Vortech pumps mp10 for my 120 reef?
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gemmy
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Originally Posted by lluv24 http:///t/387861/vortech-pumps-mp10-for-my-120-reef#post_3415974
Hi I want to buy a pair of echo tech vortech pumps mp 10 w series. My tank is a 120 gal 4 ft tank. I currently run two koralia 4 Will the vortices work as good as the koralia pumps. I know I should get the mp40 but that's to much money right know. Please help:sad:
There is no way that 2 mp 10's would work on a 120. I run 2 mp 10's and a koralia nano on my 55.
Originally Posted by lluv24 http:///t/387861/vortech-pumps-mp10-for-my-120-reef#post_3415974
Hi I want to buy a pair of echo tech vortech pumps mp 10 w series. My tank is a 120 gal 4 ft tank. I currently run two koralia 4 Will the vortices work as good as the koralia pumps. I know I should get the mp40 but that's to much money right know. Please help:sad:
There is no way that 2 mp 10's would work on a 120. I run 2 mp 10's and a koralia nano on my 55.
2quills
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Well if you can believe the flow rates from this chart which was a study done by engineers over at penn state then 2 mp10's would more powerful than two Koralia 6's. So it might work since your tank is 4ft long since it turns out that they put out far more flow than advertised. http://www.advancedaquarist.com/2011/7/aafeature_album/figure_14_pump_flowrate.jpg
2quills
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The masters are saying they put out almost 3000gph. That's pretty significant over what they are advertised as. I would think for the length of the tank they would work, but since a 120 is wide that 4 mp10's would be better. However two mp40's may be more appropriate. Depending on flow requirements.
btldreef
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If you have an excellent amount of circulation with just the return pump to start, it's doable, although I wouldn't personally advise it. In order to make 2 MP10's work in a 120, you'd really have to run them at full power. Honestly, you'd be better off buying one MP40. I own both the MP10 and 40 models and I personally think the 40 is a great investment and really puts out a lot more power. Later on you could then add a second MP and go with the 10 or another 40. They're pricey, but worth it.
deejeff442
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the yellow setting.forgot the name of it though. i would run a korilia with it. i have 2 mp40's in my tank and still run a #4 korilia along the back of the rock.you are gunna love this powerhead.they are just awesome.took me a year to suck it up and buy them.i also bought the battery backup.worth every penny.my corals have grown so much faster since i switched from 6 #4 korilias to the two mp40's.yea i had 6 korilia #4's in there.and the mp's kick their butts
meowzer
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the yellow mode is called random...reef crest/lagoonal....IMO the best setting
I have 2 MP40's in my 225G and keep a Koralia 1400 on the back wall of tank...the 2 MP40's are on each end facing each other...I would put your on one end, and run your biggest Koralia opposite from it...maybe keep one in the center too for now
I have 2 MP40's in my 225G and keep a Koralia 1400 on the back wall of tank...the 2 MP40's are on each end facing each other...I would put your on one end, and run your biggest Koralia opposite from it...maybe keep one in the center too for now
meowzer
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Originally Posted by lluv24 http:///t/387861/vortech-pumps-mp10-for-my-120-reef#post_3416393
Ok great I will try it out when I get home. Thanks. I'm sure I will have more questions. Like how to set up the night time mode.
Here is a link to the manual....it goes into detail on how to program everything
http://c1.f3images.com/IMD/UserManuals/EM1111_1.pdf
Originally Posted by lluv24 http:///t/387861/vortech-pumps-mp10-for-my-120-reef#post_3416393
Ok great I will try it out when I get home. Thanks. I'm sure I will have more questions. Like how to set up the night time mode.
Here is a link to the manual....it goes into detail on how to program everything
http://c1.f3images.com/IMD/UserManuals/EM1111_1.pdf
slice
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Originally Posted by meowzer http:///t/387861/vortech-pumps-mp10-for-my-120-reef#post_3417366
Congratulations....it's a great purchase
+1
Hope you are able to disclose the price to the significant other soon. I haven't yet
Originally Posted by meowzer http:///t/387861/vortech-pumps-mp10-for-my-120-reef#post_3417366
Congratulations....it's a great purchase
+1
Hope you are able to disclose the price to the significant other soon. I haven't yet