What size MP pump to get?

ReeferNtraining · 03/26/2017, 10:03 AM

I have a standard 75G setup with roughly 600 pH overflow and a single Ecodrift 4.1. I simply cannot get enough flow with this overflow/wave pump combo so I am considering putting an Ecotech at the opposite side of the tank. I am looking for opinions on getting the MP10 or the MP40 and why? I will probably move the Ecodrift towards the back of the tank and put it in continuous mode once I get the new pump. Thanks for any input!

lionfish300 · 03/27/2017, 07:34 PM

I would go with MP40 just simply MP10 is hardly push any water IMO

tkeracer619 · 03/27/2017, 07:42 PM

I'd certainly go with the 40 due to the tank size.

Potatohead · 03/27/2017, 07:43 PM

40 for sure with four foot length.

rocsec1 · 03/27/2017, 07:59 PM

I did two mp10's in mine

n2585722 · 03/27/2017, 08:14 PM

I have 2 MP10's on a 42 gallon hex tank and don't use them at max. With that said with the distance across your tank the MP40's would be way to go.

newbie2014 · 03/28/2017, 08:38 AM

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Originally Posted by n2585722

I have 2 MP10's on a 42 gallon hex tank and don't use them at max. With that said with the distance across your tank the MP40's would be way to go.

Likewise on my 40B. My two MP10s are at 50% power. But I only have softies and LPS. There's a member here who's using 4 MP10s for his 33 gallons SPS dominant tank.

For a 4ft. long tank, I'll go with two MP40s, and definitely the "QD" version. The "ES" are too noisy, IME.

scooter31707 · 03/28/2017, 08:39 AM

I recommend either two mp-10s or one 40

03/26/2017, 10:03 AM	#1
ReeferNtraining Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Fairborn, Ohio Posts: 71	What size MP pump to get? I have a standard 75G setup with roughly 600 pH overflow and a single Ecodrift 4.1. I simply cannot get enough flow with this overflow/wave pump combo so I am considering putting an Ecotech at the opposite side of the tank. I am looking for opinions on getting the MP10 or the MP40 and why? I will probably move the Ecodrift towards the back of the tank and put it in continuous mode once I get the new pump. Thanks for any input! __________________ 75g mixed reef; Skimz U34;2-Prime HD's; Synergy overflow plumbed as a beananimal; Aquamedic 8.1 & 4.1 wavemakers

03/27/2017, 07:42 PM	#3
tkeracer619 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Westminster, CO Posts: 17,289	I'd certainly go with the 40 due to the tank size. __________________ Hobby Experience: 9200ish gallons, 26 skimmers, and a handful of Kent Scrapers. Current Tank: Vortech Powered 600G SPS Tank w/ 100gal frag tank & 100g Sump. RK2-RK10 Skimmer. ReefAngel. Radium 20k.

03/27/2017, 07:34 PM	#2
lionfish300 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Las Cruces, New Mexico Posts: 795	I would go with MP40 just simply MP10 is hardly push any water IMO

03/27/2017, 07:43 PM	#4
Potatohead Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Vancouver Posts: 1,596	40 for sure with four foot length.

03/27/2017, 07:59 PM	#5
rocsec1 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Medina oh Posts: 1,782	I did two mp10's in mine

03/27/2017, 08:14 PM	#6
n2585722 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Cedar Park, Tx Posts: 1,072	I have 2 MP10's on a 42 gallon hex tank and don't use them at max. With that said with the distance across your tank the MP40's would be way to go.

03/28/2017, 08:39 AM	#8
scooter31707 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Virginia Posts: 4,971	I recommend either two mp-10s or one 40