Vortech MP40 vs Maxspect XF350 (sound, performance, maintenance)

[kinetic]

I'm trying to decide between two Vortech MP40s or two Maxspect XF350s for a 48" x 30" x 20" peninsula tank (with pumps on the short end of the tank only).

For those with experience with these pumps, how do they compare? More specifically:

1. Sound (which is quieter?)
2. Performance (which would work better for SPS/anemone tank in peninsula config)
3. Maintenance (My old XF130 was very fickle and needed constant cleaning, but how bad is maintenance for XF350 these days vs MP40s?)

 

[gbru316]

I'd go with the Maxspect even after accounting for the maintenance issues. I'm no longer satisfied with Vortech pumps as I feel the laminar flow is way too focused.