Need a power head are mp40 really worth it?

Falc! · Feb 20, 2022

I have a jebao croos flow in my reefer 350 and pushes a ton but I need something on opposite side. Thinking a mp40 but cost is way higher for simply no wires inside tank. I like jebao and other cheats but I hate wires in tank. So are the mp40s really worth the extra cost or should I just tough it out on wires

mdb_talon · Feb 20, 2022

You will get both sides. Personally i say no way. Just too many bad experiences with replacing mpxx wetsides. They can move a ton of water but can be a bit loud and less versatile in my opinion.

PeterEde · Feb 20, 2022

$450 in Australia for MP10
I think I'll stick with my Nero 3

Reefahholic · Feb 20, 2022

PeterEde said:
$450 in Australia for MP10
I think I'll stick with my Nero 3

Nero 3’s and 5’s for me.

vtecintegra · Feb 20, 2022

No, they are not worth it a the current price. The last one I bought, I waited until I found it on sale.

theMeat · Feb 20, 2022

For that price you’d think they’d last longer

dakoop · Feb 20, 2022

If you REALLY don't want wires in the tank then you should get one

Hugster78 · Feb 20, 2022

Nero 5 is a beast

Sean Clark · Feb 20, 2022

Pick up some nice Tunze pumps. Not cheap but excellent quality.

PeterEde · Feb 20, 2022

theMeat said:
For that price you’d think they’d last longer

Nothing is made to last these days.
I bet I could still find a 1960s Kelvinator refrigerator in a garage still working today while the latest needs replacing after 10 years.

Sean Clark · Feb 20, 2022

PeterEde said:
Nothing is made to last these days.
I bet I could still find a 1960s Kelvinator refrigerator in a garage still working today while the latest needs replacing after 10 years.

Here is mine, but she is a quality GE. Still running strong.

PeterEde · Feb 20, 2022

Sean Clark said:
Here is mine, but she is a quality GE. Still running strong.

Min e is over 10 years. Not even sure what brand it is

Sean Clark · Feb 20, 2022

I'll see if I can find a date.

jhuntstl · Feb 20, 2022

Sean Clark said:
Pick up some nice Tunze pumps. Not cheap but excellent quality.

You were one of my inspirations for going Tunze and scrubbing my tank of MP10s and Nero 3s. I replaced with 6095s. Couldn't be happier.

rogersb · Feb 20, 2022

My mp40s have been running for 10 years. Replaced 1 wetside. I got them used. Not much in this hobby lasts that long.

workhz · Feb 20, 2022

Sean Clark said:
Pick up some nice Tunze pumps. Not cheap but excellent quality.

I have 2 6040 tunze pumps and a tunze return. Just picked up a new tunze 6065 off eBay for $99. I don’t like wires but can’t justify the premium especially for something that quality wise too many people complain about.

Sean Clark · Feb 20, 2022

jhuntstl said:
You were one of my inspirations for going Tunze and scrubbing my tank of MP10s and Nero 3s. I replaced with 6095s. Couldn't be happier.

Glad you are happy with you Tunze. I assume from your post that you know that I have both and may be biased towards the more quality product.

Falc! · Feb 20, 2022

I never really looked into tunze. I will have to check them out

Nanojoe · Feb 20, 2022

I just bought and installed my Red Sea reef wave gyre the other day. I like it so far. Other than that I do really like my sicce xstreams but some people find them less than desirable for how much the protrude into the tank.. I don’t mind it. Apps on both products have been great too.