Flow Question

Babydaull · 08/09/2016, 06:06 PM

I am currently running a 425 and a 240 gph Hydor in my 20 gallon nuvo fusion tank. I have lps and sps. I have a guy selling a barely used vortech mp40 for an unbeatable price. My question... Is this mp40 going to be too much flow for my tank. If I got it, I would take the hydors out and only use the mp40. Please advice would be much apreciated.

Finland · 08/09/2016, 08:31 PM

mp40 would be overkill on a 20. mp10 would be a much better choise

scooter31707 · 08/10/2016, 10:50 AM

I agree that will be too much. MP10 or you could do a RW-8. Just for reference I am using a RW-8 in my 20 long QT and it moves water like crazy and it's only on the 3rd light.

Ebisan · 08/10/2016, 10:56 AM

You can always turn down the flow. And when you decide to upgrade to a larger tank, you still have a capable pump.

C.Eymann · 08/10/2016, 11:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ebisan

You can always turn down the flow. And when you decide to upgrade to a larger tank, you still have a capable pump.

While I definitely agree with your train of thought, I don't think can be applied to this case if the OP chooses to go vortech. Mp40 would probably be a touch too much (great AC/DC song)

. Even turned down all the way.
But who knows? Could Work, mp10 would be a much better choice though.

08/09/2016, 06:06 PM	#1
Babydaull Registered Member Join Date: May 2016 Location: Ohio Posts: 465	Flow Question I am currently running a 425 and a 240 gph Hydor in my 20 gallon nuvo fusion tank. I have lps and sps. I have a guy selling a barely used vortech mp40 for an unbeatable price. My question... Is this mp40 going to be too much flow for my tank. If I got it, I would take the hydors out and only use the mp40. Please advice would be much apreciated.

08/09/2016, 08:31 PM	#2
Finland Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 617	mp40 would be overkill on a 20. mp10 would be a much better choise __________________ Andy Current Tank Info: 280 reef

08/10/2016, 10:50 AM	#3
scooter31707 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Virginia Posts: 4,971	I agree that will be too much. MP10 or you could do a RW-8. Just for reference I am using a RW-8 in my 20 long QT and it moves water like crazy and it's only on the 3rd light.

08/10/2016, 10:56 AM	#4
Ebisan Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Bay Area Posts: 1,141	You can always turn down the flow. And when you decide to upgrade to a larger tank, you still have a capable pump.