2 MP10s or 1 MP40?
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GhostCon1
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I saw a video of the mp40w ES on youtube from a member on here, his youtube videos are called "Ricketts Reef" I believe. He originally got two Koralias and an mp40w ES for his ~90 reef and ended up just using the one MP40w ES because he said it was that good. I plan on getting one when I save up some more money after getting my skimmer.
The MP40's give a wide, broad flow and should be more than enough for your tank, especially since it has the capabilities to control flow and power.
The MP40's give a wide, broad flow and should be more than enough for your tank, especially since it has the capabilities to control flow and power.
luv951
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Thanks for you input!
The EcoTech site lists the MP10 as 200-1575 GPH and the MP40 at 1000-3200, so two MP10s would be almost equal to on MP40.
I am not super familiar with the pumps, short of watching the videos.
Am I missing something? Is there another difference?
RcToners
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I just added flow to my tank yesterday. I did alot of research between a closed loop, mp40's and tunze 4106's. While the MP40 is nice due to not having a cord that was really the only plus I found with those over the tunze. With the MP40 you have zero directional control and I found that to be a major downfall. Not only does the tunze 4106 kick out 792 to 3434 GPH of flow (more then the MP40) it also allows you to change the direction of the flow, a mojor plus IMO. I purchased two tunze 4106's with the 7096 controller, My LFS only had one of the tunze on hand the other will be here in the morning. I have a 6ft 150 gal and with just the one tunze I could be just fine. I would go with a tunze but thats just me.
KSzegi
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MP 40!! I have an MP40 on one end of the tank (180 gallong) and two MP-10's on the other - went with the 10's because tank is too close to the wall to fit the 40. Even though you would think by their rating that the two MP-10's would have just as much flow ..... the MP-40 on the other end does seem to have them beat. When I get around to replacing the current stand and re-doing the tank, I will be investing in another MP-40 for sure and moving the 10's to the back in place of the koralia's .... or putting them in my 90.
luv951
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I feel like I might be asking a really stupid question, but here goes.
What the heck is a Tunze 4106? I could not find it on their site and a google search came up empty too. Hope its my day to be village idiot.:jester:
What the heck is a Tunze 4106? I could not find it on their site and a google search came up empty too. Hope its my day to be village idiot.:jester:
tqpolo
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These are what he's talking about. I'm not familiar with the Tunze model number.
http://www.marinedepot.com/ps_searchItem.aspx?Category=Saltwater_Aquarium_Supplies___Powerheads_Adjustable_Flowrate_Pumps&SearchText=stream+2&vendorname=Tunze&vendorcode=TZ&IdCategory=FIPHAD&pageindex=0&parsed=1
luv951
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Thanks! I knew that they must be easier to find than they were!
My apologies, it was my day to be the village idiotI meant tunze 6105, sorry about that.
No worries...its an honor that goes round and round, kinda like a bouncing ball...it will be my day soon, I assure you.
luv951
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This is exactly what my thoughts were that led me to ask the question. Can one MP40 in a cube really be as good as two MP10s - one on each side of the back wall? Higher flow or not.
I imagine that whatever side of the tank does not have the MP40 will have a dead spot.
Akrite
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one MP40 will be plenty of flow. The MP40 has a downdraft that I have never seen a Tunze create, this will eliminate any dead spots. I have on MP40w on the left side of my 48x24x24 with lots of large corals and the right side of my tank has great movement and PE from my milli's. Nothing settles at the bottom.
d0ughb0y
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I tried an MP40 in my cube and I'd say no. I have the center overflow like someone mentioned earlier, there will be dead spots. needless to say, you will be paying for the wireless feature that you will never use. I ended up going with closed loop, but two mp 10 would be a good option imho. once the novelty of playing with a new expensive toy wears off, you will just be using it pretty much in a single mode only.
the most definitive way to answer your question is to buy an mp40 and see for your self. that's what I did and ended up reselling it. you can try to borrow it from someone (because you probably cannot sell it for what you paid for ).
Akrite
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Can't argue with personal experience.
JeF4y
El Conquistidor
1 MP40 all the way!
If you want to supplement it with another pump somewhere, fine, but I highly doubt you will need to. These things are AMAZING. I run my MP40 at about 45% power on reef-crest in my 60 cube and the water there is MOVING really well.
If anything I'd do 2 40's over 2 10's. I wouldn't buy a 10 for anything but a tiny tank like a 20L or something.
If you want to supplement it with another pump somewhere, fine, but I highly doubt you will need to. These things are AMAZING. I run my MP40 at about 45% power on reef-crest in my 60 cube and the water there is MOVING really well.
If anything I'd do 2 40's over 2 10's. I wouldn't buy a 10 for anything but a tiny tank like a 20L or something.
luv951
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OK, I guess that brings up a couple good points.
2 MP40s are out, for cost reasons. Of course it would be nice though.
I guess another option would be to have my return only go on the side opposite the MP40.
These are some good suggestions....of course, doughboy brings up the most compelling evidence against it, being that he personally tried it.
Hey doughboy - what size cube did you have?
2 MP40s are out, for cost reasons. Of course it would be nice though.
I guess another option would be to have my return only go on the side opposite the MP40.
These are some good suggestions....of course, doughboy brings up the most compelling evidence against it, being that he personally tried it.
Hey doughboy - what size cube did you have?
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