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Is one MP10 enough?
Do you guys think one MP10 is enough for my 30 gallon long? I currently have two Korallia 1050gph pumps, which provides more than enough flow, but I want more random/natural flow in the tank. Thanks!
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I have one on a 40 breeder and it more than enough. It's only a 3' tank though.
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![]() My only concern is the area right below the MP10. Will the flow be dead there?
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The way the water bounces back from the other side of the tank keeps that area stirred up too. It's not as strong of a current there but there is movement.
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Landon, what are you keeping in your system? If you are keeping SPS I would go with two MP10's as you may find that you don't want to run one full out.
I have an MP10 on a 3g tank right now (experimentation tank) and I can turn it up to 30% without stirring up the crushed coral sandbed or sending water over the edge. I'm planning on 2 MP10's for my 65g, but I may change one out for an MP40. You can't go wrong IMO getting one MP10 and playing with it to see if you need more.
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Sounds like a good plan. You won't regret having at least one MP10 in your setup
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I now have two on my 58 (36"L x 18"W) and love the flow but when i had just one it still did an awesome job! So one on a 30 should be great!
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Using one mp10 on my 40b. Works great on reef crest 100%.
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I used one MP10 on my 40g breeder for about 4 months. It wasn't anywhere near enough for my tank. They only push water about 30" effectively. The last 6" on my tank was always stagnant compared to the rest of the tank.
When I added the second MP10, things were much better. Now I have my MP10 on a 24g Nano Cube and also use a Tunze 6015. I am not a fanboy of either company but the Vortech will be sold with the new tank. I am tired of the giant motor blocking my view on the side panels and I am tired of hearing the pump. It isn't loud but it is ALWAYS there. It never really bugged me until the last couple months after I got the Tunze. The Tunze is now tucked away behind some rock and no noise! Not trying to deter you in any way OP but sharing my experience.
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I should note... I dont have any stacked rock work, only "bommies".
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i have a 50 gallon and use one mp10 on reef crest 90% of the time and a koralia nano 425. i have a mixed reef tank. dimensions are 36x18x18
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go with the vortech they have wayyy more versatility with flow in my opinion than tunze
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I'm starting off with one mp10 in my 55. I know ones not going to be enough but until the finances allow I'm going to use one along with one of my other maxi jets. Curious if I get a mp40 next can you still sync them? Does it matter what model you have or are they all compatable.
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One MP10 definitely NOT ideal for a 30g long sps tank. Might be OK for mixed/lps/softy tank.
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What about using one on a solana?
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Would work great on a solana.
I would start with one on the 30g and add another if its needed.
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