Discuss: MP40w placement

[ToXIc69]

he peeps.. i was thinking about MP40 placement...

instead of the usual placement depicted in dia. A

i was wondering if placement shown in dia. B would be sufficient but i was wondering if it would create dead spots/etc...

please share your input..

 

[SWINGRRRR]

I think youd be fine. With the ES's you could run them in anti-sync mode and get a great gyre flow.

 

[ZachB]

I had 2 MP40's on the back wall of a 60x18 110. It worked fine. I had some sand disturbance in certain areas but nothing major. My sand was finer than most aragonite so for most that would not be an issue.

 

[poolkeeper1]

If you use Fig A the offset placement will cause a spinning effect like a toilet draining IMO
Bill

 

[ToXIc69]

If you use Fig A the offset placement will cause a spinning effect like a toilet draining IMO
Bill

that spinning effect is the same thing i'm worried about with config.. B..

 

[ZachB]

I never had a spinning effect with config B.

 

[ToXIc69]

I never had a spinning effect with config B.

were they setup as a master and slave?

were they any dead/low flow spots...

 

[SWINGRRRR]

If you use Fig A the offset placement will cause a spinning effect like a toilet draining IMO
Bill

Yeah. I didnt notice you had them offset when I looked at it. I agree with PK.

 

[CloudIX]

i have 2 of the mp40's in my 240 gallon in the fig A setup. one is master other is slave and is in anti-sync mode. Works good for me no toilet effect, but my aquarium is 6 foot long.

 

[rcmike]

I suggest here for the best placement.

 

[zef004]

One thing about vortech powrheads if you the right amount of power heads for the tank size. There will be no dead spots where ever you place them. I would do figer B. So no one can see back part of the pumps. Or if someone comes over and see it. They go cool what this and they pull it off. That's my 2pennies.

 

[poolkeeper1]

I have mine on the sides but they are directly opposit in Anti Sync and they have a nice wave with some random chaotic flow from my returns adding flow to the mix.
Bill

 

[ToXIc69]

Or if someone comes over and see it. They go cool what this and they pull it off.

Lolz that's funny did that ever happen?

Ok back on topic.

Option B really is for both ascetics and also for easy glass cleaning. But didn't know it it would create a whirlpool effect and/or dead spots.







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[zef004]

Yep! 4x and all girls that did it. And i asked tim at Eco marine if he make a alarm, like the viper car alarms. When someone comes with in 5" alarm goes off. Lol

 

[ToXIc69]

anyone else out there running pumps in dia B?

 

[pelagic7]

EcoTech Marine has a customer service forum here on RC, maybe you should post the question there instead.

 

[ToXIc69]

EcoTech Marine has a customer service forum here on RC, maybe you should post the question there instead.

thanks for the advice.. i did so..

http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?p=18504870#post18504870