Very dissapointed with Mp40...

JMLewis · 12/20/2011, 10:08 PM

So I finally splurged and purchased an Mp40 for my 5' 100g tank and I just have to say that a $500 powerhead should be able to move water more than 2.5' from it...

At 100% power half the tank is insane other half looks like the water is at a stand still. Once in a while a breeze will hit other side but not even close to enough. I was certainly hoping for more than this.

rtparty · 12/21/2011, 09:00 AM

A little research will show that an MP40 wont move the water 5 feet. Vortechs are a very wide flow, not a stream like others.

My MP10s on 100% only moved the water about 30". You really need 2 MP40s for your tank.

I am sorry to be so blunt but some research would have done wonders. Instead you come on bashing EcoTech.

jameshongth · 12/21/2011, 09:11 AM

Should go for MP60 instead of MP40!

AcroporAddict · 12/21/2011, 10:38 AM

You should have done your due diligence before just buying. No one would have recommended just one MP40 for a 5' tank. You need two 40s, one on the left side and one on the right.

Eastamherstbias · 12/21/2011, 12:22 PM

My Mp40 works well for a 4ft tank but I think I would need a MP60 for a 5ft+

gig · 12/21/2011, 12:35 PM

I have a 6ft tank, I have two MP40's working in antisync...it's great....1 is not enough.

milkman55 · 12/21/2011, 12:38 PM

I have two MP40's on either end of my 4' 120 gal running anti-sync. Works great, but definitely need two.

JMLewis · 12/21/2011, 03:31 PM

Yep well I just purchased a second so I appologize for my OP and I'm sure that once I get home and put the second on the other end of the tank I'll be extremely happy.

However at the time of my post last night I definately was disappointed.

Now that I do have two once I get the second running do you suggest I run on anti-sync or sync mode? And does it matter for the wave in NTM?

Allmost · 12/21/2011, 03:33 PM

if on same side, sync.

if different sides, anti sync/

you have to play around with placement, but in a 66" tank, with 2 MP40s, I get a 1" wave [measured from bottom to top which would be a 0.5" wave from middle.)

milkman55 · 12/21/2011, 07:19 PM

You will like the anti-sync mode on opposite ends. If you have an Apex controller, check out the WMX module to control the pumps.

sanchoy · 12/24/2011, 07:38 AM

These pumps work the best when synced with another pump. I have 3 currently 2 MP60 and 1 MP40. Loving it. Yeah I dropped over 1k but still. Its awesome.

2JZGTE · 05/07/2012, 11:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sanchoy

These pumps work the best when synced with another pump. I have 3 currently 2 MP60 and 1 MP40. Loving it. Yeah I dropped over 1k but still. Its awesome.

2 MP60 and 1 MP40 cost roughly $2k.

I got a 150G, 6 ft tank. I would need at least 2 MP40 or 1 MP40 and 1 MP60. yikes!

gig · 05/07/2012, 12:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2JZGTE

2 MP60 and 1 MP40 cost roughly $2k.

I got a 150G, 6 ft tank. I would need at least 2 MP40 or 1 MP40 and 1 MP60. yikes!

nope 2 mp40wes will be fine, then if you need to, add a 3rd to put on the back glass to get a gyre going, but I have these two on my 180G (6ft) and it's more than adequate for an SPS dominant tank

sedor · 05/07/2012, 12:26 PM

It takes a little while to get used to the pumps not blasting out a stream like most others day. The vortech actually create a more natural movement, which is less detectable, but more effective. I agree that you could use another on your tank. Are they pricey? Sure...but what isn't in this hobby?

12/20/2011, 10:08 PM	#1
JMLewis Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Temecula, Ca Posts: 350	Very dissapointed with Mp40... So I finally splurged and purchased an Mp40 for my 5' 100g tank and I just have to say that a $500 powerhead should be able to move water more than 2.5' from it... At 100% power half the tank is insane other half looks like the water is at a stand still. Once in a while a breeze will hit other side but not even close to enough. I was certainly hoping for more than this.

