hydor vs ecotech

Discussion in 'Filters, Pumps, etc..' started by billielewis3, Dec 12, 2011.

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  1. Beachbreak

    Beachbreak Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

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    My vote is for 1 MP40 over two 10s. MP10s are to small for that tank...even two
     
    Beachbreak, Dec 14, 2011
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  2. doylef4i

    doylef4i Bubble Tip Anemone

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    I agree.I have an mp 40 and a 10 on my 75 and love it.The 10 was no where near enough nor do I think 2 would do the job.
     
    doylef4i, Dec 14, 2011
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  3. billielewis3

    billielewis3 Gigas Clam

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    Ha ha mysump return pump soubds like an electric razor so I'm not worried about thr noise, thanks for your input!
     
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  4. RJT

    RJT Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

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    I had 2 MP10 and 2 hydor 750 in my 110g tall. It was a good amount of flow. The anemones would sway a lot and the sand would have to be moved back into a smooth layout every so often. The pumps were in the higher 2/3 of the tank. The sps were pretty happy.
     
    RJT, Dec 14, 2011
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  5. billielewis3

    billielewis3 Gigas Clam

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    RJT can i get a FTS to see the placement of your powerheads?
     
    billielewis3, Dec 15, 2011
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  6. RJT

    RJT Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

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    Hope this helps. I don't have this setup anymore, sold it for a 6ft tank last month.

    The hydors are a few inches higher and behind the vortechs aimed at the rocks where the some of the sps were.
     

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  7. dowtish

    dowtish Horrid Stonefish

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    On a 90 an Mp10 would do nothing, even 2. If you go with a mp10 you will just be wasting your money. Save up a bit and get an MP40 and supplement that with any old cheap koralia.
     
    dowtish, Dec 15, 2011
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