Reefer 170....Nero 5? MP10?

rishma · Jan 11, 2020

My Reefer 170 is being reborn. Will be bare bottom, mostly LPS with a few montipora.

I used a Tunze 6095 last time. Love Tunze products. It was left over from a larger tank and worked ok, but was too strong and directional in part because I had sand.

I am considering an MP 10 or Nero 5 for broader flow this time.

MP10 max glass thickness is 9.5mm and the tank is 10mm. Issue?

BRS community input appreciated....

minus9 · Jan 11, 2020

If you love Tunze, then consider two 6040's. If you have an apex, then there's lots of programs for custom flow patterns for the Tunze's. Just another option to consider. Gyre is another option too.

Quietman · Jan 11, 2020

Did a long write up on my experience with the MP10 versus Tunze 6055 on my 170 just a few weeks ago. Glass thickness on the MP10 was definitely an issue.

https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/ecotech-mp10wqd-1-compared-with-tunze-6055-2.675431/

rishma · Jan 11, 2020

minus9 said:
If you love Tunze, then consider two 6040's. If you have an apex, then there's lots of programs for custom flow patterns for the Tunze's. Just another option to consider. Gyre is another option too.

I have never used a 6040. I’ll check them out.

rishma · Jan 11, 2020

Quietman said:
Did a long write up on my experience with the MP10 versus Tunze 6055 on my 170 just a few weeks ago. Glass thickness on the MP10 was definitely an issue.

https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/ecotech-mp10wqd-1-compared-with-tunze-6055-2.675431/

very thorough. Really appreciated.

Bronx_Discuss · Jan 11, 2020

If you can do without a wave maker that would be my choice. The tank is not that big and if you just get a better/ stronger return pump you can convert the nozzle of the nozzle to a dual and just get some loc-lines to direct the flow. Get one of those random flow nozzles to randomize the flow. Thoughts? I’m really shooting for the clean look since the tank is small anything in the tank would stand out.

Quietman · Jan 11, 2020

Bronx_Discuss said:
If you can do without a wave maker that would be my choice. The tank is not that big and if you just get a better/ stronger return pump you can convert the nozzle of the nozzle to a dual and just get some loc-lines to direct the flow. Get one of those random flow nozzles to randomize the flow. Thoughts? I’m really shooting for the clean look since the tank is small anything in the tank would stand out.

I was thinking that early on with my RSR170, which is why I also had a Tunze 6015 (475 GPH AC power head) in my display early on. Was hoping it could supplement the MP10 or perhaps do the job itself if I took out the MP10. I found a wave maker function to be very important to my coral health. The same direction all the time you get from AC pumps really hurt some of my corals (blew off tissue even at low flow, prevented extension). I'm sure a flow director on a return nozzle could help, but didn't try one so won't comment.

My 6015 is now doing a fine job in my sump keeping the debris in the water column.

William Mumford · Jan 11, 2020

6040 gets my recommendation. You con connect 2 together and add a photo censor to slow them down and ramp them up with the lighting.

DHill6 · Jan 19, 2020

rishma said:
My Reefer 170 is being reborn. Will be bare bottom, mostly LPS with a few montipora.

I used a Tunze 6095 last time. Love Tunze products. It was left over from a larger tank and worked ok, but was too strong and directional in part because I had sand.

I am considering an MP 10 or Nero 5 for broader flow this time.

MP10 max glass thickness is 9.5mm and the tank is 10mm. Issue?

BRS community input appreciated....

I have 2 mp10s on my 170, I haven’t had any issues, works well. I’ve had them on sides across from each other and also on the back glass. I prefer the back glass. SPS, LPS and a clam.