should i buy mp10

from big al's with 10% discount for $197 shipped? Is it worth it? Could you try to convince me on buying this item? also will one be enough for solana 34? if i do add this, can i take out my koralia 2 power head?

 

i have one MP40 in my 75 and i have to say that its amazing i wish i would have bought one sooner. The current and flow through the entire tank is just amazing.

 

I am not sure on the pricing but if you can afford it I would get it. Currently I do not have a mp but they are nice. Your corals will like it.

 

can mp10 allow me to move the wave back and forth? like for example if you look at torch coral with koralias, they only lean to one side due to one sides current, but can mp10 make it wave back and forth?

 

In a 34 gal that should be good. I have a friend that put his on the back wall with a mod. For a small tank it's worth it

 

Yes, you can create a standing wave with the MPs. Keep in mind that it can cause stresses on your tank seams.

More than enough for a 34 Gallon tank. You could remove the Koralias, but may still like them, but no, you will not need them.

 

what do you mean stresses on my tank seams? could you elaborate please?
also..so just one of these can cover an entire tank, and not worry about deadspots?

 

I am not exactly sure how a solana is built, but a normal tank with caulk seams will have more than normal forces exerted on them due to the wavemaker function.

Hold a half full gallon jug in your hand and turn it sideways. Start moving the jug back and forth to create a wave in it. You will instantly see and feel the stresses that are being added due to the wave inside crashing against the ends of the jug. The same is for your tank.

I have not heard of anyone's tank actually failing from doing a standing wave, but the risk is there.

 

i see what you mean, but i think it wont affect it too much if it hangs around at 40% ish, i think anyways..i hope..i do have the best luck when it comes to tank crashes though..

 

I have a rimless 36 gallon tank and called the manufacturer about this issue as it is in the manual as a disclaimer. The rep said they have never had it happen and not to worry about it on such a small tank.

That said, I have one MP10 in mine and I just got another this week to add. My current one (on one side of the backwall) does leave debris on the opposite side. After about 3 weeks I need to siphon.
Corals are happy and the cardinals actually love the mellow side. I am worried about them when I put the new pump in. I may remove the pump if they stress and live with the debris.
My experience - For what it is worth.

matt