Vortec MP40 Best Settings

Peeyow · 08/14/2011, 07:19 PM

Just checking to see what setting has everyone been running there Vortec MP40 for the best results in there tank? I currently have a 180 gallon 72 X 24 X 24.

mr9iron · 08/14/2011, 07:29 PM

I have a 110 that is 48x30x19 and I'm using 100% reef crest. My tank is cycling and there is nothing in it though.

tkeracer619 · 08/14/2011, 07:45 PM

I prefer lagoon at 100%. It is higher energy then reef crest.

olemiss reb · 08/14/2011, 07:56 PM

Nutrient transfer or lagoon.

Stanley-Reefer · 08/14/2011, 08:03 PM

I run lagoon from 7am to 10pm and RC through the night both at 100%

reefsurfing · 08/14/2011, 08:42 PM

I rotate and tend to use ever single mode just a day or two in each mode seems to work really well.

Mike31154 · 08/14/2011, 09:54 PM

I like TSM (Tidal Swell Mode) at about 85%. Have two MP40W ES on opposite ends of 4 ft tank, Master/Slave config. Also use night mode to save a little power and reduce sound overnight. Every once in a while I'll hit the mode button to switch to NTM, let that run for a couple hours and then back to TSM.

rogerwilco357 · 08/14/2011, 10:28 PM

I like the chaotic effect of having one on one side midway and two on the other side all on the yellow setting mid power. 4x2x2 120 gallon reef with fish..

125mph · 08/14/2011, 10:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Peeyow

Just checking to see what setting has everyone been running there Vortec MP40 for the best results in there tank? I currently have a 180 gallon 72 X 24 X 24.

At 72" long, I think you would want MP60s. The MP40s have a max distance of 36" on one end before they die off. That's what I read from the vortech forum.

I run my MP40s in either Tidel Swell Mode or Reef Crest.

Peeyow · 08/15/2011, 01:07 AM

Thanks for the many suggestions. I will try to run my Mp40wES in the suggested modes above to see if it makes a difference in tank.

Peeyow · 08/15/2011, 01:09 AM

125mph.
I also run a Koralia 4 on the other side of the tank to help the circulation. Thanks for the suggestion.

cbrfire · 08/16/2011, 03:47 PM

+1 for 100% reefcrest on my 2'x2'x4' 120

HowieB · 08/16/2011, 03:53 PM

Reefcrest at about 80% on my 120.

chercm · 08/16/2011, 04:11 PM

i am running 1xmp60W ntm mode 100% strength in my 4x2x2 ft

jlt23 · 08/16/2011, 04:15 PM

I use reefcrest, nutrient export, and constant at various times throughout the day. All controlled with my Apex.

08/14/2011, 07:19 PM	#1
Peeyow Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Luling, Louisiana Posts: 56	Vortec MP40 Best Settings Just checking to see what setting has everyone been running there Vortec MP40 for the best results in there tank? I currently have a 180 gallon 72 X 24 X 24. __________________ Craig 225G & 180G Reef Tanks Current Tank Info: 225 & 180 gal. Mixed Reef

08/14/2011, 07:29 PM	#2
mr9iron 15& Over Club Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Missouri Posts: 2,552 Blog Entries: 1	I have a 110 that is 48x30x19 and I'm using 100% reef crest. My tank is cycling and there is nothing in it though. __________________ Vince ______________________________ Current Tank Info: Frag tank at the moment, planning another

08/14/2011, 07:45 PM	#3
tkeracer619 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Westminster, CO Posts: 17,289	I prefer lagoon at 100%. It is higher energy then reef crest. __________________ 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.

08/14/2011, 07:56 PM	#4
olemiss reb Molon Labe Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Louisiana Posts: 1,550	Nutrient transfer or lagoon. __________________ secesh

08/14/2011, 09:54 PM	#7
Mike31154 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: B.C. Canada Posts: 1,555	I like TSM (Tidal Swell Mode) at about 85%. Have two MP40W ES on opposite ends of 4 ft tank, Master/Slave config. Also use night mode to save a little power and reduce sound overnight. Every once in a while I'll hit the mode button to switch to NTM, let that run for a couple hours and then back to TSM. __________________ Mike Current Tank Info: 77g sumpless sw with rock, sand, a few critters, fishes & polyps. Lights, pumps.....

08/14/2011, 08:03 PM	#5
Stanley-Reefer Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Stanley, NC Posts: 1,933	I run lagoon from 7am to 10pm and RC through the night both at 100%

08/14/2011, 08:42 PM	#6
reefsurfing Registered Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 499	I rotate and tend to use ever single mode just a day or two in each mode seems to work really well.

08/14/2011, 10:28 PM	#8
rogerwilco357 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: michigan Posts: 1,391	I like the chaotic effect of having one on one side midway and two on the other side all on the yellow setting mid power. 4x2x2 120 gallon reef with fish.. __________________ hook line and sinker Current Tank Info: 2x2x4 120gal,sump45 gal.RKE controller,ATI Powermodule 8x80watt,1MP20+2MP40,1 mp10,RoyalExclusive Alpha200

08/15/2011, 01:07 AM	#10
Peeyow Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Luling, Louisiana Posts: 56	Suggestions Thanks for the many suggestions. I will try to run my Mp40wES in the suggested modes above to see if it makes a difference in tank. __________________ Craig 225G & 180G Reef Tanks Current Tank Info: 225 & 180 gal. Mixed Reef

08/15/2011, 01:09 AM	#11
Peeyow Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Luling, Louisiana Posts: 56	125mph. I also run a Koralia 4 on the other side of the tank to help the circulation. Thanks for the suggestion. __________________ Craig 225G & 180G Reef Tanks Current Tank Info: 225 & 180 gal. Mixed Reef

08/16/2011, 03:47 PM	#12
cbrfire Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Central Indiana Posts: 53	+1 for 100% reefcrest on my 2'x2'x4' 120

08/16/2011, 03:53 PM	#13
HowieB Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: LaMirada, California Posts: 393	Reefcrest at about 80% on my 120. __________________ 120G mixed reef Current Tank Info: 120G Starfire, BRS dosers, Speedwave DC10000II pump, Aquamaxx skimmer, Reefkeeper Elite, 1 Vortech, , MR1 Phosphate reactor, ATI Sunpower 6x54

08/16/2011, 04:11 PM	#14
chercm Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Singapore Posts: 2,971	i am running 1xmp60W ntm mode 100% strength in my 4x2x2 ft

08/16/2011, 04:15 PM	#15
jlt23 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Tustin, CA Posts: 712	I use reefcrest, nutrient export, and constant at various times throughout the day. All controlled with my Apex.

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