MP10 Vortech.Should I ?

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  1. Reloadeddevil

    Reloadeddevil Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

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    I just bought a Voertech MP10, but hasnt installed in the biocube29 yet. I have already 3 powerheads(nano kroila) in the tank. Should I switch that to MP10 or leave it as it to be. Because corals are happy, but also at the same time when MH light gets turned on, sometimes the whole system gets shutdown because I guess so many electrical cords especially the 3 powerheads take a lot of amp and that overload the system. Does Voertech would be more efficient in amp sense. Please help. Here is the FTS.

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  3. anpgp

    anpgp Dragon Wrasse

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    Holy cow batman is that tank stuffed! I would just switch to the MP10 and the return pump for water flow. Heads up you might be getting a hello from the tang police.
     
  4. xxredxpandaxx

    xxredxpandaxx Coral Banded Shrimp

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    I thought the koralia were one of the most efficient mine are half of what my old ones were and only a little less gph, but if everything is happy then I would leave it.
     
  5. blackraven1425

    blackraven1425 Giant Squid

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    The Koralias are like 3.5 watts each (.03 amp). They should cause absolutely 0 problems with overdraw compared to a 250w MH. You really should run an extension to a farther outlet on a different circuit breaker, as the one you're on is just at the brink of its capabilities.

    Go with the MP10 though. It's a great pump.
     
  6. Reloadeddevil

    Reloadeddevil Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

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    Does anybody has MP10 installed on their 29g biocube? If so have you noticed any change of behavior in coral's expansion or just general behavior.
     
  7. ReefPlayground

    ReefPlayground 3reef Sponsor

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    switch to the mp10. its awweessoommmmeeeee
     
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  9. Reloadeddevil

    Reloadeddevil Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

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    Ok just installed it. So far so good. What is the best setting for mp10 in 29g biocube. Right now its set on constant.
     
  10. blackraven1425

    blackraven1425 Giant Squid

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    You want to use one of the modes that varies the speed. I have two, so I use the NT ecosmart mode, but you should probably use either reef crest or lagoonal.