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clugo
10/11/2014, 05:50 PM
So, I'm expecting my new 72x28x28 tank this week and i have 4 MP40's I plan to use in it. To preserve the side viewing sides I was wondering if its possible to place all 4 MP40s on the back wall? Or, is it recommended and preferred if I put two on the back and one on each side?
Thanks for your help.
Tradewinds
10/12/2014, 06:03 AM
Nice tank dimensions.
I run four MP40 on my standard 180 (72x24x24) and have two pumps mounted at each end of the tank. I run the long pulse mode to create a gyre effect, which changes the flow of the water from clockwise to counter-clockwise every couple minutes.
The side viewing isn't obstructed too badly IMO, but then I do most of the viewing from the front of the tank.
http://i698.photobucket.com/albums/vv341/mike5050/mp40gyre_zps9f1d97b9.jpg
What type of corals will you be keeping? Will the back of the tank be easily accessible?
Alex Y EcoTech
10/14/2014, 05:37 AM
So, I'm expecting my new 72x28x28 tank this week and i have 4 MP40's I plan to use in it. To preserve the side viewing sides I was wondering if its possible to place all 4 MP40s on the back wall? Or, is it recommended and preferred if I put two on the back and one on each side?
Thanks for your help.
Clugo,
Placing all of your MP40wES pumps on the back wall is a great option. Also, it is best to place them in an area where they can provide unobstructed flow, so above your rockwork is typically best.
clugo
10/14/2014, 08:50 AM
Alex, how would you recommend placing them on the back wall? I've attached a pic of the tank.
I was thinking 2 on each side of the center overflow; one high and one low since I'm doing a bare bottom tank.
Alex Y EcoTech
10/15/2014, 07:35 AM
Clugo,
To be very honest there is no correct placement. That said, a good rule of thumb is to position the VorTechs in an area where they can provide unobstructed flow.
clugo
10/15/2014, 07:50 AM
Excellent.
So im not messing anything up by not having some on the sides?
Thanks for all the help guys.
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