2 Vortech MP40’s for 180 gallon?

[alex277]

In the process of setting up my first reef tank, 6x2x2 footprint. All the corals I’m stocking all require a medium flow for the most part. I’m wondering if I can get two Vortech MP40’s to get a medium flow? Is this sufficient power for lps and softies? Are these pumps strong enough to reach the middle of the tank, if I put one on each end? Or will it not reach? Thank you for any help as I’m new to this, only done freshwater

 

[Lavey29]

In the process of setting up my first reef tank, 6x2x2 footprint. All the corals I’m stocking all require a medium flow for the most part. I’m wondering if I can get two Vortech MP40’s to get a medium flow? Is this sufficient power for lps and softies? Are these pumps strong enough to reach the middle of the tank, if I put one on each end? Or will it not reach? Thank you for any help as I’m new to this, only done freshwater

To give you perspective, my tank is half your dimensions. I run 2 MP40s at 38% anti sync during the day and it is plenty for my mixed reef.

 

[WVNed]

I am using 2 on a 6x2x2 and they are perfect

 

[alex277]

To give you perspective, my tank is half your dimensions. I run 2 MP40s at 38% anti sync during the day and it is plenty for my mixed reef.

No dead spots? That was my main concern, is if the two would cover everything to avoid any dead spots.

 

[DaneGer21]

I have a 60x36x24 - roughly 220gals

I have (4)-mp40’s, all running 98% reef crest, and 400gph through my return, and I still get some dead spots.

 

[skiwez]

Will really depend on your aquascape. I have a tank with similar dimensions and use 2 mp 40s. I'm prepared to buy more if necessary but it's been several years and am still ok. 2 is a good place to start and evaluate whether you need more. They are not exactly cheep so why spend the cash upfront if not absolutely necessary.

 

[rezaktp]

Start out with 2 on the ends then you can always add one or 2 on the back

 

[Reeferbadness]

I have 2 x MP40's running at about 50% and an MP10 for the back area running at 75% for my 180 g custom. For my 200G - i have an MP60 and 2 x MP40s.

180 G custom. This was before adding a MP10 to the back left side - to help with dead spot there.

200 G RedSea 750 XXL - with MP60 on the left and 2 x MP40 on the right

 

[exnisstech]

I run 2 on a 180 and I get a good swaying movement from nems and softies. I do have one addition Powerhead at the bottom rear corner just to push some water behind7the rocks. How you do your rockscape will be the biggest factor if to dill wotk or not I think. Not a great image but give an idea of the stock and rock layout mp40s are mounted close to the center on opposite ends