Mp10 in a 4' tank?

[chort55]

Ok I am going to get a vortech, but not sure if I want to go with a 10 or 40 for sure yet..... would prefer to get the 10 as it is a bit cheaper even comparing a new 10 to a used 40 lol


I have a 48x18x18 tank and have seen youtube vids of a 10 creating a little wave in a 75 which is slightly bigger then my tank but figured I would see if anyone on here has any experience with a 10 in a 4' tank.


vortech mp10 making a wave in my 75!!!!! - YouTube


New Vortech MP10 On My 75G(Actinic LED Lighting) - YouTube


Looks like a 10 should be ok from watching these videos, and yes I know a mp40 would probably be more ideal but if I go new I will only be able to get the 10 probably... I plan to run an evo 1400 (constant on) on the opposite side as well, and the evo gives me slight polyp movement on the opposite end alone.

 

[spscrazy]

I had 2 mp10 on my 36x24x24 didn't make a wave weren't big enough for my tank I have sps and there just wasnt enough water movement

 

[Pappy]

Usually glass thickness is an issue. My friend got an mp10 for his 75 and the magnet wouldn't hold.

 

[chort55]

Usually glass thickness is an issue. My friend got an mp10 for his 75 and the magnet wouldn't hold.

The glass on my tank is 1/4".... but I found a local guy wanting to part with one of mp40 the gen2's for $200 so I am trying to get that.... we shall see.

 

[Zoacoral]

I would think you need atleast an mp40 on a 75 gallon. I have 2 mp10s on a 36 x 24 x 20 tank, and Im starting to see cyano from lack of flow. I just bought 2 more. so ill have 4 on this tank!

 

[chort55]

I would think you need atleast an mp40 on a 75 gallon. I have 2 mp10s on a 36 x 24 x 20 tank, and Im starting to see cyano from lack of flow. I just bought 2 more. so ill have 4 on this tank!

My tank is smaller then a 75 (calculators say its a 67.5g, but it held 52g before draining into overflow...), and is narrower and short then your tank even. I don't plan on using the vortech (even the mp40 if I can get it) alone tho anyway.

 

[Poseidon]

I say go with that 40, a pair of MP10's on the back wall would also be cool.

 

[shecter]

i have 2 mp10s in my 75. i need a 3rd. the magnets hold just fine on mine but they dont have enough flow to get everything off the rocks. 2 mp40s would be great but cost more than they are worth imo.

 

[creefer]

You know what my vote is. 40 all the way.