Vortech Club MP40w and MP60w!^-^!

huskysglare1 · 07/05/2011, 01:50 AM

I'd just made a purchase of the MP60w. I didn't see any clubs for the Vortech so i figure i'll start one. Please share with us your experiences with your VORTECHs. Why you like it and how it changed your tank(s).

Caesra · 07/05/2011, 02:00 AM

less pumps, better water spread, more control, better extension in polyps, emptier pocket book. Sums it up

huskysglare1 · 07/05/2011, 02:01 AM

You're telling me. The wife almost killed me! OUCH!

chercm · 07/05/2011, 04:12 AM

running Mp60W at 100% NTM mode in my 4x2x2 ft tank

vanburen · 07/05/2011, 06:10 AM

There is a Ecotech vendor forum here on Reefcentral.

Kingsnake · 07/05/2011, 07:52 AM

I have MP40 on a 150g, can't get the waves going yet... I'm going to try CS. I have MP60 for 265g but it's not installed yet.

Felixc395 · 07/05/2011, 09:42 AM

The simplicity and versatility really validated the purchase. So many options and from such a clean looking, small pump. Really worth every dollar, easily.

huskysglare1 · 07/05/2011, 10:33 AM

you have only 1 mp40 in your tank felix? how is the flow. does it keep everything off the rocks?

Mr.Mcgibblets · 07/05/2011, 03:17 PM

How many and what size Vortechs would you guys recommend for a 120g (4x2x2) LPS tank? Also planning a upgrade to 180g soon so I would obviously like to switch the powerhead over to the larger tank when the time comes.

Felixc395 · 07/05/2011, 03:43 PM

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Originally Posted by huskysglare1

you have only 1 mp40 in your tank felix? how is the flow. does it keep everything off the rocks?

It's more than enough flow. I can turn up to 75% at most without sand everywhere. Everything stays in suspension just fine.

I don't understand why so many people need two or three for a tank like mine, they really underestimate the strength of these.

huskysglare1 · 07/05/2011, 03:45 PM

With the MP60w about 694 and MP40w at 450, i would go with 1xmp60. You can always get another one if flow isn't enough. but 7500 gph, that's plenty.

joker295 · 07/05/2011, 03:55 PM

i had 4 mp 40 on my 250 gallon and that was lot then i recently went and got 2 mp60 and all i can say is WOW!! lost a platinum clown to it..

huskysglare1 · 07/06/2011, 06:53 PM

How did you loose a clown?

CW from the OC · 07/06/2011, 06:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chercm

running Mp60W at 100% NTM mode in my 4x2x2 ft tank

I'd love to see a video of this!

chadfarmer · 07/06/2011, 09:15 PM

i have an mp60 and it sits on my shelf

Thatgrimguy · 07/06/2011, 10:38 PM

I have 2 mp60 and a mp10 in my 210g. They are so amazing that I went and bought another mp10 a week after they came in, to go in my 30g. They are simply amazing.

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pnavarro170 · 07/06/2011, 10:45 PM

i have an mp60 and an mp40 on a 4ft 120g. not even turned up half way on both.

nuclearheli · 07/07/2011, 04:36 AM

Had an MP40 on my 90 gallon tank. Upgraded to a 210 and decided to use the 40 along with another 40. Very happy, have them working in sync with my Apex. Originally thought it would be nice to have one 60 but then realized that I now had redundancy. If one goes down at least I have one running. Better one 40 running then none at all.

reeferstace · 07/07/2011, 07:03 AM

I have a 300g sitting empty with three MP40s waiting to go on it. I am hoping to add a couple more before it's all said and done.

Orcrone · 07/07/2011, 07:05 AM

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Originally Posted by chadfarmer

i have an mp60 and it sits on my shelf

Why are you not using yours?

huskysglare1 · 07/08/2011, 05:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by reeferstace

I have a 300g sitting empty with three MP40s waiting to go on it. I am hoping to add a couple more before it's all said and done.

why don't you just get a couple of mp60?

iPolyp · 07/08/2011, 06:55 PM

So for a 120g 4'x2'x2' mixed tank would people recommend 2 MP40's (one on each sidewall) or 2 MP60's?

Would the MP60's be quieter than the MP40's? Or would two MP60's provide too much flow?
Any advice welcomed!

dlp211 · 07/08/2011, 07:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by iPolyp

So for a 120g 4'x2'x2' mixed tank would people recommend 2 MP40's (one on each sidewall) or 2 MP60's?

Would the MP60's be quieter than the MP40's? Or would two MP60's provide too much flow?
Any advice welcomed!

