Vortech Schedule and Flow

[Johnseye]

I just replaced a pair of Tunze pumps I had pointing through my live rock in the back with MP10s. I placed the MP10s higher up in the back. I also have a pair of MP40s higher up towards the front. Right now I max out at 50% on both so I don't over power any of the coral, nor stir up too much sand. I'll be increasing that slowly until I find the maximum attainable flow.

I have tried to mix up the day with different types of flow patterns. I may replace the short pulse with extended in order to achieve a nice wave depending on which does this best. Now that I have 4 Vortech pumps I am attempting the Gyre mode to move water in a clock and counter clockwise motion.

Are the anti-sync settings for the opposite side pumps correct for these flows? Does anything look like it won't produce the desired effect? Is there a better time of day to do the nutrient transport?

 

[Johnseye]

No one into VorTech pump tweaking?

 

[TheReeferer]

Is the only way to access scheduling for vortechs is if I buy the reeflink?

 

[Johnseye]

Is the only way to access scheduling for vortechs is if I buy the reeflink?

Nope you can create schedules with an Apex WXM.

 

[ratienza80]

I just replaced a pair of Tunze pumps I had pointing through my live rock in the back with MP10s. I placed the MP10s higher up in the back. I also have a pair of MP40s higher up towards the front. Right now I max out at 50% on both so I don't over power any of the coral, nor stir up too much sand. I'll be increasing that slowly until I find the maximum attainable flow.

I have tried to mix up the day with different types of flow patterns. I may replace the short pulse with extended in order to achieve a nice wave depending on which does this best. Now that I have 4 Vortech pumps I am attempting the Gyre mode to move water in a clock and counter clockwise motion.

Are the anti-sync settings for the opposite side pumps correct for these flows? Does anything look like it won't produce the desired effect? Is there a better time of day to do the nutrient transport?

I think Tidal swell, nutrient transport, and gyre works better if the opposite side is synced. The pumps will kinda complement and work with one another 'in sync' as oppose to just having random flow patterns. Reefcrest and lagoon work great with having anti-sync modes.