Anyone mount their vortechs on the back?

tmc1313 · 10/14/2010, 11:53 AM

Does anyone mount their vortechs on the back glass? Was looking for some feedback because this is what I want to do.

RVANANO · 10/14/2010, 02:23 PM

I do

I have a 120 with a 1290 GPH return pump on full with two 1" returns in the tank and in the center of the back glass I have one MP40ES. It does a terrific job and it blends in since my back glass is black.

When I turn off everything but the MP40, I still get great flow and all the corals throughout the tank have great movement. Originally I wanted one on each side but I think I may stick with the one center rear mount. Of course I think a lot of it has to do with the fact that I have two rock islands with the MP40 in b/t them which really helps the flow get all over the tank.

tmc1313 · 10/14/2010, 02:42 PM

RVANANO, that sounds similiar to how I'm thinking about doing it. My tank is a 100 long 72"x18"x17". The only difference is, I want my return from the sump in the middle and have two vortechs on either side. The tank is shallow and only 18" wide. I am having alot of trouble deciding to go with either two MP10's or two MP40's. I really think two MP40's would be overkill. It's going to be a mixed reef.

Jeff · 10/14/2010, 03:16 PM

I have a 57 gallon rimless with 2 MP20's on the back. I think I loose some flow since they are not blowing water the length of the tank but I really think it looks better.

tmc1313 · 10/15/2010, 07:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jeff

I have a 57 gallon rimless with 2 MP20's on the back. I think I loose some flow since they are not blowing water the length of the tank but I really think it looks better.

Jeff, what are the dimesions of your tank? If your using 2 MP20's then I will probably have to go with MP40's on my tank. BTW, your tank is looking good.

ducatimikep · 10/15/2010, 09:28 AM

I tried it on my 90g.
The flow was too direct that way &
caused all of my substrate to blow away
(for lack of a more fitting term),
at least at the speeds I run mine at.
Looks cleaner but does not provide the flow
of one on the left & one on the right.

RVANANO · 10/15/2010, 09:36 AM

That could just depend on the substrate. I am using special grade and I have not had that issue. I run mine on reefcrest with 90% max intensity.

10/14/2010, 11:53 AM	#1
tmc1313 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Bristol, Connecticut Posts: 1,530	Anyone mount their vortechs on the back? Does anyone mount their vortechs on the back glass? Was looking for some feedback because this is what I want to do.

10/14/2010, 03:16 PM	#4
Jeff Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Chicago Posts: 11,907	I have a 57 gallon rimless with 2 MP20's on the back. I think I loose some flow since they are not blowing water the length of the tank but I really think it looks better. __________________ Always remember.... any time you reef, you also reef with every reefer that reefer has reefed with. Mitch 2/18/10 IWNFT343F Current Tank Info: Innovative Marine 20

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10/14/2010, 02:23 PM	#2
RVANANO SWAGON Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 3,404	I do I have a 120 with a 1290 GPH return pump on full with two 1" returns in the tank and in the center of the back glass I have one MP40ES. It does a terrific job and it blends in since my back glass is black. When I turn off everything but the MP40, I still get great flow and all the corals throughout the tank have great movement. Originally I wanted one on each side but I think I may stick with the one center rear mount. Of course I think a lot of it has to do with the fact that I have two rock islands with the MP40 in b/t them which really helps the flow get all over the tank.

10/14/2010, 02:42 PM	#3
tmc1313 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Bristol, Connecticut Posts: 1,530	RVANANO, that sounds similiar to how I'm thinking about doing it. My tank is a 100 long 72"x18"x17". The only difference is, I want my return from the sump in the middle and have two vortechs on either side. The tank is shallow and only 18" wide. I am having alot of trouble deciding to go with either two MP10's or two MP40's. I really think two MP40's would be overkill. It's going to be a mixed reef.

10/15/2010, 09:28 AM	#6
ducatimikep Needs Moar Cowbell Join Date: May 2008 Location: Anderson, SC Posts: 263	I tried it on my 90g. The flow was too direct that way & caused all of my substrate to blow away (for lack of a more fitting term), at least at the speeds I run mine at. Looks cleaner but does not provide the flow of one on the left & one on the right.

10/15/2010, 09:36 AM	#7
RVANANO SWAGON Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 3,404	That could just depend on the substrate. I am using special grade and I have not had that issue. I run mine on reefcrest with 90% max intensity.