vortec on a JBJ 28g

[pleuralplexus]

looks like lots of you with the JBJ 28g have the Vortec MP 10.
I dont have one and I seem to have a lot of flow already. Am I missing something here? :uhoh2:
Also, not knocking anyone who owns an MP10, I just want to know, how is this circulation pump so far superior to the 30 dollar internal propeller-driven circulation pumps such as the Hydor Koralia?

 

[Mike31154]

Smaller in tank footprint, no electrical cord in the tank, fully controllable from idle to 100%, multitude of running mode options, low voltage DC motor, no heat added to your water since the motor is on the outside, the list goes on.

 

[sittnon18s]

and it pushes ALOT of water for being so small. Definatly worth every penny. there are a bunch of different modes u can run it in also.

 

[pleuralplexus]

Ok, fair enough, but then this begs the question: with the flow rates inherent through a 28g JBJ, is a circulation pump like this necessary?

 

[sittnon18s]

It all depends on what u plan on keeping. if its a softie only tank i would say u dont need one, but if u are going to keep sps its def a good choice. otherwise you would end up puting 2 small korillas in there and they take up room and add a bit of heat to your tank.

 

[advancebc29]

Ok, fair enough, but then this begs the question: with the flow rates inherent through a 28g JBJ, is a circulation pump like this necessary?

I have 2 in my BC29 to create alternating flow. I am also SPS heavy so I need more flow.
Each tank is different to what is needed flow wise.

 

[pleuralplexus]

Ive got a small hammer coral down low which is already unhappy with the amount of current, but I want more SPS up high. I think I'll just get a couple of hydor koralias and put them on opposite sides of the tank, and run them on the wave maker that came with my JBJ.