MP40wES recommendation for 200DD

[returnofsid]

I have a Marineland 200 Deep Dimension, 48"X36"X27" tall. It's been set up for about 6 years. On each end I've had a modded Maxijet (1200gph each) and a Koralia 3 (850 gph each), again, one of each on each end of the tank for a total of 2 Modded Maxijets and 2 Koralia 3s. I also have a Mag18 return pump, returning through 2X3/4 SeaSwirls that do not rotate (The SeaSwirls are used for returns but the motors are unplugged).

This tank is predominately SPS, with some LPS and Zoanthids and a couple clams in lower flow areas. I do have a shallow sand bed.

I just purchased 1 MP40wES and mounted it on the left side, almost centered. Eventually I'd like to purchase a second MP40wES but it'll be awhile before I can afford it. Here comes my questions...

I assume that I can now remove the modded Maxijet and Koralia 3, from the left hand side (same side as the MP40wES). What about the modded Maxijet and Koralia 3 on the other end of the tank?

Should I leave those for now, until I can purchase the second MP40wES?

Will the single MP40wES be adequate for this tank, IF I were to remove ALL other power heads?

For a predominately SPS tank, which mode and speed would most be recommended?

The water level is almost touching the center brace so I'm concerned about creating a wave. I'm not sure if it's possible to lower the water level, in the display or not.

Thanks so much for the advice, in advance!!

 

[-Logzor]

For that size tank, I would continue the use of the pumps on the opposite side until you can afford the 2nd MP40. I would run reefcrest mode.

On my 150g 48x30x24 I run an MP60 on the right panel and a tunze 6100 on the back glass. The MP60 is running at maybe 65-70%. Tunze is dialed back to half at least.

 

[myzislow]

Yeah def use the other pumps til you can afford to get another MP40. I have two MP40s on my tank and they are cranked up pretty much 100%. My tank is predominately SPS as well.

I find my tank really responded well to both the nutrient transport mode(not the lagoon one), and reef crest at 100%. I run one in NT and the other in reef crest 100% of the time and it gives me good, random flow throughout the entire day.

 

[returnofsid]

That's what I was beginning to think. I think I'll put the 2 modded Maxijets on the opposite side of the MP40wES and remove both Koralia3s. Maybe I'll place one of the Koralia3s on the back, facing forward.

 

[returnofsid]

OOOPS!! My original post is incorrect. The 2 Modded Maxijets are each running the 2200 GPH props, for a total of about 7300 GPH, including the 2XKoralia3s and the Mag 18, with about a 300 GPH loss to head pressure. I'm happy to be able to not only increase that, with the MP40, but also create "better flow."