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Monroereef
09/23/2012, 11:07 AM
Hello fellow reefers

I finally bit the bullet and purchased the mp60wes for my 375G tank.

I have a few questions :-

Which mode do you like to run it on?
Do you use the night mode?
How high have you mounted yours from the top of the water surface?

I have it mounted at 5 inches from the water surface and every once in a while it sucks in air creating a whirlpool. :)

If I lower it will it still break the surface enough for O2 exchange?

Thanks for the inputs ..

Sunny
Fish Junction
09/23/2012, 11:49 AM
Most of us run them mid depth and yes it will still turn the surface (air/water interface) like a jacuzzi. As for settings thats up to you, I prefer alternating long pulse and do not use night mode. Feed mode- yes.
Monroereef
09/23/2012, 01:31 PM
Thanks. Anyone else?
Paris_Wiley
09/23/2012, 03:14 PM
I run mine about 1/3 from the top on a 450G mixed reef tank. I run mine on lagoon mode (I am still experimenting with this) and definitely use the feed mode. So far I have not had it ever suck air from the surface.
Osteoclast
09/23/2012, 05:21 PM
I have 2 MP 60s located 12 inches off the bottom of my tank and I have 2MP 40s about 18 inches from the surface. My tank is 48 inches tall. I like to ramp up the modes during the day with tidal surge, then lagoon, then a brief high intensity reef crest followed by lagoon, then tidal surge again. I use a mellow lagoon at night. The goal is to suspend detritus. I am currently experimenting with the max settings. I have closed loop flow and also flow from my sump in addition to the vortechs.
Monroereef
09/23/2012, 07:59 PM
What about the noise levels? I honestly think that these things are way too loud. I can hear it in the other room when it is running at 100% :(

My tank is 1/2 inch and I used the right spacer ... Any ideas?

Sunny
Mmiller40gt
09/23/2012, 08:15 PM
About 9 inches below waterline. But it's on a 90 gallon. I run reef crest at 50-60% with the mp40 antisync.
Monroereef
09/25/2012, 08:42 AM
Is it me or mp60 is very loud when run over 75%?
I am not talking about the vibrations, it is the motor whining that is very annoying..
Mmiller40gt
09/25/2012, 09:06 AM
Is it me or mp60 is very loud when run over 75%?
I am not talking about the vibrations, it is the motor whining that is very annoying..

Mine is pretty quiet. Louder than the 40