vortech on large tank

[carnut]

Anyone using vortecs on their tank. I have a 300 gallon 96x24x30

currently running 2 3/4 sea swirls, 2 3/4 stationary returns, 4 kroillia #4 power heads. Would like to change to vortecs. Any thoughts?

Thanks

 

[streetjudge79]

I do, I have the mp40 on a 210. I'm only using the one and it's great flow .

 

[Lightsluvr]

Yes

Yes

I am running a pair -

One on right side near the front, and a second on left side, near the rear.

Check my tank build thread (near page 22 and thereafter) for details.

They are still the only circulation I am using, until I turn on my closed loop later today...

LL

 

[backej1]

I'm just switching from 3 closed loops on my 450 gallon to Vortechs. I currently have 3 running right now and how 2 more to put in. I definitely like their power.

 

[speedingredline]

I have a 240Gallon. 4 MP-40s. Three on the left, one on the left. I am running a Master/Slave setup. The vortech on the right side is in anti-sync. I have to get one more, for a total of five.

 

[huskerreef]

I am running 6 on my 620 and 1 on my 240 all in reefcrest mode in sync

 

[speedingredline]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15456787#post15456787 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by huskerreef
I am running 6 on my 620 and 1 on my 240 all in reefcrest mode in sync

6 on a 620, I will be running 5 on a 240. A little overkill I guess.

 

[carnut]

are they all 40s or are you mixing in 20s

 

[Brandon1652]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15456846#post15456846 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by speedingredline
6 on a 620, I will be running 5 on a 240. A little overkill I guess.

Overkill, I have 4 MP40w on a 120! I have them all throttled back, but it will be good when I upgrade.

 

[speedingredline]

I run mine wide open in reefcrest mode.

 

[reeferx2]

I have 2 MP40W's on a 280 as well as a tunze 6105 and am still wanting for more flow.

 

[huskerreef]

I get pretty decent water movement with just the 1 on my 240, although I did have 2 at one time. Mainly softies thought. The 6 on my 620 really blows the corals around so good enough for me. the dimensons are 96"x54"by 28" deep

 

[stunreefer]

Check out Steve Hurlock's 1,200 gallon tank - uses all Vortechs mounted on same side of aquarium for circulation: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zh6Cz_H8Uhg

Steve started a thread here on RC in the LTF a while back too...

 

[GoToSleep]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15456787#post15456787 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by huskerreef
I am running 6 on my 620 and 1 on my 240 all in reefcrest mode in sync

Huskerreef,

How thick is the glass (acrylic?) on your 620?