MP40 in a Nano

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  1. Zechenia

    Zechenia Corkscrew Tentacle Anemone

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    My MP40 for my 90 gallon tank is supposed to be delivered today (;D!!!).

    In my 28 gallon nano, one of my Koralia's has recently stopped working, and I am working through it with their customer service. This means I have SERIOUS flow issues in the tank with 1/2 of my powerheads not working.

    Since my 90 gallon isn't yet ready to transfer my livestock, would the MP40 be a valid short term solution for flow... or would it overwhelm the tank?

    Clearly, I have no exp with vortech... yet :)
     
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  2. Kevin_E

    Kevin_E Giant Squid

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    I would think it's fine at its, or close to its lowest setting of 1,000 gph.
     
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  3. Marshall O

    Marshall O Giant Squid

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    Looks like the feed mode is only 500 GPH, which would work as well. Should be fine either way for a short term. Or just get a cheapo from your LFS for $20 and have the extra one on hand for in the future.
     
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  4. billielewis3

    billielewis3 Gigas Clam

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    on its lowest setting itll be fine
     
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  5. Newreef15

    Newreef15 Horrid Stonefish

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    yea i would just put it on like lagoon mode and crank it all the way down
     
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  6. Zechenia

    Zechenia Corkscrew Tentacle Anemone

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    Well, I just got it in there. It's a lot more flow than the tank is used to, but I think it should be ok. The only thing getting hammered too bad is the xenia, and in my tank that's probably a good thing :)

    Worst part is that you can't really play much with the modes when you have it at the lowest setting... so I have to hold off on experimenting with my new toy :) lol
     
    Zechenia, Jan 9, 2013
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