vortech mp10 question

[Mstanker]

I have a mp10 on my 40g breeder, I am trying to set it where the water is rocking and creates good flow for my torch and duncan corals. The problem im having is that if i start to get the rocking movement then its blasting the corals to much i think. Is anyone really good with these types of pumps??

 

[NanaReefer]

Just turn the flow rate down. You'll still get the wave but without the force

 

[Xbreakxitxdownx]

Yah or you can do a burst mode where it jolts from 1-10 and turns off then 1-10 then Turns off it will make waves but not a long enough time to break corals off.

 

[footballdude2k3]

There are a ton of modes on there, play around with something like reef crest or tidal swell where the pump does not spent too much time at 100%

 

[Mstanker]

ya going to have to spend some time on it. Thing is i had that mp10 in my 75g fresh and it did a great job with waves

 

[Xbreakxitxdownx]

ya going to have to spend some time on it. Thing is i had that mp10 in my 75g fresh and it did a great job with waves

I would to pulse and with a 40g tank do about 7-8 at high that would give a nice wave

 

[Mstanker]

Where does everyone place there powerheads on the tank

 

[Mstanker]

Does it matter the placement of your rock work? You all can see the little dripples not waves haha

 

[Xbreakxitxdownx]

I have mine on the sides, rock work does count if the power head is hitting the rock then it will kill the flow plus cause choppy waves

 

[seafansar]

I would try moving it to the front a little and up a little (but not too high where it will suck in air). What mode is it in and what % power?

 

[Xbreakxitxdownx]

40g try pulse at 50% or you can even try 80%. Just judge if it overflows or your coral keeps uprooting then keep marking it down.

 

[Mstanker]

i had it on blue set on the 8 dot and the first dot for the pulse. It seems weird to me.

 

[Xbreakxitxdownx]

Does the meter go from 1-8 faat