From what I have read the 60's would be quieter because you wouldn't run them full blast. That being said, I don't think you would run the 40's full blast on a 4' tank.

I bought two MP40's for my 6' 180. I can't comment on them yet though as I haven't received them and I am still at least a month from completing my build.

Thatgrimguy · 07/08/2011, 09:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by iPolyp

So for a 120g 4'x2'x2' mixed tank would people recommend 2 MP40's (one on each sidewall) or 2 MP60's?

Would the MP60's be quieter than the MP40's? Or would two MP60's provide too much flow?
Any advice welcomed!

It would be complete and total overkill to get 60's on that size tank. You won't be able to run dual 40s on full without parting your sand bed in your tank. The 60s lowest setting is higher than the 40s max.

C0rp · 07/09/2011, 01:18 AM

Mp40 and mp10 in my 75. I run them at 50% reefcrest/short pulse and have awesome flow/waves. Even at 50% speed the undertow keeps some of my shrooms from fully extending! Have the battery backup for them and worth every penny I've spent on Vortech.

07/05/2011, 01:50 AM	#1
huskysglare1 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: San Jose Posts: 1,406	Vortech Club MP40w and MP60w!^-^! I'd just made a purchase of the MP60w. I didn't see any clubs for the Vortech so i figure i'll start one. Please share with us your experiences with your VORTECHs. Why you like it and how it changed your tank(s). __________________ Since Jan 2008 Current system: 170G+50g Sump/Bio-Pellet Reactor. 2x400w Radium+2x110w VHO. 2 x HYDRO Magnum 8 + 1xMP60w (removed 2 x Koralia 4). SWC 300A Cone (had SWC 200 w/ Red Demon); it's AWESOME! BRS DOSER(Cal, Alk, and Mag). Current Tank Info: 170g+50g sump

07/05/2011, 02:01 AM	#3
huskysglare1 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: San Jose Posts: 1,406	You're telling me. The wife almost killed me! OUCH! __________________ Since Jan 2008 Current system: 170G+50g Sump/Bio-Pellet Reactor. 2x400w Radium+2x110w VHO. 2 x HYDRO Magnum 8 + 1xMP60w (removed 2 x Koralia 4). SWC 300A Cone (had SWC 200 w/ Red Demon); it's AWESOME! BRS DOSER(Cal, Alk, and Mag). Current Tank Info: 170g+50g sump Last edited by huskysglare1; 07/05/2011 at 02:24 AM.

07/05/2011, 10:33 AM	#8
huskysglare1 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: San Jose Posts: 1,406	you have only 1 mp40 in your tank felix? how is the flow. does it keep everything off the rocks? __________________ Since Jan 2008 Current system: 170G+50g Sump/Bio-Pellet Reactor. 2x400w Radium+2x110w VHO. 2 x HYDRO Magnum 8 + 1xMP60w (removed 2 x Koralia 4). SWC 300A Cone (had SWC 200 w/ Red Demon); it's AWESOME! BRS DOSER(Cal, Alk, and Mag). Current Tank Info: 170g+50g sump

07/05/2011, 03:17 PM	#9
Mr.Mcgibblets Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Clearwater, Florida Posts: 123	How many and what size Vortechs would you guys recommend for a 120g (4x2x2) LPS tank? Also planning a upgrade to 180g soon so I would obviously like to switch the powerhead over to the larger tank when the time comes. __________________ Current Tank: 120g 48x24x24 Current Tank Info: 120g, SRO 2000 Skimmer, ATI T5, MP40

07/05/2011, 03:45 PM	#11
huskysglare1 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: San Jose Posts: 1,406	With the MP60w about 694 and MP40w at 450, i would go with 1xmp60. You can always get another one if flow isn't enough. but 7500 gph, that's plenty. __________________ Since Jan 2008 Current system: 170G+50g Sump/Bio-Pellet Reactor. 2x400w Radium+2x110w VHO. 2 x HYDRO Magnum 8 + 1xMP60w (removed 2 x Koralia 4). SWC 300A Cone (had SWC 200 w/ Red Demon); it's AWESOME! BRS DOSER(Cal, Alk, and Mag). Current Tank Info: 170g+50g sump

07/05/2011, 02:00 AM	#2
Caesra Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Rockford, IL Posts: 249	less pumps, better water spread, more control, better extension in polyps, emptier pocket book. Sums it up

07/05/2011, 04:12 AM	#4
chercm Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Singapore Posts: 2,971	running Mp60W at 100% NTM mode in my 4x2x2 ft tank

07/05/2011, 06:10 AM	#5
vanburen Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Alexandria, VA Posts: 372	There is a Ecotech vendor forum here on Reefcentral.

