Just Got An MP-10qd-Questions

mluntz · 07/03/2015, 05:38 AM

I am replacing an RW-8 and a WP-25 in my 46g bow. I just installed one mp-10qd and so far I am running it on reefcrest mode. I t seems to be moving water, but I'm starting to think I may need to get another one for the other side. What do you guys suggest?

Also, for those of you with mp's, what is your favorite mode setting?

Mark426 · 07/03/2015, 05:53 AM

I would use two -10 in a tank that size. Lots of modes you can use with two as well, especially if you have a controller with a reeflink or wxm

mluntz · 07/03/2015, 06:28 AM

Think I'm leaning towards 2, plus it will put less stress on the single pump.

Reduck · 07/03/2015, 06:43 AM

Two is much better for creating random movement. If you run them on opposite sides of the tank and offset front to back, you can create a great deal of movement.
I run my two on reef crest most of the day, then other patterns during the late day and night.
It would get better with controller such as apex wxm.
That said, you could probably get by with one running at higher power levels.

tkeracer619 · 07/03/2015, 02:21 PM

Lagoon is IMO the best mode.

Though right now I have all my mp pumps on constant speed creating a gyre flow.

I'm using a single mp40wes to turn the water in my 360gal. I only have a few hammers, frogspawn, and a torch. I can't even turn it up all the way or it's too much flow.

Scorpius · 07/03/2015, 03:30 PM

I have four MP-10's on my 65 gal. I run ntm 24/7 about 3 lights from 100%. SPS like the flow.

mluntz · 07/03/2015, 05:55 PM

I think I want to pull the plug on a second unit. Are you able to sync the 2 pumps?

slipknot23 · 07/03/2015, 07:07 PM

you need two VorTech MP10w QD to able to sync the 2 pumps

Scorpius · 07/03/2015, 07:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mluntz

I think I want to pull the plug on a second unit. Are you able to sync the 2 pumps?

If you have the models that can do that.

All four of mine are synced up.

Kies1 · 07/04/2015, 06:14 PM

Running 3 mp10 on my 90 gallon, one on each end and one on back wall on reef rest mode

mluntz · 07/05/2015, 07:19 AM

Just pulled the plug on a second pump. Won't be able to sync them though. I don't have the wireless versions. Couldn't swing the extra $100 bucks on 2.

tkeracer619 · 07/06/2015, 06:26 PM

Pretty sure you can add it later on if you want.

07/03/2015, 05:38 AM	#1
mluntz Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Millersville, Md. Posts: 727	Just Got An MP-10qd-Questions I am replacing an RW-8 and a WP-25 in my 46g bow. I just installed one mp-10qd and so far I am running it on reefcrest mode. I t seems to be moving water, but I'm starting to think I may need to get another one for the other side. What do you guys suggest? Also, for those of you with mp's, what is your favorite mode setting? __________________ 46 Gallon Bowfront, (1)Ocellaris Clownfish, (1)Carpenter wrasse, (1)Coral Beauty, (1)Kole Tang

07/03/2015, 06:28 AM	#3
mluntz Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Millersville, Md. Posts: 727	Think I'm leaning towards 2, plus it will put less stress on the single pump. __________________ 46 Gallon Bowfront, (1)Ocellaris Clownfish, (1)Carpenter wrasse, (1)Coral Beauty, (1)Kole Tang

07/03/2015, 06:43 AM	#4
Reduck Because I can.... Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Jackson, NJ Posts: 1,045	Two is much better for creating random movement. If you run them on opposite sides of the tank and offset front to back, you can create a great deal of movement. I run my two on reef crest most of the day, then other patterns during the late day and night. It would get better with controller such as apex wxm. That said, you could probably get by with one running at higher power levels. __________________ The tank ate my wallet... Current Tank Info: CADlights SAIO 75G, control, dosing and feeding by Apex, lights and pumps by Ecotech, ATO by Tunze, Skimmer by Bubble Magus, Reactor by Innovative Marine

07/03/2015, 02:21 PM	#5
tkeracer619 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Westminster, CO Posts: 17,289	Lagoon is IMO the best mode. Though right now I have all my mp pumps on constant speed creating a gyre flow. I'm using a single mp40wes to turn the water in my 360gal. I only have a few hammers, frogspawn, and a torch. I can't even turn it up all the way or it's too much flow. __________________ Hobby Experience: 9200ish gallons, 26 skimmers, and a handful of Kent Scrapers. Current Tank: Vortech Powered 600G SPS Tank w/ 100gal frag tank & 100g Sump. RK2-RK10 Skimmer. ReefAngel. Radium 20k.

07/03/2015, 03:30 PM	#6
Scorpius Stick Head Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Northwest Indiana Posts: 1,208	I have four MP-10's on my 65 gal. I run ntm 24/7 about 3 lights from 100%. SPS like the flow. __________________ Current Tank 65gal DSA rimless. Vortech MP-10 x4 Vectra M1. Kessil A360we x3 4-24in T5's. BRS 2 part LPS/SPS mixed reef. Will do ______ for Acropora.

07/03/2015, 05:53 AM	#2
Mark426 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: South Carolina Posts: 2,479	I would use two -10 in a tank that size. Lots of modes you can use with two as well, especially if you have a controller with a reeflink or wxm

07/03/2015, 05:55 PM	#7
mluntz Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Millersville, Md. Posts: 727	I think I want to pull the plug on a second unit. Are you able to sync the 2 pumps? __________________ 46 Gallon Bowfront, (1)Ocellaris Clownfish, (1)Carpenter wrasse, (1)Coral Beauty, (1)Kole Tang

07/03/2015, 07:07 PM	#8
slipknot23 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: new columbia .pa Posts: 283	you need two VorTech MP10w QD to able to sync the 2 pumps

07/04/2015, 06:14 PM	#10
Kies1 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 544	Running 3 mp10 on my 90 gallon, one on each end and one on back wall on reef rest mode

07/05/2015, 07:19 AM	#11
mluntz Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Millersville, Md. Posts: 727	Just pulled the plug on a second pump. Won't be able to sync them though. I don't have the wireless versions. Couldn't swing the extra $100 bucks on 2. __________________ 46 Gallon Bowfront, (1)Ocellaris Clownfish, (1)Carpenter wrasse, (1)Coral Beauty, (1)Kole Tang

07/06/2015, 06:26 PM	#12
tkeracer619 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Westminster, CO Posts: 17,289	Pretty sure you can add it later on if you want. __________________ Hobby Experience: 9200ish gallons, 26 skimmers, and a handful of Kent Scrapers. Current Tank: Vortech Powered 600G SPS Tank w/ 100gal frag tank & 100g Sump. RK2-RK10 Skimmer. ReefAngel. Radium 20k.