Vortech question...

rs1831 · 07/09/2009, 09:48 PM

Which vortech would you use on a 75 gallon sps tank?

nikon187 · 07/09/2009, 09:51 PM

MP40w hands down. Possibly 2 if it is a full blown SPS tank and depending on size of corals

pugbreath13 · 07/09/2009, 10:26 PM

I just purchased the MP40 for my 70G.

rs1831 · 07/09/2009, 10:36 PM

Do you think with an Eheim 1262 return pump and a vortech 40 on the other side I would be all set for flow in a tank that has about 80-90% sps and then lps on the sand bed?

Mike31154 · 07/09/2009, 10:46 PM

I have two MP40Ws on my 75, no SPS. Just added the second recently after running about a year on a single MP40W. With the single pump I ran it in long pulse mode at 100% and it worked fine, but quite audible ramping up from idle to 100%. I don't have a sump so the only other flow is a minimal amount from an empty canister filter shooting across the short side of the tank. I found with a single pump, the far side of the tank was lacking in flow. Now that I have the second, I can run them in anti synch mode on long pulse at around 75%. This cuts down on the motor noise and provides more even, random flow throughout the tank. In short, with an SPS dominated tank, you'll do better with two MP40Ws. I realize that's a fair chunk of cash and it's one reason I waited a year to get the second, but if you're looking for flow second to none, that's pretty much the bottom line, VorTech wise. There are other pumps out there of course.

07/09/2009, 09:48 PM	#1
rs1831 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: NH Posts: 480	Vortech question... Which vortech would you use on a 75 gallon sps tank?

07/09/2009, 09:51 PM	#2
nikon187 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Edmonton Alberta Posts: 4,717	MP40w hands down. Possibly 2 if it is a full blown SPS tank and depending on size of corals __________________ ----------------- Current Tanks: New 210 custom 84 x 24 x 24, 60g sump, SWC 250 extreme with bubble blaster 5000, 2 vortech mp40, 2 vortech mp10, 12 T5, Water blaster 5000, warner marine bio pellets, 60g clownfish cube, red carpet anemone with a 25g sump,SRO octopus 1000sss, 250w radium, lumenarc large.

07/09/2009, 10:46 PM	#5
Mike31154 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: B.C. Canada Posts: 1,555	I have two MP40Ws on my 75, no SPS. Just added the second recently after running about a year on a single MP40W. With the single pump I ran it in long pulse mode at 100% and it worked fine, but quite audible ramping up from idle to 100%. I don't have a sump so the only other flow is a minimal amount from an empty canister filter shooting across the short side of the tank. I found with a single pump, the far side of the tank was lacking in flow. Now that I have the second, I can run them in anti synch mode on long pulse at around 75%. This cuts down on the motor noise and provides more even, random flow throughout the tank. In short, with an SPS dominated tank, you'll do better with two MP40Ws. I realize that's a fair chunk of cash and it's one reason I waited a year to get the second, but if you're looking for flow second to none, that's pretty much the bottom line, VorTech wise. There are other pumps out there of course. __________________ Mike Current Tank Info: 77g sumpless sw with rock, sand, a few critters, fishes & polyps. Lights, pumps.....

07/09/2009, 10:26 PM	#3
pugbreath13 Moved On Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: The former United States Posts: 466	I just purchased the MP40 for my 70G.

07/09/2009, 10:36 PM	#4
rs1831 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: NH Posts: 480	Do you think with an Eheim 1262 return pump and a vortech 40 on the other side I would be all set for flow in a tank that has about 80-90% sps and then lps on the sand bed?