MP10 or 40s?

[s4lt w4ter noob]

I currently have a 75 semi reef tank with a couple korilla pumps. All the reviews i read state that the mp's is just an amazing power head for fish and coral growth. (although matched with an amazing price tag). Therefore, would it be adequate to have 2 mp10 and keep one of my korillas if needed for ($400) or buy the 1 mp40. I have read the mp10 are rated up to 50 gallons and the 40s are rated up to 50-500 gallons. I'm leaning towards the 2 mp10 and hoping i don't get an urge to upgrade lol.
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[deejeff442]

if you can afford them get two mp40's .you can always turn them down.then someday when you get a bigger tank (and you will) you have them.i have 2 40's the best thing i have ever added to the tank.

 

[jerth6932]

40's are the way to go. I have a 90 and I don't think I would like only 2 10's like I had asked also.
https://forums.saltwaterfish.com/t/386900/mp-40-vs-2-mp-10s-btl-or-meowzer-and-dont-forget-gemmy
This was my thread on this exact question and I am very impressed with the 1 40's performance!

 

[kylev]

I have (4) MP40's on my 280g and a MP10 on a 20g and love them all. I think in your scenario I would start out with one MP40 and I'm guessing that should be pretty sufficient, plus I agree with the others that having one MP40 will be much more useful in a future upgrade to a large tank than two mp10's

 

[meowzer]

Quote:
Originally Posted by Kylev http:///t/388587/mp10-or-40s#post_3428479
I have (4) MP40's on my 280g and a MP10 on a 20g and love them all. I think in your scenario I would start out with one MP40 and I'm guessing that should be pretty sufficient, plus I agree with the others that having one MP40 will be much more useful in a future upgrade to a large tank than two mp10's
4 MP40's....WOW....How do you have them laid out on the tank???

 

[travelerjp98]

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Originally Posted by meowzer http:///t/388587/mp10-or-40s#post_3428500
4 MP40's....WOW....How do you have them laid out on the tank???
That's a good question. I would also like to see how you have them laid out, kylev!!!

 

[rainbow grouper]

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Originally Posted by travelerjp98 http:///t/388587/mp10-or-40s#post_3428514
That's a good question. I would also like to see how you have them laid out, kylev!!!
+1 agreed.

 

[deejeff442]

i have 2 mp40's in my 250 and it is plenty of flow.i also have a korilia #4 along the back.i might buy one more mp40 for the back side still.

 

[meowzer]

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Originally Posted by deejeff442 http:///t/388587/mp10-or-40s#post_3428527
i have 2 mp40's in my 250 and it is plenty of flow.i also have a korilia #4 along the back.i might buy one more mp40 for the back side still.
LOL...Jeff I have the 2 MP40's in the 225G and 2 Koralias on the back wall...a 1400 and a 1050
AS I am reading this I am contemplating buying another MP40 for the back wall

I was going to get another MP10 for the 54G.....BUT can not decide.......MP40 for big tank....and move one Koralia to 54G to go with the MP10 I already have......OR just get the MP10 for the 54G and keep the Koralias in the 225G.DECISIONS DECISIONS

 

[deejeff442]

yea but i figure when i get the bigger tank going i will need at least 4 mp40's so i will just get anoter one for the 250 tank.then i will only have to buy one more.

 

[siptang]

Lol, you guys are crazy.
Then again, I understand where this madness comes from.

 

[btldreef]

For a 75, I'd probably do one 40 and one 10. Start out with one 40 and see how it goes. If you could swing the money for two 40's, you can always run them lower.
I have two 40's and a 10 on my 180. I've considered adding a second 10 on the back wall, but I also know that it is not completely necessary. I'm just concerned once my SPS colonies grow out. I have a 10 on my 30G, and because it's a 30 tall, I've had some issues finding the right placement for it.
I plan on putting a 10 or a used 20 on my 55G refugium as well.