mp10 enough flow for 60 cube???
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caudill187
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I'd say two MP10's for a tank that size, or leave the koralias and add the MP10s.
FishBeard
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Ive been trying to get a 20 or 40. Just a suggestion, there is no advantage to an ecosmart in our narrow cubes, if you can get a good price on a gen2 model, and don't mind no warranty, go with an older one. You won't miss the loss of 2 extra modes that require 3+ pumps to use.
Troylee
all about the diy!!!!!
You need a 40 IMHO... A 10 won't cut it..
Glenn
Reefer and Model Railroad
I had two MP10s in my 60cube - one high right, one low left - and loved the flow that I had in the tank. One will give you a 'decent' flow, but I agree with everyone else, two will give you the best flow for the inhabitants.
VelasCorals
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I had two mp10 in my old 60 gallon cube and I didn't think it was enough. I also had to keep them at close to max so they were loud. If I were to do it again I would get one mp40 and one mp10.
turfster26
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I am the same exact boat. I setting up a new 60gl Cube in my kids game room and need PH's. Was thinking of (2) MP10's and (1) MP40. Giving the fact that I do not like my MP60's on my 180gl when they run at 100%....too loud. I may go with an MP40 to keep the noise down and have the flexibility to increase flow if needed down the road.
Any thoughts? Keep them coming........great topic.
Any thoughts? Keep them coming........great topic.
I had a 10 on my 50 cube and it wasnt even close to being enough. I agree 2 pushing max would work or a 40. If you have sand you will have a hard time keeping the sand from blowing around. youcould go with 2 tunze 6025's.
turfster26
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You are right mojo...I am very nervous about sand blowing around. That is why I was originally leaning towards the MP10's, because the MP40 will definitely move some sand.
Do you happen to know what model Tunze I would need that would be controllable? I will search the web too, but didn't know off hand what Tunze I could use that would be controllable and a tweener sized pump to the 10 or 40?
Many thanks.......
turfster26
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Do you find it blows sand around? I have somewhat fine oolitic sand and that may be an issue. I am doing homework right now on the newer Tunze 6095 and it looks pretty slick too.
Any thoughts?????
FishBeard
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FWIW, since my last post, I added a single brand new old stock 20, it was plenty capable at 100% lagoon mode to replace two koralia 750's. I then upgraded it to a 40wES, and added a 2nd 40wES so I could run them in anti-sync, I have them setup to 60% in reef crest and the tank loves it. Twice a week for a few hours I run nutrient export mode thru a few cycles to really stir up all the detritus into my filter system and the tank has never looked healthier!