07/05/2011, 07:52 AM	#6
Kingsnake Moved On Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 120	I have MP40 on a 150g, can't get the waves going yet... I'm going to try CS. I have MP60 for 265g but it's not installed yet.

07/05/2011, 09:42 AM	#7
Felixc395 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 1,612	The simplicity and versatility really validated the purchase. So many options and from such a clean looking, small pump. Really worth every dollar, easily.

07/05/2011, 03:55 PM	#12
joker295 Registered Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: orange Posts: 688	i had 4 mp 40 on my 250 gallon and that was lot then i recently went and got 2 mp60 and all i can say is WOW!! lost a platinum clown to it..

07/06/2011, 06:53 PM	#13
huskysglare1 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: San Jose Posts: 1,406	How did you loose a clown? __________________ Since Jan 2008 Current system: 170G+50g Sump/Bio-Pellet Reactor. 2x400w Radium+2x110w VHO. 2 x HYDRO Magnum 8 + 1xMP60w (removed 2 x Koralia 4). SWC 300A Cone (had SWC 200 w/ Red Demon); it's AWESOME! BRS DOSER(Cal, Alk, and Mag). Current Tank Info: 170g+50g sump

07/06/2011, 09:15 PM	#15
chadfarmer Premium Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: ST Charles, MO far from nanook Posts: 11,045 Blog Entries: 1	i have an mp60 and it sits on my shelf __________________ If you think you know the answer than ask 3 more people the question Current Tank Info: 200 Gal RR,ATB medium, 4 AI blue sol,230 LBS LIVE ROCK, no sand , 40 GAL sump, airstar1800, 3 tunze 6105 1- 6205 1-6305, Geo 818, profilux3ex with toys

07/06/2011, 10:38 PM	#16
Thatgrimguy Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Gulfport, MS Posts: 371	I have 2 mp60 and a mp10 in my 210g. They are so amazing that I went and bought another mp10 a week after they came in, to go in my 30g. They are simply amazing. Sent from my SCH-I500 using Tapatalk

07/06/2011, 10:45 PM	#17
pnavarro170 S.T.A.R.S PRESIDENT Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: El Paso TX Posts: 3,963	i have an mp60 and an mp40 on a 4ft 120g. not even turned up half way on both. __________________ 150G

07/07/2011, 04:36 AM	#18
nuclearheli Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Cream Ridge NJ Posts: 878	Had an MP40 on my 90 gallon tank. Upgraded to a 210 and decided to use the 40 along with another 40. Very happy, have them working in sync with my Apex. Originally thought it would be nice to have one 60 but then realized that I now had redundancy. If one goes down at least I have one running. Better one 40 running then none at all.

07/07/2011, 07:03 AM	#19
reeferstace I'm a little people Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Over Yonder Posts: 1,392	I have a 300g sitting empty with three MP40s waiting to go on it. I am hoping to add a couple more before it's all said and done.

07/08/2011, 06:55 PM	#22
iPolyp Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 29	So for a 120g 4'x2'x2' mixed tank would people recommend 2 MP40's (one on each sidewall) or 2 MP60's? Would the MP60's be quieter than the MP40's? Or would two MP60's provide too much flow? Any advice welcomed!

07/09/2011, 01:18 AM	#25
C0rp Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: West Lafayette, IN Posts: 431	Mp40 and mp10 in my 75. I run them at 50% reefcrest/short pulse and have awesome flow/waves. Even at 50% speed the undertow keeps some of my shrooms from fully extending! Have the battery backup for them and worth every penny I've spent on Vortech. __________________ 75RR, 4" DSB, 29G AE Tech Sump/fuge/ETSS skimmer w Mag9.5, Mag5 Return, RKE w Net, Tunze Osmolator, Tradewind 1/5HP Chiller, 6x54 ATI T5HO, Vortech MP40WES/MP10WES w/Battery Backup, Sarcophyton, Clavularia, Capnella, Briareum, Lobophytum, Nepthea, Sinularia Flexibilis, Ricordia, Discosoma, Rhodactis, Zoanthus, Caulastrea, Blastomussa Wellsi, Isaurus Tuberculatus, Seriatopora Hystrix, Plerogyra Sinuosa, Euphyllia Paradivisia, Tubipora Musica, Ecsenius Midas, Paracheilinus Carpenteri Current Tank Info: pH 8.0-8.2, Temp 78-80, Salinity 1.026, Alk 9dKH, Ca 400, Red Sea Coral Pro Salt