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Unread 11/27/2009, 07:02 PM   #1
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Vortech MP40W on 3/4" glass?

Will it work? I see everyone selling theirs and obviously these pumps have and have had issues of all sorts. That is one thing making me wary.

But is it moot given I have 3/4" glass?


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Unread 11/27/2009, 07:17 PM   #2
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I have four Vortechs on my 220 with 3/4" glass and love them. I also have two on my frag tank. No real issues to speak of.


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Unread 11/28/2009, 09:34 PM   #3
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I too was extremely worried about my starphire $$$ tank when I added a 40w onto it and once it was making a wave I gt really worried. I think you will be fine as long as its a well built tank.


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Unread 11/28/2009, 09:38 PM   #4
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Wasn't worried about tank integrity. I ran a Wavebox for 2+ yrs on an Oceanic. No issues. This tank will be better.

Vortech waves don't match the Wavebox anyway. I'd be using reef crest random I think.


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Unread 11/30/2009, 11:38 AM   #5
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I have 4 on 19mm glass, a bit thicker than .75" i believe. I did have one come lose and start wobbling, but overall they stay fine once you get them properly lined up.


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Unread 11/30/2009, 02:02 PM   #6
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My dad has 2 on 3/4" acrylic. Just make sure you take the spacer out and but still keep the rubber footing.


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Unread 11/30/2009, 02:48 PM   #7
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Just make sure you take the spacer out and but still keep the rubber footing.
HOpefully this will be obvious when it comes.


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Unread 11/30/2009, 04:23 PM   #8
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Should be no problems at all i had them on 3/4" tank to start before i moved them and they were fine


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