return pump & powerbeads for red sea reefer 250 help

[chefmur]

I have ordered the Ecotech Vectra M1 ( 2000gph) and 2 PM10s for my upcoming reefer 250 build. I had mentioned this on the lighting thread ( I decided on 2 XR15 ) . Couple of guys feedback was the Vectra is overkill however I like the controllability tied to my powerheads. Also feedback was I would probably end up needing another MP10 for the back since this will be SPS heavy and I should go ahead and get 2 MP40's. My last tank was 150 gal heavy SPS and had 3 MP40's and I felt the MP40's were too much for the 50 gal reefer. Thoughts please

 

[hijinks7]

Its better to be overkill then not. Since its a DC pump you can run it at a very low power and it'll be completely quiet and use hardly any energy.

Doing this a long time noises really bother me. I'd rather spend more to get a larger pump and run it at 30% then pay less and run a pump at 100% and hear it.