Help with MP40 use

Teddynola · 06/18/2012, 08:36 PM

I just acquired an MP40 and I'm wondering how to make the best use of it. I have 2 koralia 750's and 3/4 in sea swirl on a mag 9.5 with split locline. Would the mp40 work well with the sea swirl, no koralias? What would be the best configuration on a 75g. Thanks.

Teddynola · 06/19/2012, 07:29 PM

Anyone?

Marco Mansano · 06/19/2012, 07:48 PM

I think that you could use your MP40 in mode reef crest (the yellow color in control).
I think you must look and see what de better configuration in your reef, perhaps you have live rock or coral near pump.

Perhaps the pump in the some configuration could rise the sand to the water and the view of your reef could will be bad. The best will be do some test with the equipament.

Thank you!

scarface70706 · 06/19/2012, 07:52 PM

well every tank is different but ill take a stab at it... if i was you id take out your old powerheads and just run the mp40 and sit in front of your tank and see what happens and adjust accordingly. if you feel you need more flow then add one old powerhead on the opposite side of the mp40. sit back take a look and if you still feel the need for more then add/adjust accordingly. pretty much just fiddle with it to yours or your reefs likings.

PS: I run one mp40 @ 80% on my 90g tank w/ a mag 9.5 as my return. my lps, rbta, mushrooms, and zoas are doing great. no sps at the moment.

jporter · 06/19/2012, 10:17 PM

I have 2 MP 40s running on opposites sides of my 150. My return is pumped through 2 sea swirls in the back corners pointed inward. All the modes on the vortech work as they should. Seems like a great combo.

Englishmatt · 06/19/2012, 10:30 PM

So if you want ot go really nuts with the MP40s....and you have an APEX....go buy the WXM module to control the MP40's.

With the WXM you can adjust hte modes throughout the day, varying the speeds, modes, switch from Sync to Antisync, feed modes....it's truly totally customizable.

I like the modes, but having the WXM swtich modes for me with predefined profiles is awesome!!!

Teddynola · 06/20/2012, 08:32 PM

Thanks for all of the replies. I'm going to experiment and see what happens. I see another mp40 in future.

Steve175 · 06/21/2012, 12:16 AM

1 MP40 with or without a small Koralia or 2 on a 75 is more than enough IMO. I have 2 on a 220 with 2 mid-range Tunzes only with abundant SPS. I have always run mine on yellow crest mode (even though I have an Apex). $0.02.

06/18/2012, 08:36 PM	#1
Teddynola pod wrangler Join Date: May 2011 Location: New Orleans, LA Posts: 301	Help with MP40 use I just acquired an MP40 and I'm wondering how to make the best use of it. I have 2 koralia 750's and 3/4 in sea swirl on a mag 9.5 with split locline. Would the mp40 work well with the sea swirl, no koralias? What would be the best configuration on a 75g. Thanks. __________________ 75g Oceanic RR mixed reef in progress, 40b sump. Current Tank Info: Black occ pair, lawnmower blenny, scooter dragonette, yellow tang, male and female green mandarin, one spot foxface, flame hawkfish, fire shrimp, harlequin shrimp, skunk cleaner shrimp, harlequin starfish, with softies, sps, lps.

06/19/2012, 07:29 PM	#2
Teddynola pod wrangler Join Date: May 2011 Location: New Orleans, LA Posts: 301	Anyone? __________________ 75g Oceanic RR mixed reef in progress, 40b sump. Current Tank Info: Black occ pair, lawnmower blenny, scooter dragonette, yellow tang, male and female green mandarin, one spot foxface, flame hawkfish, fire shrimp, harlequin shrimp, skunk cleaner shrimp, harlequin starfish, with softies, sps, lps.

06/19/2012, 07:48 PM	#3
Marco Mansano Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Brasil Posts: 24	I think that you could use your MP40 in mode reef crest (the yellow color in control). I think you must look and see what de better configuration in your reef, perhaps you have live rock or coral near pump. Perhaps the pump in the some configuration could rise the sand to the water and the view of your reef could will be bad. The best will be do some test with the equipament. Thank you! __________________ Marquinho

06/19/2012, 10:30 PM	#6
Englishmatt Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Woodstock, GA Posts: 162	Get an APEX with a WXM So if you want ot go really nuts with the MP40s....and you have an APEX....go buy the WXM module to control the MP40's. With the WXM you can adjust hte modes throughout the day, varying the speeds, modes, switch from Sync to Antisync, feed modes....it's truly totally customizable. I like the modes, but having the WXM swtich modes for me with predefined profiles is awesome!!! __________________ DT Info: 220G (72x30x24), 40G Refugium, 40G QT, 60G Sump (Berlin 400 Sump and Eshopps RS300 Sump), Bubble Magnus Curve 9 Skimmer, BP Reactor, Reeflo Manta Ray Return, 2 x MP40s, 2 Maxspect Gyre XF250

06/20/2012, 08:32 PM	#7
Teddynola pod wrangler Join Date: May 2011 Location: New Orleans, LA Posts: 301	Thanks for all of the replies. I'm going to experiment and see what happens. I see another mp40 in future. __________________ 75g Oceanic RR mixed reef in progress, 40b sump. Current Tank Info: Black occ pair, lawnmower blenny, scooter dragonette, yellow tang, male and female green mandarin, one spot foxface, flame hawkfish, fire shrimp, harlequin shrimp, skunk cleaner shrimp, harlequin starfish, with softies, sps, lps.

06/19/2012, 07:52 PM	#4
scarface70706 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 1,364	well every tank is different but ill take a stab at it... if i was you id take out your old powerheads and just run the mp40 and sit in front of your tank and see what happens and adjust accordingly. if you feel you need more flow then add one old powerhead on the opposite side of the mp40. sit back take a look and if you still feel the need for more then add/adjust accordingly. pretty much just fiddle with it to yours or your reefs likings. PS: I run one mp40 @ 80% on my 90g tank w/ a mag 9.5 as my return. my lps, rbta, mushrooms, and zoas are doing great. no sps at the moment.

06/19/2012, 10:17 PM	#5
jporter Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 1,411	I have 2 MP 40s running on opposites sides of my 150. My return is pumped through 2 sea swirls in the back corners pointed inward. All the modes on the vortech work as they should. Seems like a great combo.

06/21/2012, 12:16 AM	#8
Steve175 Registered Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 1,186	1 MP40 with or without a small Koralia or 2 on a 75 is more than enough IMO. I have 2 on a 220 with 2 mid-range Tunzes only with abundant SPS. I have always run mine on yellow crest mode (even though I have an Apex). $0.02. __________________ Steve ---------------------------------- Current Tank Info: 2 separate 250G bowfront rimless ELOS tanks plumbed to 260G sump, 220G refugium, 220G frag, BK DeLuxe 300, 400W MH x4, closed loops, 3/4hp chiller x2, Phos reactor, Kalk reactor, Charcoal reactor, Ca reactor, 60G surge tanks, & a huge elec bill