MP40 on the back wall?

[jml1149]

Hello-


I currently am running two MP40's on a 120g tank, one on each end, cycling between constant and reef crest mode. I have two islands set up, and I don't think I'm getting great flow in the middle of the islands, as corals have taken off and flow looks to be impeded. So I picked up another MP40 and am going to place in the back, between my islands and pointing at my front glass.

Anyone have any suggestions for programming or intensity? Or other experience doing this that might be helpful? Always appreciated.



Jon

 

[Crabs McJones]

Hello-


I currently am running two MP40's on a 120g tank, one on each end, cycling between constant and reef crest mode. I have two islands set up, and I don't think I'm getting great flow in the middle of the islands, as corals have taken off and flow looks to be impeded. So I picked up another MP40 and am going to place in the back, between my islands and pointing at my front glass.

Anyone have any suggestions for programming or intensity? Or other experience doing this that might be helpful? Always appreciated.



Jon

I would start by running it at half or even 3/4 the intensity that you run the other two in the same mode (reef crest, lagoon ect..) The reason I say half to 3/4 is your tank is obviously not as wide as it is as long, and if you put the MP40 on the back glass pushing forward at full power, you'll probably kick up alot of sand.

 

[jml1149]

Do you happen to know the minimum intensity the WXM can command it to?

 

[saltyhog]

I was going too say use an MP10 instead of an MP40, but since you already have the 40, set it as low as possible and work your way up.