VorTech Question?
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, 01-26-2012 at 11:41 AM (2888 Views)
Hey guys,
Real quick. I've been saving up for a set of VorTech MP10wES pumps. However, I have a 4ft. long standard shape 75 gallon tank. I was wondering if two MP10s would provide enough flow? To give a bit more background, I am planning to place the MP10s on the tank's sidewalls. That's why I was thinking I could get away with using two MP10s and then just syncing them to be alternately on and off. Any suggestions? Should I use two MP40s instead? One MP40? As guidance, I would eventually like to keep SPS coral in the tank and I plan to have an atoll of live rock in the middle. Also, I'm planning to use a MAG 9 return to try for 10 times turnover. Is that enough for SPS? Should I drill an extra drain-hole in the tank to handle the extra flow? Currently I have a half inch return for the MAG 9 and a 3/4 inch drain. This is all at the planning stage so please add your input! The question about the VorTech's is the most important so if you only have time to answer one question, please answer that one. Also, I've included a picture of what I mean by saying that I would sync the pumps up to be alternately on and off. Thanks guys!!
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