Vortech Mp40?

[Slyguy00]

Once again tang thanks for your input. much appreciated.

[mike31154]

I have 3 MP40WES on my 77 gal and am very pleased. Purchased the 1st one new years ago, it was a Gen 1 which I've updated to latest config. The other two I got used over the next several years to mitigate the hit in the wallet. The sound could be an issue, but doesn't bother me. My tank is not in the bedroom & there are plenty of other ambient sounds that make the VorTechs running blend into the background.

If you go on the EcoTech web site you can download the manuals & instructions for all their pumps. They also have instructional videos. This will give you a good idea of what multiple wireless VorTechs are capable of in your tank. I don't think there's anything out there yet that provides the flow flexibility & features of the VorTechs. Sure the Jebaos are much less costly, but you'll get next to no service & not sure there's a web site where you can check out the instructions.

[Slyguy00]

thanks appreciate the info!

[asylumdown]

I've got 2 MP60s and 2 MP40s on a 6'x3' tank. The MP60s are extreme overkill and are turned down to the max speed of what is probably close to an MP40, so I definitely could have done this tank with 4 MP40s. So in your case I would agree than an MP40 might be a bit of overkill. However, the best part about those pumps is that if it is overkill, you can turn their max speed down, and increase it as coral growth begins to impede water movement, so if I were you I'd be tempted to still go with an MP40 only because of it's versatility in future applications.

Never tried the Jaebo or the Tunze. Always been interested to do it though, maybe on a future tank. I just really appreciate the low in tank profile of the vortech's.

Also, as for the Jaebo's being knockoffs - who cares. If they do the same thing for less money, they're a clear winner.

[gregzz4]

My 5 cents

An MP40 is a lot of pump for a 50g
I use 2 x MP10s in my 75g, with no other pumps besides my return

I've heard others' MP10s and MP40s and decided the 10s were for me as the 40s are too loud for my liking, even listening to the ones in the LFS that were both new and older

Maybe a pair of 10s would better suit your needs if you went wireless

[asylumdown]

Originally Posted by gregzz4

My 5 cents

Maybe a pair of 10s would better suit your needs if you went wireless

True that, the advantages to placing two and syncing them up together to create a truly dynamic flow pattern cannot be underestimated.

[Slyguy00]

Thanks guys. The info def helps!! I think i am gonna go with two mp10s. Although i do like the idea of the mp40 and just turning it down until i need more flow or get a bigger tank. Once again thanks

[Scythanith]

My MP40WES's are extremely quiet when they aren't ramped up above ~90%. I have two of them on the battery backup and have had zero issues with them. I clean (soak in vinegar) the wet sides maybe once every 4-6 months.

[Reef Supplies]

Originally Posted by Scythanith

My MP40WES's are extremely quiet when they aren't ramped up above ~90%. I have two of them on the battery backup and have had zero issues with them. I clean (soak in vinegar) the wet sides maybe once every 4-6 months.

Yupp +1! The "trick" to keeping these pumps quiet and running is to clean the wet-sides.

Slyguy00: you may also want too look at the new Tunze 6095 wide flow pumps.

Ray

[JDigital]

I've got a 60G 40x18x20 tank.

I'm running 2 MP10's. One on either end of the tank in anti-sync mode. I get really good random flow patterns, very few dead spots, and I can vary the flow depending on the coral requirements.

1 MP10 likely won't be enough for a 50G tank unless you are going for a full soft coral tank. If you want SPS you will need more flow IMO.

I don't think an MP40 is overkill for a 50G tank as it puts out just a bit more flow than 2 MP10's (both on 100%), but the benefit of syncing 2 10's together would be better than just having 1 MP40 IMO.