Is 2 Vortech MP40W ES overkill?

DarkSephiroth · May 28, 2011

For a 48x20x20 SPS tank, is that too much? or should i go for 2 MP20W?

Demonic · May 28, 2011

MP40WES dialed back a little.
MP20W will have to run close to full speed and will be a little noisy.

skinz78 · May 28, 2011

I agree with Demonic, I have a 120g with a MP40, and a MP 20 and it isn't enough, I had to add a few Koralia 1050's.

_Alex_ · May 28, 2011

go with the 2 40's and dial them down. then as the sps grows and fills out you will need more flow and have plenty of room to turn the 40's up to take care of it

DarkSephiroth · May 28, 2011

Yea thats what i thought also, just need another person to confirmed. Thanks

brianbigoats · May 28, 2011

When i had my 90 i ran 3 mp40w and 3 tunze nano's now in my 150 i add a 4th vortech mp40 to the mix

Troylee · May 28, 2011

Fwiw your not gonna find any mp20s they quit making them along time ago... 2 mp40's on full blast would be perfect for that IMHO..... Do it haha!!!!

Captain Nemo · May 28, 2011

Troy not everyone likes to blow their fish against the side of the tank for fun like you did....:wink:

dakotasreef · May 28, 2011

I run 3 40's on my 120 sps tank. I would go with 2 and adjust as needed.

CoralClark · May 28, 2011

i agree with everyone else. i have 2 mp40s on my 120 full blast.

kingfisherfleshy · May 28, 2011

Sorry to hijack, but I was wanted this question answered myself...except I have a 125g...I am running koralia mag 6's...and that is just too much laminar flow.

Would two mp40's do the trick (72" long 125g)?

Thanks

skinz78 · May 28, 2011

kingfisherfleshy said:
Sorry to hijack, but I was wanted this question answered myself...except I have a 125g...I am running koralia mag 6's...and that is just too much laminar flow.

Would two mp40's do the trick (72" long 125g)?

Thanks

Yes I think you would be fine.