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Originally Posted by Tradewinds
Since only one pump is running at a time, would larger pumps need to be utilized? Replace MP40 with MP60 for example?
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Well... I think it depends on your tanks dimensions, inhabitants and what max pump speed you can live with (all of them seem to get too noisy at max speed). In a way you can get away with a MP that might be slightly too small for your tank because you kinda get the waters momentum working in your favor...if that makes any sense. Thankfully, EcoTech has included a pretty good flow calculator on their site that might answer your question.
The main consideration is your aquascaping needs to be arranged in a way for it to be effective. Like central islands with plenty space in front, back and the ends. Using the standard rocks piled against the back wall and its not a useful flow pattern at all...IMHO.