I want to use MP40's, but...

[chatyak]

Are you sure you want the mp40s? I have them and the noise drives me crazy. I've replaced the parts on them a couple times too already. I use Tropic Eden sand and found it to be much better than any CaribSea brand. It is more uniform, clean, white, and I find it heavier by not getting blown around, even on the smaller particles. You'd have to turn down the power on the pump that close to the sand though - maybe not if you used a bigger size, such as ReefFlakes.

[Seriak]

Originally Posted by chatyak

Are you sure you want the mp40s? I have them and the noise drives me crazy. I've replaced the parts on them a couple times too already. I use Tropic Eden sand and found it to be much better than any CaribSea brand. It is more uniform, clean, white, and I find it heavier by not getting blown around, even on the smaller particles. You'd have to turn down the power on the pump that close to the sand though - maybe not if you used a bigger size, such as ReefFlakes.

I don't hear any noise out of mine. I don't use the pulse mode to create the wave though, which you do hear a little bit of a hum as it does its pulses. Have you made sure your spacer is set according to your glass thickness and you can also move the wetside around a bit if it's a vibration noise.

Either way, I love my Vortechs!

[lastlight]

if you use caribsea seaflor you've got zero to worry about.

not ideal for wrasses that like buying themselves though.

[Arok3000]

Originally Posted by lastlight

if you use caribsea seaflor you've got zero to worry about.

not ideal for wrasses that like buying themselves though.

I have the Seaflor special grade reef. I know there's another seaflor that is pretty much shells and other huge bits, but this stuff is a good chunk heavier than the sand I usually use. Which one are you refering to?

Also, for reference, I do have an MP40 that I've been using for close to a year now. I don't mind the noise at all and think most of the claims are exagerrated, or improper alignment.

I guess as soon as I have a chance, I'll try the MP40 that close to the sand and see what the result is.