Vortech sizing help

msbreton · 09/01/2012, 12:39 PM

I'm looking to replace a couple of constant flow Koralia Evo 1050 pumps with a Vortech(s). The tank is a 75g (48Lx21Hx18D). The sizing wizard seems to point to a single MP40 but I understand you get a lot of capabilities if you have more than 1 unit. It looks like 2 MP40s would be way overkill. Should I go with 2 MP10s? No SPS yet but I would like to have some (Millipora, Montipora, and Setosa) in the future.

Thanks!

-Mike

Waddleboy · 09/01/2012, 12:44 PM

I think with 2 mp10s you will be fine for SPS in your tank. The mp40s would future proof you if you go bigger. I think two creates more random flow and better environment

msbreton · 09/08/2012, 07:52 PM

Any other thoughts? Two MP40s is a huge investment. I know you lose features when you one run one but how will one be vs. the two constant flow Koralias I have now?

OffDaHook · 09/08/2012, 08:18 PM

I run two mp40's in my 75 Gallon. They have to be positioned right not to stir up any sand. I run mostly reef crest mode a little over half way turned up. I like having them in there and don’t feel that it is over kill. But that’s just me.

If anything you can start out with one and see how you like it. I have read about the mp10's having a narrow flow and thats why I didnt try them. The mp40's were an upgrade from two Koralia 1400's

chrisfont23 · 09/08/2012, 08:23 PM

Check my sig. Barely halfway for an LPS dominant.

msbreton · 09/10/2012, 12:09 PM

Thanks! I think I'll start with 1 MP40 and hope to add a 2nd in the future.

ReachTheSky · 09/10/2012, 01:21 PM

One is going to make you want two. lol

I got one and had a Koralia 4 on the opposite side. Then got another quickly. Reef Crest mode in anti-sync is epic. I love seeing things sway in random directions.

Landsailor · 09/10/2012, 03:07 PM

Just go to their website and use the calculator. It will let you play around with the quantity of each size and show you the possible flow rates.

It's neat!

09/01/2012, 12:39 PM	#1
msbreton Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 138	Vortech sizing help I'm looking to replace a couple of constant flow Koralia Evo 1050 pumps with a Vortech(s). The tank is a 75g (48Lx21Hx18D). The sizing wizard seems to point to a single MP40 but I understand you get a lot of capabilities if you have more than 1 unit. It looks like 2 MP40s would be way overkill. Should I go with 2 MP10s? No SPS yet but I would like to have some (Millipora, Montipora, and Setosa) in the future. Thanks! -Mike

09/01/2012, 12:44 PM	#2
Waddleboy Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: NJ Posts: 766	I think with 2 mp10s you will be fine for SPS in your tank. The mp40s would future proof you if you go bigger. I think two creates more random flow and better environment __________________ Justin Current Tank Info: 90g Reef

09/10/2012, 12:09 PM	#6
msbreton Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 138	Thanks! I think I'll start with 1 MP40 and hope to add a 2nd in the future. __________________ Tank Info:75gal mixed reef-134lbs LR & 40lbs sand, Eshopps PF-1000 overflow, RS-1000 sump (20gal), Fuge (10g), Reef Octopus eSsence S-130 Skimmer, Reef Tec 400 pump, Aqua 25w UV, VorTech MP40wES, 2 Ra

09/10/2012, 01:21 PM	#7
ReachTheSky Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Burbank, CA Posts: 1,114	One is going to make you want two. lol I got one and had a Koralia 4 on the opposite side. Then got another quickly. Reef Crest mode in anti-sync is epic. I love seeing things sway in random directions. __________________ Van Current tank: 7.5g Nano-Reef \| Modified AquaClear50 \| RapidLED Par38 bulb \| 2x Koralia 240gph

09/08/2012, 07:52 PM	#3
msbreton Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 138	Any other thoughts? Two MP40s is a huge investment. I know you lose features when you one run one but how will one be vs. the two constant flow Koralias I have now?

09/08/2012, 08:18 PM	#4
OffDaHook Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Kissimmee, FL Posts: 515	I run two mp40's in my 75 Gallon. They have to be positioned right not to stir up any sand. I run mostly reef crest mode a little over half way turned up. I like having them in there and don’t feel that it is over kill. But that’s just me. If anything you can start out with one and see how you like it. I have read about the mp10's having a narrow flow and thats why I didnt try them. The mp40's were an upgrade from two Koralia 1400's

09/08/2012, 08:23 PM	#5
chrisfont23 Reef Monster Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Long Island Posts: 1,343	Check my sig. Barely halfway for an LPS dominant.

09/10/2012, 03:07 PM	#8
Landsailor Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 430	Just go to their website and use the calculator. It will let you play around with the quantity of each size and show you the possible flow rates. It's neat!