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Proteus 09-09-2014 06:12 PM

Maximize my flow
 
On my tank I use 2 directional bulkheads off the back and two mp10 on one side.
Was considering putting 1 mp10 on opposing side to increase flow.
Suggestions?
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Ulmo 09-09-2014 06:23 PM

How about 2x MP60 on opposing sides?

... seriously though how much flow are you looking for? You already have potentially 3000+ GPH. Maybe just make the 2 MP10s oppose? What does the Ecotech calculator tell you for your tank size?

Proteus 09-09-2014 06:52 PM

The issue is the returns may be impeding the mp10 flow from reaching the far side

denny_C 09-09-2014 07:15 PM

if its in the budget then personally i would do it , fwiw i run 93x flow rate in my zoanthid systems alone;)

what percent you running your current 10 and how many gph is your return giving back to the display?

im gonna guesstimate your about 50x flowrate currently if your not using the mp10 on %100

Proteus 09-09-2014 08:16 PM

900gph return and two mp10 @100%
Both vortech are on same side just contemplating having them on opposite sides

Craigdillman 09-09-2014 08:47 PM

What about making them do a short pulse mode wave? I have 2 mp10s on my 125g 6 foot long and they make a wave and i have very little deadspots in there and its a 6 foot tank

riceboy 09-09-2014 09:33 PM

on my 82 gallon i run 4 mp10 and a mag 18 for return with 1 wp25 (back of the tank in wave box). i have one going in wave mode in the wavebox (back of the tank) and 2 on one end of the tank and 1 on the other side long wise and have virtually no dead spots.

for you I would stager on oposite sides on lagoon mode at 100% make sure you set it to be opposite setting so one pump will ramp up while the other ramps down and vice versa

Proteus 09-10-2014 12:09 AM

I'll give that a try tonight.

Thanks


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