Vortech Powerheads choices

[Mccoc033]

I have a 75 gallon and am considering ditching my WP's for the vortech MPs. Should I get 2 of the MP 10s or 1 MP 40? or 2 MP 40s? Thanks in advance for any advice

 

[High Plains Reefer]

Pretty sure 2 40's would be overkill pry 2 10's would be best 1 40 may still be to much

 

[jahmic]

I say 2 MP10s. IMO an MP40 can be dialed down in a 75 enough to work...but I prefer 2 smaller pumps over 1 larger pump any day. You have more versatility with pump placement and creating different flow patterns with multiple pumps.

 

[Mccoc033]

Sweet, I was thinking the same thing, just wanted to validate my ideas with people who have been doing this longer that 6 months lol

 

[CRW Reef]

lol we all know im a bit off center but ......... I run 2 - Vortech MP40s on my 75 gallon tank @ about 75% :lostit:

So I say depending on the sand you have, what you plan to keep and how full your tank is ......... I would minimum go 1 MP40 with supplemental power-head of some kind on the other side, then 1 MP10 and 1 MP40, then .....2 MP40s

 

[Mccoc033]

Ugh, now there's a wrench lol

 

[CRW Reef]

what i like about the mp40 is the broad/wide stream it has but it also has a pretty awesome undertow as well. I ran 1 mp10 and 1 mp40 for along time at 100% reef crest mode and was happy but once I put the 2nd MP40....it was night and day and everything (well most everything, somethings had to be moved) loved the added flow and looked happier.

 

[Mccoc033]

I appreciate the input, not looking forward to the added cost lol

 

[jahmic]

Chad, we don't all have an invisible sandbed because our tanks are stuffed with corals

 

[Mccoc033]

I might try the two 10s and upgrade if needed or desired. This is such a tough decision lol

 

[CRW Reef]

Chad, we don't all have an invisible sand-bed because our tanks are stuffed with corals

Lol ahhh you might be right, I guess that could be the reason for no sand storms in such high flow. See of center

If at some point you would like to borrow a MP10 to see how the flow works you are more than welcome to come borrow one, just lmk

 

[Mccoc033]

I might have to take you up on that.

 

[kutcha]

ok piggy backing on this thread i have a WP-40 a MP-40 and a aqueon 1250 power head in my tank do you think this is enough for a 6ft 180 gallon tank?