30 breeder sps flow

[apuhl20]

Anyone running 30 breeders? I am setting up my frag system, and am wondering if 1 mp10 is enough flow for sps in that tank. Any input is appreciated. Thanks.

 

[texgv]

I had a mp10 on a 34g and it was impossible to run at 100%, I think you should be fine.

 

[apuhl20]

what are the dimensions on the 34? I put in one of the 10s and it seems like I can barely feel it on the far side of the tank

 

[yubunski]

I have a 40 br and i have 2 mp10s. With a single mp10 the flow is not sufficient on the other side of tank.

 

[chrischin29g]

I had two mp10s on my 30L flow was way better then with just one

 

[chrishayes]

Yeah, id agree with everyone else here that a single mp10 is gonna be lacking for flow in an sps tank especially a frag tank where everything is at the same level generally. I think they are great for the nanocube style tanks that are less than 18" wide but thats about the limit for horizontal flow power. In my 45 cube 24" wide there is nearly nothing making its way to the other end and that pretty much destroys the undertow that these pumps are so good for. I feel if you were to add a smaller mj with the propeller pumps it would be perfect. Ive added a 1200 along with my mp10 on the opposite side flowing diagonally back towards it and have been running the mp10 in short pulse at the longest interval and it works very well as the flow has something to push back against which creates a nice undertow. But certainly if youve got the cash, a 40 would be best or two 10's would be even better with the sync modes.