flow

Saltwatercoral2 · 06/15/2011, 10:51 PM

I am wantint to setup a 48L x 24W x 18H 90 gallon shallow tank. So for flow, I was wondering If I can get away with 1 mp10w es and an mp40w es, Corals would be lps, clams, anenome, and softies.

e46slc · 06/15/2011, 10:56 PM

I think you'll be fine with that setup. Along with the return, I think the two vortechs will give you enough random flow for what you are wanting to keep coral wise.

Saltwatercoral2 · 06/16/2011, 04:07 PM

my return will atleast be 1,000 GPH. anyone else?

Saltwatercoral2 · 06/17/2011, 02:32 PM

anyone else, tryin to price all the stuff together so i can start collecting in the next month or so.

Saltwatercoral2 · 06/21/2011, 12:30 PM

anyonme?

greech · 06/21/2011, 12:34 PM

If you can swing 2 40's go for it as you can dial them back if needed. However for a tank with your dimensions I think you're good.

If anything you may just want to add a small Tunze or Koralia to the mix down the road.

AugustWest · 06/21/2011, 04:54 PM

Yeah, if you can swing it go with 2 MP40's. I have an MP40 and an MP10 in a 30"x30" tank. If it were any bigger I would definitely want another MP40 instead of the MP10.

username in use · 06/21/2011, 06:21 PM

What size is your sump? 1000gph is a fair amount of turnover. You could drop that to 500-600 and make up for it with the extra MP40 and gain a little efficiency in both electricity/flow and ability of your filtration system to process waste.

Bedroomgangsta · 06/21/2011, 06:27 PM

Dude jealous- Totally my dream tank dimensions. I hope you start a build thread so I can subscribe

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Saltwatercoral2 · 06/21/2011, 06:46 PM

my sump is a 30 Long 36 x 12 x 17

username in use · 06/21/2011, 06:52 PM

12" is not much space to push 1000gph. You might have issues keeping bubbles out of the return. Depending on how your stand is built, you might be able to fit a 40 breeder under that tank which would be a little better suited to that flow.

Saltwatercoral2 · 06/21/2011, 06:53 PM

I could fit a 40 breeder, only problem is, The skimmer I have maxes out at 125, so Thats why 30 is the sump I planned. Maybe a 30 breeder?

username in use · 06/21/2011, 06:56 PM

Id still use the 40 for the height. The skimmer shouldn't be an issue with the bigger sump, but the extra height will be nice.

Saltwatercoral2 · 06/21/2011, 07:00 PM

i guess it just gives me a reason to get a new skimmer! hahah.

06/15/2011, 10:51 PM	#1
Saltwatercoral2 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 1,617	flow I am wantint to setup a 48L x 24W x 18H 90 gallon shallow tank. So for flow, I was wondering If I can get away with 1 mp10w es and an mp40w es, Corals would be lps, clams, anenome, and softies.

06/21/2011, 12:34 PM	#6
greech Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Tallahassee, FL Posts: 3,133	If you can swing 2 40's go for it as you can dial them back if needed. However for a tank with your dimensions I think you're good. If anything you may just want to add a small Tunze or Koralia to the mix down the road. __________________ ~Graham Current Tank Info: Tank: 40 breeder; 20H sump w/SWC 120; Sicce 3.0 return; Vortech MP-10; Sundial T5, DIY Actinic LED (3W Cree). Livestock: Pair of Black & Whites; Midas Blenny; Firefish; Yasha/pistol; Black Leopard Wrasse; LPS and SPS

06/21/2011, 06:21 PM	#8
username in use Sciencing Daily Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 6,560	What size is your sump? 1000gph is a fair amount of turnover. You could drop that to 500-600 and make up for it with the extra MP40 and gain a little efficiency in both electricity/flow and ability of your filtration system to process waste. __________________ Joshua "With fronds like these, who needs anemones?" - Albert Einstein Current Tank Info: multiple nano's sprinkled around the house

06/21/2011, 06:52 PM	#11
username in use Sciencing Daily Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 6,560	12" is not much space to push 1000gph. You might have issues keeping bubbles out of the return. Depending on how your stand is built, you might be able to fit a 40 breeder under that tank which would be a little better suited to that flow. __________________ Joshua "With fronds like these, who needs anemones?" - Albert Einstein Current Tank Info: multiple nano's sprinkled around the house

06/21/2011, 06:56 PM	#13
username in use Sciencing Daily Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 6,560	Id still use the 40 for the height. The skimmer shouldn't be an issue with the bigger sump, but the extra height will be nice. __________________ Joshua "With fronds like these, who needs anemones?" - Albert Einstein Current Tank Info: multiple nano's sprinkled around the house

06/15/2011, 10:56 PM	#2
e46slc Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Posts: 129	I think you'll be fine with that setup. Along with the return, I think the two vortechs will give you enough random flow for what you are wanting to keep coral wise.

06/16/2011, 04:07 PM	#3
Saltwatercoral2 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 1,617	my return will atleast be 1,000 GPH. anyone else?

06/17/2011, 02:32 PM	#4
Saltwatercoral2 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 1,617	anyone else, tryin to price all the stuff together so i can start collecting in the next month or so.

06/21/2011, 12:30 PM	#5
Saltwatercoral2 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 1,617	anyonme?

06/21/2011, 04:54 PM	#7
AugustWest Premium Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Posts: 765 Blog Entries: 1	Yeah, if you can swing it go with 2 MP40's. I have an MP40 and an MP10 in a 30"x30" tank. If it were any bigger I would definitely want another MP40 instead of the MP10.

06/21/2011, 06:27 PM	#9
Bedroomgangsta Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 337	Dude jealous- Totally my dream tank dimensions. I hope you start a build thread so I can subscribe .

06/21/2011, 06:46 PM	#10
Saltwatercoral2 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 1,617	my sump is a 30 Long 36 x 12 x 17

06/21/2011, 06:53 PM	#12
Saltwatercoral2 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 1,617	I could fit a 40 breeder, only problem is, The skimmer I have maxes out at 125, so Thats why 30 is the sump I planned. Maybe a 30 breeder?

06/21/2011, 07:00 PM	#14
Saltwatercoral2 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 1,617	i guess it just gives me a reason to get a new skimmer! hahah.

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