MP60 or MP40s

barney1215 · 01/17/2012, 07:46 PM

OK, I have a 60x30x24 reef that will be sps dominant. As of now Im running 2 mp40s on one side and one mp40 on other side with a couple tunze 6055s on back wall of single mp40. Been thinking about replacing the two mp40s with one mp60 and keep single mp40 on other side. Would that be a better alternative than what I have now? MP60 is 7500 gph and 2 mp40 is 6400 gph. Opinions please.

bif24701 · 01/17/2012, 07:59 PM

I would agree with that. But it really depends on your tank, what's in it and were you need the flow.

Maximus · 01/17/2012, 09:34 PM

I would sell all the mp40's and buy a pair of mp60's. As you can tell I like a lot of flow.

It would also make your tank look cleaner with only 2 Vortechs in it. Trust me, you will love the mp60's.

rogerwilco357 · 01/18/2012, 12:38 AM

I like having multiple 40's for the simple fact they break or stop working I still have flow . I have been thinking of replacing 2 of my mp40's for a 60 but talked my self out of it I still may buy the mp60 and add it to one side and one mp40 on the other but still keep the other 40 for backup ....good luck

Fishnthecorner · 01/18/2012, 06:38 AM

Well, first things first. Take out a second mortgage on your house, so you will be able to afford an mp60... lol

divewsharks · 01/18/2012, 08:32 AM

a pair of mp60's would definitely do the job, and be cleaner look. however your fish may not like it as much (they put out a crazy amount of flow).
In one of the tanks i routinely see with a pair of MP60s, the fish congregate at the edge of the reef where the flow is the least.

01/17/2012, 07:46 PM	#1
barney1215 Moved On Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 74	MP60 or MP40s OK, I have a 60x30x24 reef that will be sps dominant. As of now Im running 2 mp40s on one side and one mp40 on other side with a couple tunze 6055s on back wall of single mp40. Been thinking about replacing the two mp40s with one mp60 and keep single mp40 on other side. Would that be a better alternative than what I have now? MP60 is 7500 gph and 2 mp40 is 6400 gph. Opinions please. Last edited by barney1215; 01/17/2012 at 07:55 PM.

01/17/2012, 07:59 PM	#2
bif24701 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Florida, FWB Posts: 3,389	I would agree with that. But it really depends on your tank, what's in it and were you need the flow. __________________ 180 Mixed Reef SRO-5000 Skimmer Neptune APEX Gold Kessil AP700/ MP60+6105 Kalk+2 part/ Cheato Fuge Current Tank Info: 180 SPS Dominant

01/17/2012, 09:34 PM	#3
Maximus Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Monterey County Posts: 6,442	I would sell all the mp40's and buy a pair of mp60's. As you can tell I like a lot of flow. It would also make your tank look cleaner with only 2 Vortechs in it. Trust me, you will love the mp60's. __________________ This space for rent... Current Tank Info: 36x36x16 A.G.E. tank. Lighting: ATI Straton. Circulation: 2x Vortech MP40wQd's. Skimmer: Red Sea 300. Controller: Neptune Apex. Doser: Neptune Dos.

01/18/2012, 12:38 AM	#4
rogerwilco357 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: michigan Posts: 1,391	I like having multiple 40's for the simple fact they break or stop working I still have flow . I have been thinking of replacing 2 of my mp40's for a 60 but talked my self out of it I still may buy the mp60 and add it to one side and one mp40 on the other but still keep the other 40 for backup ....good luck __________________ hook line and sinker Current Tank Info: 2x2x4 120gal,sump45 gal.RKE controller,ATI Powermodule 8x80watt,1MP20+2MP40,1 mp10,RoyalExclusive Alpha200

01/18/2012, 06:38 AM	#5
Fishnthecorner Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: United States Posts: 430	Well, first things first. Take out a second mortgage on your house, so you will be able to afford an mp60... lol __________________ My Tank: http://www.rmgconstruction.com/1000L%20FOWLR.htm Current Tank Info: 1000L FOWLR Corner Bow

01/18/2012, 08:32 AM	#6
divewsharks Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 1,905	a pair of mp60's would definitely do the job, and be cleaner look. however your fish may not like it as much (they put out a crazy amount of flow). In one of the tanks i routinely see with a pair of MP60s, the fish congregate at the edge of the reef where the flow is the least.