Tell me about your vortech..good or bad

[Euroreefer]

I thought the mp20 can be upgraded with the mp40 chip? If I wanted to.

 

[Widdy]

Just have to upgrade to the MP40W driver when you're ready.

http://www.marinedepot.com/ps_ViewI...~view~idProduct~EM1131~idCategory~FIPHAC.html

I have the MP20 in my BC29, and even at the lowest speed (500gph) it's more than enough. Like someone mentioned earlier, the undertow is awesome on it. I replaced 2 Koralia 1s with it...

 

[daaznmofo]

i like my mp20 in my 20 gal. nice look to the tank, nice flow. comes at a price tho. wish i got the mp40w tho.

 

[geldof]

I have 2 MP 40's in a 75 gallon sps dominated aquarium. They are about two months old and have worked perfect so far. There are no other pumps in the tank, except for the return from the sump. Plenty of flow. The noise is audible, but gets quieter as the pump breaks in. Definitely follow the pin spacer recommendations for the quietest operation.

 

[1UCKY]

I currently have a MP40W Gen2 in my reef and have no complaints; I'm going to be adding a second one later this month as well. Even though they are not as quiet as you want them to be, I won't be switching to another brand of powerheads any time soon.....

 

[KathyC]

..and I'll also join the club of Vortech admirers..have the MP40W Gen 2 in my 120 and I absolutely love it..mine is super quiet (possibly because I just about squeeged the rubber gasket onto the glass with zero air under it?), and the flow is mind-boggling.

The backflow that people are mentioning is really something as well and the surface movement aiding in gas exchange is superb.
Best of all though is all of those ugly powerheads are gone from the tank, so much more space for the fish to swim and much more visually pleasing

 

[alrha]

I have one of the first generation ones (recently upgraded) and now purchased a new mp40w as my tunze stream just died on me. having used both in my tank at the same time, i prefer the vortech as it simply looks a lot nicer in the tank. i do wish it was quieter as i try my best for my tank to be as silent as possible in my living room (sump is in basement) but it is not loud enough to really bother me. bottom line, i recommend it. ive never seen an mp20, but for your size tank i would suspect it should be enough.

 

[JARRETT SHARK]

I love the sound, it puts me to sleep. LOL
In two weeks I see all my coral is growing and looking way better. I need to buy 3 more for my 220gal I am building and that is what is going to kill me.A++ in my book

 

[damian05]

i have a 125 that i am going to setup now should i get 1 or 2 mp40?

 

[Breakin Newz]

i have a 125 that i am going to setup now should i get 1 or 2 mp40?

1 would be better then none (better then acouple koralia's even!)... If you have the funds I would get 2...

 

[masterswimmer]

I run one MP40w on my 75g and love it. All the pros and cons have been very nicely stated in this thread already.

Russ

 

[Vir]

i run one mp 40 on my 24x24x21 52 gal cube and love it no dead spots :tub:

 

[Euroreefer]

Im gonan have to get one....lol.. Im ordering it tomorrow!! Thanks for all the information!!

 

[Breakin Newz]

Im gonan have to get one....lol.. Im ordering it tomorrow!! Thanks for all the information!!

Great man, you will love it trust me.. Read the instructions carefully and you will be fine!
If you need to know something/questions feel free to PM me or whatever and I will help you, since some things are not in the manual..

 

[geldof]

OK, must have forgotten to "knock on wood" or something, because today for the first time ever, as irony would have it after my previous post, I had a separation in one of the MP40 Wet/Dry side assemblies! I did raise the flow rate slightly, before the two pieces split. Also, both of the pumps had significant algae growth which I cleaned immediately following the split. there was a noticeable increase in flow, following the cleaning. Hypothesis, keep the wet side assembly clear of algae and general gunk for efficiency and reliabilities sake.

 

[Breakin Newz]

OK, must have forgotten to "knock on wood" or something, because today for the first time ever, as irony would have it after my previous post, I had a separation in one of the MP40 Wet/Dry side assemblies! I did raise the flow rate slightly, before the two pieces split. Also, both of the pumps had significant algae growth which I cleaned immediately following the split. there was a noticeable increase in flow, following the cleaning. Hypothesis, keep the wet side assembly clear of algae and general gunk for efficiency and reliabilities sake.

Have the spacer on the right thickness? Because I know some people THINK there tank is say 1" thick but it is really 2" thick.. <-- (just an example)... I would double check to make sure..

 

[Euroreefer]

Well, its gonna be here tomorrow thanks to Jim and Russ !

 

[Keith P]

Because I know some people THINK there tank is say 1" thick but it is really 2" thick.. <-- (just an example)

2" thick?!? I was going to ask if these work well on 1/2" glass :tongue1:

 

[geldof]

Have the spacer on the right thickness? Because I know some people THINK there tank is say 1" thick but it is really 2" thick.. <-- (just an example)... I would double check to make sure..

Good thought, but yes I double checked the thickness before installing. The glass on my 75 is 3/8" thick, which is an option on the spacer.

 

[House of Laughter]

Anytime Euro, see you tomorrow with the unit. Check your email for your invoice.

you're gonna love it - I have ONE on my 150 :-0

House