Ecotech Marine Pump ISSUE

[demariners]

So I purchased 2 MP10 for my 55 ga Corner tank. Sadly I didn't realize that the glass is too thick and now they will not attach. I am going to have to return them. My question is if I upgrade to the MP40 which does support my glass should I get 2 or should I get one? Will you think the MP40 will be too powerful for my tank? Thanks for the help!

[Dholmblad]

Just get one.

[demariners]

Thats what I am thinking also, does the preset settings come with an adjustment so they are not overpowering? Thanks

[joesfiddy]

Buy an mp40 you will not be disappointed.

[username in use]

You can turn them up and down as much as you want and the programs will work off that intensity.

[Buzz1329]

One. No.

[Hudzon]

How thick is your 55? most standards are a 1/4 inch and MP10 are good up to 3/8th

[demariners]

Well I went ahead and got the MP40 and it works great. My question now is I only have one pump. What is the best setting? I have it currently on EcoSmart mode with one pump does that do much? Should I switch to lagoon or reef crest? How do I know what is the best mode for me? Thanks.

[NYCBOB]

It's a really personal thing and depends a lot on rockwork. Try all the modes and see which one works best for you.

[JAustin]

Reefcrest for the win.

[demariners]

Understood, how would I even know if the best mode is the best mode for me? This is my first reef tank and I currently just have a fish and an anemone in it. The fish seems to have a lot of trouble swimming so I am assuming the current is too strong? The anemone has went into hiding behind a rock so I figure the same is going on with it. Still not sure what to set this on cause I think the MP40 is too strong for the tank.

[JustinGr]

If you have it cranked up all the way, it is two much flow.

Put it at 1/2 or 3/8 speed and see what you get. I use a MP10 on full tilt on my 75 on the custom long pulse mode, and it works great.

Justin

[demariners]

Well I currently have it on Reefcrest mode at about 75%. Again my tank is a 55g a corner bow. The dimensions are 26" both sides and I believe about 30" high. I have one MP40 on one side about 6" inch from the surface. Am I supposed to see a lot of water movement on the surface? If not then it must be to high. With it being a bow front the flow bounces off the front of the tank and circles to the back. I figure the flow doesn't need to be that high. Thanks for the advice.

[yellowRubi]

i have a 57gal with one mp40 , its enough

[demariners]

i have a 57gal with one mp40 , its enough

What do you set yours at? I have never had a reef tank before so i am not sure what I am looking for exactly? Thanks.