Need help deciding which Model

[surebet]

I am planning get a vortech for my 60g cube, placing at the back wall, along with my return. Should I get the m20 or m40? Pls help!

 

[RokleM]

I have a 40 in my 58g and it's only at about 50% on pulse. It's dependent on how much water you want to push and what you're keeping. I'm likely going to move the 40 to my new tank and put a 20 in it's place.

Hunch is, 20 will do the trick.

 

[jleichtman]

I pick up my cube today and I will be going with a MP40w just because I can get it new for less then a MP20 + Upgrade to MP40w. Think long term. If you ever in your wildest imagination think you might upgrade past the 60Cube, go with the 40, If this will be a stand alone tank then grab the 20.

 

[Mike31154]

+1 for the 40. More options/flexibility and you can always dial it down. It will be very quiet running at 50% or below and the motor will stay cooler, not that that is an issue outside the tank. They're both the same physical size, so you're not gaining anything there.

 

[lcashman]

Also +1 for the 40 since it has the wireless drivers.
If you decide to upgrade, you can add another and they can cause all sorts of flow in the tank.

 

[LCN]

You can also upgrade the 20 in the future if you need too.

 

[jleichtman]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=13103480#post13103480 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by LCN
You can also upgrade the 20 in the future if you need too.

True, but I can buy a MP40w from my LFS for $385. The retail price on the mp20 is $299 and a $100 to upgrade it. So its $15.00 more if you opt to upgrade it down the line.

 

[surebet]

Cool, I think I am going for the 40. Thanks, guys

 

[EcoTech Marine]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=13103497#post13103497 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by jleichtman
True, but I can buy a MP40w from my LFS for $385. The retail price on the mp20 is $299 and a $100 to upgrade it. So its $15.00 more if you opt to upgrade it down the line.

The cost is actually $150 to upgrade the MP20 to an MP40w. The upgrade kit consists of the wireless wave driver and a power supply. Upgrading the MP20 to the wireless wave driver alone will not work.

-Tim

 

[jleichtman]

Thanks time for the correction. Yeah even more reason to do the MP40w out of the box

Cheers

 

[LCN]

I was comparing retail prices. Not all of us here can get everything at a discount.

 

[jleichtman]

LCN,

not sure if that was directed towards me. $385.00 is the retail price for Joe Schmo walking in off the street at my LFS.

I have to say I'm blessed with a great LFS here in Tampa that 95% of the time is less expensive then the best online deal I can find.

Now if I can get him to order me a BubbleKing Mini160 for me