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03/15/2016, 09:36 PM
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Location: Bronson, FL
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MP10 on 1/2in glass?
I have a 30 gal and I would like to buy a vortech mp10 but my glass thickness is 1/2in, their website states it should be used on 3/8 glass. Does anyone have any experience with this? Will it work? I could buy a mp40 but Im afraid it would be too powerful and just blow sand every where.
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03/16/2016, 04:43 AM
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In my experience, an MP10 just barely holds on with 3/8 glass. I had two on the back of my tank and the slightest bump caused them to fall. I'd personally go MP40 and and turn the flow down.
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03/16/2016, 07:35 AM
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Perfect. Thats what I needed to know. But, with the mp10 being not an option can anyone chime in with their experience with an mp40 in a smaller tank. Is it too much even geared all the way down? I have a mixed reef with a few sps.
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03/16/2016, 09:03 AM
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I just currently ran into this problem. I tried running my mp10 on 3/4 inch glass it held but it didn't not run. Id stay away from the mp40 if your tank is small I tired that as well and even on the lowest setting it was to much. In my experience id go tunze 6055 its controllable, quite and packs a punch. I purchased 2 units on my build and am in no longer use of one. There is a thread in items for sale if you would like to check it out. Another option would be the gyre 130.
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03/16/2016, 09:37 AM
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I have the new QD MP10 on my Planet Aquarium 65 gallon and no issues what so ever
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03/16/2016, 09:57 AM
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^^And the glass is 1/2 in thick?
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03/16/2016, 12:38 PM
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The MP10 held on my 1/2 tank, and it worked, but it moved or fell off very easily. I think i could be done, but I didnt want to risk it.
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03/16/2016, 12:56 PM
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Ok so no mp10 for sure. Now should I get a mp40 or a gyre 130 for a 30gal tank?
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03/16/2016, 01:45 PM
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IMO gyre would be a very nice addition to a 30 gallon. And i know from experience that they hold up to 3/4 inch glass. If my tank wasn't so shallow i would have kept mine. there's some serious power and amenities in these units and they def stir things up.
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03/16/2016, 02:45 PM
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Did you guys take the spacer off?
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