View Full Version : 2 Mp 10's or 1 Mp40? HELP
foundnemo11
04/04/2013, 04:14 PM
I am finally about to bite the bullet and upgrade my flow to either of the vortech mp's
I was planning to get an MP40 but after some research I hear a lot about how running these 2 of these creates the best results.
I have a 75 gallon with sps,lps, shrooms and zoas. I plan to keep it a mixed reef. I do plan to upgrade my tank sometime in the future to a 6' whether it be 125 or 180. this is why I wanted to get the mp40 so I could get another down the road before I setup a new tank.
my debate is that these pumps do hold their value. So if I bought 2 MP10's I could sell them with a little loss then get 2 mp40's. Or should I keep a current powerhead on one side and add a MP40 to the other.
Kies1
04/04/2013, 05:36 PM
If you we're not going to upgrade I would have said go with two mp10 as one mp40 will leave you with some dead spots. Two mp40 is what I would recommend if you are going to upgrade to a 6 foot tank later.
Dmorty217
04/04/2013, 05:41 PM
I own a mp60 and had it on my 125g and putting it on my 220g but if your going to upgrade a 60 for sure, the 60 is maintainance free as far as bushings and kits to buy when they get noisy. Also 2 mp40s at full blast equal 1 mp60 at full
SeedlessOne
04/04/2013, 08:44 PM
Or check out a jebao thread. Those things hands down beat my mp40.
Jebao is a good wave maker and good price
foundnemo11
04/04/2013, 10:46 PM
Ill check them out.. Never even heard of them
azjohnny
04/05/2013, 01:38 AM
I would only put 2 MP40s on a 180 if you have a center overflow. If you have a comer overflow an MP60 is a much better option
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Ron Reefman
04/05/2013, 06:32 AM
Seriously, check out the Jebao thread. I would love to have bought 2 MP40's for my 180g DT. But $930 for 2 powerheads... really? Just not worth the cost. They are great pumps and work really well, but the price is SO over inflated! Even the Tunze at $335 ea ($670 for 2) is crazy!
Enter the Jebao WP40. The same flow as the MP40. It's simple to set up. Mine is quite as a mouse (more quiet than a friend's MP40's). Oh, and 2 of them are only $170 ($85 each). In due time these pumps will force Eco Tech and Tunze to lower prices. And Jebao is supposed to release a WP25 smaller version in May.
geaux xman
04/05/2013, 07:14 AM
I wouldnt want to run 2mp10 near max. That would be loud. Just stick with a couple koralias evo for 80 bucks total.
foundnemo11
04/05/2013, 07:17 AM
They look good, what's the difference between wp40 and mp40? These almost seem too good to be true but after watching some videos and what not they seem to be a better choice. If I knew about theses would have had one a long time ago, the mp40's price is what has made me think long and hard about purchasing.
I have 2 MP 10s running synch/anti synched on a 75 gallon mixed reef for a year now.
First - they're great pumps, I have no idea what the budget pumps folks here are talking about are, but... you get what you pay for.
Second - I run them at max and I can barely hear them at all.
Third - I am planning on upgrading to an MP40 and moving my 2 MP10s to one side of the tank for syncing. For SPS's - you need a lot of flow. I ended up adding in two medium size Koralia's to cover some dead areas in my tank.
foundnemo11
04/05/2013, 05:27 PM
Im going to get the jebao wp40 with the power adapter thing to pipe it down a little if needed. Thank you for telling me about these you guys saved me a lot of $$.
michaellee64
04/06/2013, 09:25 AM
Im going to get the jebao wp40 with the power adapter thing to pipe it down a little if needed. Thank you for telling me about these you guys saved me a lot of $$.
You won't be sorry!
hibb304
04/08/2013, 09:20 PM
I just wonder how these $80 pumps will last, and no customer service to boot. Good luck with that warranty.
BTW I chose 2 mp10 for my 76 half circle
davidjolene
04/09/2013, 03:28 PM
Ron whats your thoughts on the jaebo wp40. Im wanting a wavemaker but Im still tossing tunze or koralia, ecotech is way overpriced just my own opinion and at 80 a piece even if they only last a year your still going to have 6 years before you pay for an ecotech
bearpeidog
04/09/2013, 05:38 PM
The Jaebo is interesting from a cost perspective. For 89.00 I would by a new one if it fails - so I don't really care about support. With my MP40s I do care about support cause the investment is so much higher. There is a market for both though...
MP40 being compared to Jaebo is really an apples to oranges comparison. Do I want the motor in my tank? do I want precious space taken up in my tank? Do I have a need to have the pumps wirelessly synced? Is cost a primary concern? Do you have an affinity for supporting US based companies?
Everyone has their own answers to those questions. Both move water and that no one can argue about!
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