Vortech MP10's on 100 Gallon?

[Stupidhatmatt]

So, I am upgrading to a 100 gallon (5 ft) in two days. I currently have 3 Vortech MP10's in my tank. Will the MP10's be enough for the 100 Gallon with LPS or should I upgrade to MP40's? I know the acrylic thickness will be fine (3/8") but am interested if they will provide enough flow and in what position in the tank would be best.

 

[sirreal63]

What are the other two dimensions? I would think it would be ok unless you are going to try and go all acro's.

 

[Stupidhatmatt]

The tank is 60x18x20, it's going to be LPS.

 

[sirreal63]

I don't see any problems, you may have to play with the placement but if it doesn't give you what you want, you can always go to something bigger.

 

[96p993]

Since you already have them and you are going with an LPS tank I would recommend setting up the tank with what you have and see how it goes...You might have to a 4th if you decide it isnt enough. I would try one on each end and one in the middle, see how it goes...2 on back and 2 on sides would create some really random flow

 

[doctorgori]

following: ..I was wondering the same for my 4ft 90....2ea MP10's or 1ea MP40

 

[96p993]

I prefer multiples over one for a bit more random flow...

 

[troyman]

i would say more than enough one on each side one in back plenty i have mp10 in a 24 gal love it i can only go up like 5 lights keep it on lagoon mode great

 

[Stupidhatmatt]

Yeah I have them running on 40% right now on a 55 gallon. I figure I'll be at 80% on the 100 gallon. I had a MP40 previously and the noise bothered me a bit.

 

[Saltwatercoral2]

if you have 3 of them and the thickness is 3/8 you will be fine, just place all 3 on the back wall you will have plenty of flow.