MP10s or MP40s?

I'm setting up a 72 bow front and want to get a pair of Vortechs, I also have a larger tank I hope to set up later but plan on keeping my 46 bowfront as well (the 72 will be sold when I can set up the larger tank).

The question is kinda twofold....will 2 MP10s be fine for the 72 (so I could use on the 46 later = is cheaper on my budget now) or do I need 2 MP40s (in which case I could use on the larger tank later). I do want 2 so I can link them.

I ask because the MP10 says that it's good for up to a 50 gallon tank, but I've searched & read others that say an MP10 is fine for a 72...I want to keep a mixed reef with more LPS and softies than SPS.

Thanks for any help.

 

I think two mp10's are enough.Just keep in mind when run at higher speeds the noise does increase.Doesn't bother me but just keep it in mind.

 

Why not an mp10 and an mp40??

I think anything 4ft and under is ok for an mp10. Once you go to a 6 foot length ot really wide tank that has extra thick glass due to overall size is where an mp40 is needed.

I have 3 mp10s on my 65gal running at 50%. Master on the sidewall and 2 on the backwall.

 

Thanks

One of each was my other thought.

Or 3 MP10s linking 2 on the sidewalls and the 1 on the back a stand alone that I can leave on at feeding time while the other 2 are put in feed mode.

 

I'd get mp40s and run them lower. Better wear on the pumps, less noise, and you have a bit more money in the upgrade budget when that comes around.