4 X 4 MP40 Placement

[clugo]

So, I'm expecting my new 72x28x28 tank this week and i have 4 MP40's I plan to use in it. To preserve the side viewing sides I was wondering if its possible to place all 4 MP40s on the back wall? Or, is it recommended and preferred if I put two on the back and one on each side?

Thanks for your help.

 

[Tradewinds]

Nice tank dimensions.

I run four MP40 on my standard 180 (72x24x24) and have two pumps mounted at each end of the tank. I run the long pulse mode to create a gyre effect, which changes the flow of the water from clockwise to counter-clockwise every couple minutes.

The side viewing isn't obstructed too badly IMO, but then I do most of the viewing from the front of the tank.

What type of corals will you be keeping? Will the back of the tank be easily accessible?

 

[Alex Y EcoTech]

So, I'm expecting my new 72x28x28 tank this week and i have 4 MP40's I plan to use in it. To preserve the side viewing sides I was wondering if its possible to place all 4 MP40s on the back wall? Or, is it recommended and preferred if I put two on the back and one on each side?

Thanks for your help.

Clugo,

Placing all of your MP40wES pumps on the back wall is a great option. Also, it is best to place them in an area where they can provide unobstructed flow, so above your rockwork is typically best.

 

[clugo]

Alex, how would you recommend placing them on the back wall? I've attached a pic of the tank.

I was thinking 2 on each side of the center overflow; one high and one low since I'm doing a bare bottom tank.

 

[Alex Y EcoTech]

Clugo,

To be very honest there is no correct placement. That said, a good rule of thumb is to position the VorTechs in an area where they can provide unobstructed flow.

 

[clugo]

Excellent.

So im not messing anything up by not having some on the sides?

Thanks for all the help guys.