Vortech mp40 or two mp10??

laredo300c · 03/02/2011, 02:03 PM

Ok so I have 120 gallon 48x24x24 lps tank, mostly softies. I am running a koralia 4 on one side and a 4 and a 3 on the other side, and I think I am now tired of seeing these power heads in my tank.. Looking to splurge and wondering if I should get 2mp10(one on each side) or 1 mp40...not looking for massive flow just wondering if any of above(1xmp40 or 2xmp10) will be more flow than two koralia 4 and one 3!! Thank u

Allmost · 03/02/2011, 02:08 PM

2 MP40 :P

make sure your glass thickness would fit MP10s max.

GR214 · 03/02/2011, 02:12 PM

I would go with the mp40

b16drag · 03/02/2011, 02:16 PM

None, get the Tunze Wavebox. :P

Saltwatercoral2 · 03/02/2011, 02:36 PM

mp40, same size tank I have, and use 1 mp40, now i have to downgrade, wish didnt have to, love that size tank and my mp40, but both have to go now!

laredo300c · 03/02/2011, 08:09 PM

Ok so I was hoping one mp40 would be enough....maybe down the line I can add another ......any experiences with bad mp40s...looked at the vortech sponsor forum and so many people complaining of bad pumps

ludiNano · 03/02/2011, 09:23 PM

2 mp40's.

powderhound · 03/02/2011, 10:05 PM

I have 2 mp40s in my 120

Zebodog · 03/02/2011, 10:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by laredo300c

Ok so I was hoping one mp40 would be enough....maybe down the line I can add another ......any experiences with bad mp40s...looked at the vortech sponsor forum and so many people complaining of bad pumps

It may seem like a lot of people with bad pumps but what you don't see are the hordes of satisfied owners - take a look at the customer service comments for Ecotech; even if you do get a bad one they'll take care of you.

Go with one MP40 now and continue to use one of you existing K4's at the opposite end until you can afford a second.

laredo300c · 03/02/2011, 10:20 PM

That is true..have heard great things about their attention to customer care....that is the main reason why I've decided to go for one mp40 now and save for a second one in two months...I know if I ever upgrade , my mp40s will be part of that new system...thanks

paraphish · 03/03/2011, 01:01 PM

Definitely go with the MP40s. As for bad pumps, I think you are hearing from the vocal minority. Bad pumps are rare with vortech and when they do occur, their customer service is top notch.

03/02/2011, 02:03 PM	#1
laredo300c Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: laredo tx Posts: 646	Vortech mp40 or two mp10?? Ok so I have 120 gallon 48x24x24 lps tank, mostly softies. I am running a koralia 4 on one side and a 4 and a 3 on the other side, and I think I am now tired of seeing these power heads in my tank.. Looking to splurge and wondering if I should get 2mp10(one on each side) or 1 mp40...not looking for massive flow just wondering if any of above(1xmp40 or 2xmp10) will be more flow than two koralia 4 and one 3!! Thank u

03/02/2011, 10:05 PM	#8
powderhound Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Lake Tahoe, CA Posts: 552	I have 2 mp40s in my 120 __________________ If it's snowing I'm going! Current Tank Info: DSA 190 pro 48inch cebu sun with 2x 400w radiums 4x54 t5 bubblemagus 220cs

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laredo300c Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: laredo tx Posts: 646	Ok so I was hoping one mp40 would be enough....maybe down the line I can add another ......any experiences with bad mp40s...looked at the vortech sponsor forum and so many people complaining of bad pumps

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ludiNano I'm becoming...Brundlefly Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Bettendorf, Iowas Posts: 1,804	2 mp40's.

03/02/2011, 10:20 PM	#10
laredo300c Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: laredo tx Posts: 646	That is true..have heard great things about their attention to customer care....that is the main reason why I've decided to go for one mp40 now and save for a second one in two months...I know if I ever upgrade , my mp40s will be part of that new system...thanks

03/03/2011, 01:01 PM	#11
paraphish Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Ft. Wayne, IN Posts: 52	Definitely go with the MP40s. As for bad pumps, I think you are hearing from the vocal minority. Bad pumps are rare with vortech and when they do occur, their customer service is top notch.