ATB 840 v2 \| Apex \| Wav

02/08/2010, 09:11 PM	#3
nikon187 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Edmonton Alberta Posts: 4,717	if shooting for mainly sps then i would get the 40 and keep the 20 as well. in time one 40 will not be enough __________________ ----------------- 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.

02/09/2010, 10:23 AM	#7
sra127 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Pembroke Pines, Fl Posts: 673	i have a 48" 90 gallon with 1 mp40 and a quietone 6000 as my return. i only have it at about 80% and EVERYTHING moves. I LOVE THE VORTECH!!!!! __________________ 90 Gallon, 30 Gallon Fuge, Octo 150 DNWB, 18 Watt UV, Carbon and Phosban, MP 40, 2 Icecap 660's running 6 T5's, Lots of coral, PBT, Naso, Yellow, Pair of B&W Clowns, Purple Firefish, Sixline and Radiant Wrasse 14 Gallon Nano, 150 HQI, Lots of frags, Clam, 1 Rainford goby needing a buddy.... Current Tank Info: 300 gallon custom tank.

02/08/2010, 08:55 PM	#2
jmoney Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: San Marcos, TX Posts: 970	I have one mp40w in a 48 75 gallon it works just fine, my only thing is that I can't have it all the way turned up because it would blast the tissue right off my corals, so I've set up the return to take care of the other end of the tank, eventually I will get a second and run them both at 60% on antisync

02/08/2010, 09:23 PM	#4
jmoney Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: San Marcos, TX Posts: 970	I am all sps, and 1 is too much for them on full blast, it nearly killed off my lokani because of the flow, thats why I backed down the throttle so much...do not underestimate these pumps

02/08/2010, 09:40 PM	#6
jmoney Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: San Marcos, TX Posts: 970	yes, if you get an mp40w you will be able to pull out all of your koralias