Vortech MP 10 ?

guppie · 06/21/2012, 06:45 PM

The way my tank is setup I would rather put 2 MP 10 instead of MP 40, my problem is I have a standard 100gal tank, and the glass is 2 1/2 mm larger then recommended. Does anyone run them on a tank that the glass is thicker then recommended? Thanks

Saltwatercoral2 · 06/21/2012, 07:05 PM

2 mp10s is not enough for a 100 gallon tank. You will need an mp40.

The pumps wont stick to the tank, and can cause damage to the pumps and void the warranty.

Buzz1329 · 06/21/2012, 07:12 PM

FWIW, I have an MP-40 on a 75. I was concerned that it would be overkill, but it is definitely not. It's set at about 70% in my SPS/LPS tank, and I supplement it with 2 maxi jet 1200s on alternating timers (plus the return from the sump). Very happy with it so far. Good luck.

dwolson2 · 06/22/2012, 01:35 PM

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Originally Posted by guppie

The way my tank is setup I would rather put 2 MP 10 instead of MP 40, my problem is I have a standard 100gal tank, and the glass is 2 1/2 mm larger then recommended. Does anyone run them on a tank that the glass is thicker then recommended? Thanks

My boss has an MP10(3 of them) on the back side of his 125, but I thought he once said they have fallen off before.

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Originally Posted by Saltwatercoral2

2 mp10s is not enough for a 100 gallon tank. You will need an mp40.

The pumps wont stick to the tank, and can cause damage to the pumps and void the warranty.

I also agree, you really need an MP40, if not 2 of them

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Originally Posted by Buzz1329

FWIW, I have an MP-40 on a 75. I was concerned that it would be overkill, but it is definitely not. It's set at about 70% in my SPS/LPS tank, and I supplement it with 2 maxi jet 1200s on alternating timers (plus the return from the sump). Very happy with it so far. Good luck.

My MP40 is at 55% with an MP10 and tunze suplementing them, I want to go to 2 MP40's only.

Donkeykong · 06/22/2012, 03:56 PM

with that small of a difference you will not see much effect, I was told by the Vortech techs that if the width is to much the motor can run hotter and you run the risk of them falling off, but I have seen mp10's used with in the range you are talking about. But with that said, I do not think two mp10's will be your best bet. For one mp10's are fairly load when fully cranked, I think they are the loadest of them all when fully cranked I dont know why but that is what I have experienced. I think you will have to have them fully cranked to get decent flow. I think geting 1 mp40 would be better than 2 mp10s for you, or you could look at used and try and find a good deal on some there.

06/21/2012, 06:45 PM	#1
guppie Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Glendale Az Posts: 696	Vortech MP 10 ? The way my tank is setup I would rather put 2 MP 10 instead of MP 40, my problem is I have a standard 100gal tank, and the glass is 2 1/2 mm larger then recommended. Does anyone run them on a tank that the glass is thicker then recommended? Thanks

06/21/2012, 07:05 PM	#2
Saltwatercoral2 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 1,617	2 mp10s is not enough for a 100 gallon tank. You will need an mp40. The pumps wont stick to the tank, and can cause damage to the pumps and void the warranty.

06/21/2012, 07:12 PM	#3
Buzz1329 Premium Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Staten Island Posts: 2,414	FWIW, I have an MP-40 on a 75. I was concerned that it would be overkill, but it is definitely not. It's set at about 70% in my SPS/LPS tank, and I supplement it with 2 maxi jet 1200s on alternating timers (plus the return from the sump). Very happy with it so far. Good luck.

06/22/2012, 03:56 PM	#5
Donkeykong Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Grover Beach CA Posts: 1,847	with that small of a difference you will not see much effect, I was told by the Vortech techs that if the width is to much the motor can run hotter and you run the risk of them falling off, but I have seen mp10's used with in the range you are talking about. But with that said, I do not think two mp10's will be your best bet. For one mp10's are fairly load when fully cranked, I think they are the loadest of them all when fully cranked I dont know why but that is what I have experienced. I think you will have to have them fully cranked to get decent flow. I think geting 1 mp40 would be better than 2 mp10s for you, or you could look at used and try and find a good deal on some there.