MP10ES or MP20?

[DaytonaJoe]

Which would you choose for a 33 gallon SPS and LPS tank? Dimensions are 25 x 18 x 18. I would prefer to have too much flow with the ability to tone it down than not enough. But is the MP20 way overkill?

Also, what is the difference between the MP10 ES and the MP10W ES? Most retailers don't seem to explain.... the flow numbers are the same.

 

[qn5reef]

I would go with MP20. I have 33 gal with MP20 and still want more flow.

 

[DaytonaJoe]

Uh oh, maybe the debate should have been MP20 vs MP40! Do you run a BB SPS tank or what?

 

[Fig]

I have a 30 Oceanic cube with a MP20 and wish I'd went with the 40. I'm running the 20 in reef crest mode and 2-modded Tunze 6025's in there. BB of course. So IMO the 20 is not overkill.

 

[DaytonaJoe]

Wow okay, looks like I'll have to consider the Mp40...

My tank isn't going to be BB, but it won't be fine sand either. Probably going with something like this for substrate: http://www.fosterandsmithaquatics.com/product/prod_display.cfm?c=3578+9805+7326&pcatid=7326

 

[qn5reef]

I got 33 gal cube with SPS and 1" sand bed. I run reef crest at 100%.
I'm thinking about getting another MP20 soon and place it on the opposite side to the current MP20.

Uh oh, maybe the debate should have been MP20 vs MP40! Do you run a BB SPS tank or what?

 

[Johnny C]

IMO, the MP20 isn't worth another $100+. I have a 36x18x21'' aquarium (not to mention with LPS & SPS) and the MP10 works well for me.

PS- Unless you plan on upgrading in the near future, an MP40 would be WAY overkill on a 25x18x18''. JMO

 

[unbreakable]

multiple mp10w ES so they can communicate to each other wirelessly and take advantage of the new options

MP10 ES doesnt have the RF module for wireless. the MP10W ES is wireless (W for wireless). This can communicate with other mp10w ES or other mp40w