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#1
10-03-2012, 12:34 AM
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Vortech Pump question
Hey guys,
I got good news, my ammonia is down and so far things are going well. I recently (today) got an Ecotech Vortech MP10ESw powerhead. So far it works great and I was able to put it in sleep mode. It seems to be well installed. No vibration sound, granted on full power it does hum, but I'm assuming it's normal. Anyways, back to my question, I have a 33 gallon and as I read on the Ecotech site, one pump should be enough. I was wondering, do you agree? Should I keep one of my Hydor 750 plugged in? Should I pick up another Vortech and set it as a slave? On max power it does move a lot of the detritus around. Right now I left one Hydor plugged in because I've been told that too little circulation will lead to heartache. What do you recommend? I think I found some in town for $219.99, which is really interesting. Thanks, Ren
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33G DT - 10G sump - Eshopps PSK-100H - Eheim Compact+ 3000 - CPR CS50 overflow - 2x Hydor 750 (not used) - 1x Vortech MP10ESw - Radion LED - 7x Hermit Crabs - 2x Peppermint Shrimps - 3x Astrea - 4-5x Nassarius (they spawned) - Zoas - Mushrooms - 37lbs of live rock - 56lbs of base rock 
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#2
10-04-2012, 05:19 PM
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1 MP10 is definitely enough for a 33 gallon, since you could run it at 1575 GPH if you wanted. However, you might keep another powerhead in there (or get another MP10 like you said) and keep the MP10 (or MP10s) dialed down to minimizing dead spots. Depending on your rockwork, one MP10 might be enough for that as well (especially if it's on a mode like Reef Crest).
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#3
10-04-2012, 09:45 PM
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yah it depends more on how your tank is set up than anything. if you've got a lot of rock that can create dead spots, you might want to keep another pump pointed in that direction
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#4
10-05-2012, 03:31 AM
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Hmmm...alright. I might remove the hydor pump and increase the output on the vortech. I'll see what happens. If need be I'll put back the Hydor 750 and wait for Christmas to buy another Vortech.
Thanks! Ren
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33G DT - 10G sump - Eshopps PSK-100H - Eheim Compact+ 3000 - CPR CS50 overflow - 2x Hydor 750 (not used) - 1x Vortech MP10ESw - Radion LED - 7x Hermit Crabs - 2x Peppermint Shrimps - 3x Astrea - 4-5x Nassarius (they spawned) - Zoas - Mushrooms - 37lbs of live rock - 56lbs of base rock
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#5
10-08-2012, 12:04 PM
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I really think you should be okay with one MP10, I have ran one on my 65G when I had it and it was enough! You could also point your returns to assist with dead zones.
It would be awesome if you had a picture of your tank showing your placement, I always found it difficult to determine the perfect postion in regards to my rockwork you might have to change a few times.
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#6
10-10-2012, 12:40 AM
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Good point about the pictures, so here they are.
Hopefully it'll help to figure out my pump question. Thanks everyone. Ren
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33G DT - 10G sump - Eshopps PSK-100H - Eheim Compact+ 3000 - CPR CS50 overflow - 2x Hydor 750 (not used) - 1x Vortech MP10ESw - Radion LED - 7x Hermit Crabs - 2x Peppermint Shrimps - 3x Astrea - 4-5x Nassarius (they spawned) - Zoas - Mushrooms - 37lbs of live rock - 56lbs of base rock Last edited by RenHoek104; 11-09-2012 at 01:45 PM.
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