Vortech Question

4ddiction · 08/29/2011, 05:31 PM

I have a 40g tank with a wall aquascaping in the middle of the tank. So far im getting some dead spots with my koralia evo 750 and nano power heads. So i was planning on upgrading to vortech power heads.

MY questions is should i get one mp40 or 2 mp10s (one on each side) for optimal results. So far my tank is mainly LPS but im slowly switching over into a SPS dominated tank as my tank matures.

Saadatski · 08/29/2011, 05:54 PM

2 Mp10 should do it. on a 40g, im guessing its 36" since its not a breeder? at 36", two mp10s should do the trick.

4ddiction · 08/29/2011, 05:57 PM

Yeah its 36'' long. Time to start saving for these bad boys.

Im just really sick of some the crap that builds up in some of my dead spots. I turkey baste them everyday, getting quite tedious, and i cant seem to figure out the perfect set up for the current power heads

Saadatski · 08/29/2011, 05:59 PM

i feel you man.

I have a 75g, so i need a MP40 and a MP10 lol...

look at them used, alot of people sell used things

4ddiction · 08/29/2011, 06:20 PM

Where are the listings for the used products?

tkeracer619 · 08/29/2011, 06:20 PM

2x mp10wes would rock your tank.

tkeracer619 · 08/29/2011, 06:21 PM

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Originally Posted by 4ddiction

Where are the listings for the used products?

You have to be a member for x amount of days and have 60 meaningful posts. I think you will have to wait a couple months before being able to see them.

If it makes you feel better they hold their value so your not saving a ton buying used.

4ddiction · 08/29/2011, 06:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tkeracer619

2x mp10wes would rock your tank.

Rock as in good rock, or as in my fish and corals will get dominated lol

tkeracer619 · 08/29/2011, 06:28 PM

both. The good thing is they are adjustable so you can turn them down

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Do you have a pic of the rock wall?

Saadatski · 08/29/2011, 06:28 PM

No they will def not get dominated. the pumps will give you just the right amount of flow if you adjust accordingly.

4ddiction · 08/29/2011, 06:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tkeracer619

both. The good thing is they are adjustable so you can turn them down

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Do you have a pic of the rock wall?

opp

only picture i had online
oops i lied

yubunski · 08/29/2011, 07:16 PM

Go with the 2 MP10's. Have a 40 breeder and the 2 pumps working with each other is just about perfect. I do not have the wireless version but having both on reef crest mode is random enough and my SPS agrees.

4ddiction · 08/30/2011, 02:11 AM

I just binged into my bank account and bought 2 of these bad boys.

In what mode should i set these guys up?

yubunski · 08/30/2011, 12:14 PM

I use it in the reef crest mode, which I think a lot of other reefer uses. There was a poll somewhere on reefcentral. Try the different modes and see what you like.

08/29/2011, 05:31 PM	#1
4ddiction Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: New Jersey Posts: 141	Vortech Question I have a 40g tank with a wall aquascaping in the middle of the tank. So far im getting some dead spots with my koralia evo 750 and nano power heads. So i was planning on upgrading to vortech power heads. MY questions is should i get one mp40 or 2 mp10s (one on each side) for optimal results. So far my tank is mainly LPS but im slowly switching over into a SPS dominated tank as my tank matures.

08/29/2011, 05:54 PM	#2
Saadatski Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 875	2 Mp10 should do it. on a 40g, im guessing its 36" since its not a breeder? at 36", two mp10s should do the trick. __________________ 75 gallon FOWLR for now- 2x250w MH Current USA Outer Orbit with T5 actinic, Vortech MP40

08/29/2011, 05:59 PM	#4
Saadatski Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 875	i feel you man. I have a 75g, so i need a MP40 and a MP10 lol... look at them used, alot of people sell used things __________________ 75 gallon FOWLR for now- 2x250w MH Current USA Outer Orbit with T5 actinic, Vortech MP40

08/29/2011, 06:20 PM	#6
tkeracer619 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Westminster, CO Posts: 17,289	2x mp10wes would rock your tank. __________________ 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.

08/29/2011, 06:28 PM	#9
tkeracer619 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Westminster, CO Posts: 17,289	both. The good thing is they are adjustable so you can turn them down . Do you have a pic of the rock wall? __________________ 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.

08/29/2011, 05:57 PM	#3
4ddiction Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: New Jersey Posts: 141	Yeah its 36'' long. Time to start saving for these bad boys. Im just really sick of some the crap that builds up in some of my dead spots. I turkey baste them everyday, getting quite tedious, and i cant seem to figure out the perfect set up for the current power heads

08/29/2011, 07:16 PM	#12
yubunski Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: 08844 Posts: 57	Go with the 2 MP10's. Have a 40 breeder and the 2 pumps working with each other is just about perfect. I do not have the wireless version but having both on reef crest mode is random enough and my SPS agrees.

08/30/2011, 02:11 AM	#13
4ddiction Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: New Jersey Posts: 141	I just binged into my bank account and bought 2 of these bad boys. In what mode should i set these guys up?

08/30/2011, 12:14 PM	#14
yubunski Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: 08844 Posts: 57	I use it in the reef crest mode, which I think a lot of other reefer uses. There was a poll somewhere on reefcentral. Try the different modes and see what you like.