Do I need another MP40?

Khazmodain · 06/27/2011, 09:55 AM

I'm upgrading my SPS dominant reef from a 4 foot 125g to a 6 foot 180g. I currently use 2 MP40s in my 125g and am wondering if I'll need more flow when I upgrade. Am I going to need to get a third MP40 to place on the back wall? Or would 2 MP40s on one side and an MP60 on the other be ideal?

Thanks!

EcoTech Marine · 06/27/2011, 11:13 AM

I think when the tank is new that 2x MP40's should be ok, but long term you could add another or an MP60.

Khazmodain · 08/03/2011, 08:19 AM

I decided to add a 3rd MP40 to the back. I am quickly realizing that I either need to move it to the side or dial it down since it's moving all of my sand in the front of the tank.

IMG_4419.jpg

I'm running the 3 of them in reefcrest mode, but is there any way to turn down the flow on the back MP40 independantly?

Thanks!

EcoTech Marine · 08/03/2011, 02:14 PM

Are they ES pumps? If so check the full instruction manual for the autonomous speed setting on slave pumps, it allows you to do what you are asking.

Khazmodain · 08/04/2011, 08:17 AM

They are the ES version. I found what you were referring to in the manual and it looks like things are working perfectly now.

Thanks!

06/27/2011, 09:55 AM	#1
Khazmodain Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Des Moines, IA Posts: 231	Do I need another MP40? I'm upgrading my SPS dominant reef from a 4 foot 125g to a 6 foot 180g. I currently use 2 MP40s in my 125g and am wondering if I'll need more flow when I upgrade. Am I going to need to get a third MP40 to place on the back wall? Or would 2 MP40s on one side and an MP60 on the other be ideal? Thanks!

06/27/2011, 11:13 AM	#2
EcoTech Marine RC Sponsor Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Allentown, PA Posts: 4,870	I think when the tank is new that 2x MP40's should be ok, but long term you could add another or an MP60. __________________ Tim Marks President EcoTech Marine www.ecotechmarine.com If the above information doesn't help you, please contact us at 1-800-785-0338 ext. 2 or by e-mailing [email]support@ecotech

08/03/2011, 02:14 PM	#4
EcoTech Marine RC Sponsor Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Allentown, PA Posts: 4,870	Are they ES pumps? If so check the full instruction manual for the autonomous speed setting on slave pumps, it allows you to do what you are asking. __________________ Tim Marks President EcoTech Marine www.ecotechmarine.com If the above information doesn't help you, please contact us at 1-800-785-0338 ext. 2 or by e-mailing [email]support@ecotech

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08/03/2011, 08:19 AM	#3
Khazmodain Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Des Moines, IA Posts: 231	I decided to add a 3rd MP40 to the back. I am quickly realizing that I either need to move it to the side or dial it down since it's moving all of my sand in the front of the tank. IMG_4419.jpg I'm running the 3 of them in reefcrest mode, but is there any way to turn down the flow on the back MP40 independantly? Thanks!

08/04/2011, 08:17 AM	#5
Khazmodain Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Des Moines, IA Posts: 231	They are the ES version. I found what you were referring to in the manual and it looks like things are working perfectly now. Thanks!