12/21/2011, 09:00 AM	#2
rtparty Raise The Reef! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Utah Posts: 5,383	A little research will show that an MP40 wont move the water 5 feet. Vortechs are a very wide flow, not a stream like others. My MP10s on 100% only moved the water about 30". You really need 2 MP40s for your tank. I am sorry to be so blunt but some research would have done wonders. Instead you come on bashing EcoTech. __________________ Ryan Click on my user name and check out my homepage! Current Tank Info: 24g Nano Cube \| 6x24w ATI Sunpower \| 2 x Tunze 6045

12/21/2011, 12:22 PM	#5
Eastamherstbias Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Williamsville, NY Posts: 1,577	My Mp40 works well for a 4ft tank but I think I would need a MP60 for a 5ft+ __________________ 120g Mixed Reef w/ MP40 & 1x Radion Gen 2 & 1x Radion PROs Integrated Basement Sump w/ 40Br Sump/40Br SPS (Hybrid MOcc Pair)/40Br Peacock Mantis Tank/40Br Anemone Tanks (Platinum Pair)

12/21/2011, 12:35 PM	#6
gig Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Hawthorn Woods, IL Posts: 2,979	I have a 6ft tank, I have two MP40's working in antisync...it's great....1 is not enough. __________________ It's ILLIE!!!!!!!!!!! Current Tank Info: Current Tank Info: 180G RR in wall mixed reef moving toward SPS dominated (247 gal total system), 300lbs+ LR, VHO/T5 mix of lighting, X3 MP40w ES.

12/21/2011, 03:33 PM	#9
Allmost Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: canada, toronto Posts: 6,174	if on same side, sync. if different sides, anti sync/ you have to play around with placement, but in a 66" tank, with 2 MP40s, I get a 1" wave [measured from bottom to top which would be a 0.5" wave from middle.) __________________ Current tank : 200 Gallon SPS tank. ... Zeovit powered 35 G seahorse tank... bacterioplankton 60 G Cube NPS tank ..... bacterioplankton 65G soft coral tank.

12/21/2011, 09:11 AM	#3
jameshongth Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: ASIA Posts: 473	Should go for MP60 instead of MP40!

12/21/2011, 10:38 AM	#4
AcroporAddict Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Southeast Posts: 1,223	You should have done your due diligence before just buying. No one would have recommended just one MP40 for a 5' tank. You need two 40s, one on the left side and one on the right.

12/21/2011, 12:38 PM	#7
milkman55 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Parkville, MO Posts: 837	I have two MP40's on either end of my 4' 120 gal running anti-sync. Works great, but definitely need two.

12/21/2011, 03:31 PM	#8
JMLewis Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Temecula, Ca Posts: 350	Yep well I just purchased a second so I appologize for my OP and I'm sure that once I get home and put the second on the other end of the tank I'll be extremely happy. However at the time of my post last night I definately was disappointed. Now that I do have two once I get the second running do you suggest I run on anti-sync or sync mode? And does it matter for the wave in NTM?

12/21/2011, 07:19 PM	#10
milkman55 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Parkville, MO Posts: 837	You will like the anti-sync mode on opposite ends. If you have an Apex controller, check out the WMX module to control the pumps.

12/24/2011, 07:38 AM	#11
sanchoy Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Close to the ocean Posts: 906	These pumps work the best when synced with another pump. I have 3 currently 2 MP60 and 1 MP40. Loving it. Yeah I dropped over 1k but still. Its awesome. __________________ 250 gallon.. tangs are the best.. the po po is not. Current Tank Info: 250 reef

05/07/2012, 12:26 PM	#14
sedor Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 4,733	It takes a little while to get used to the pumps not blasting out a stream like most others day. The vortech actually create a more natural movement, which is less detectable, but more effective. I agree that you could use another on your tank. Are they pricey? Sure...but what isn't in this hobby? __________________ Ryan

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