One MP40 or Two MP10's ?

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  1. cjrudy

    cjrudy Coral Banded Shrimp

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    My 90 gallon reef tank upgrade is about 3 months old, originally I went Koralias to keep the cost down, two 1050gph on each end and one 750gph on the back wall.

    But its just not doing it for me so I am going to upgrade and I am trying to decide if I should go with one MP40 or two MP10's.

    Any thoughts ?
     
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  3. rainmkr07

    rainmkr07 Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

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    MP10s can only go on tanks with glass that is 3/8" or less. What's your 90g?

    I would recommend 2 MP40s on a 90g. Not just 1. And definitely not MP10s. MP10s wouldn't do much in a tank that big. (I run 2 MP10s on my 40g breeder, which is 36"x18", and they do a good job).
     
  4. BioFreak

    BioFreak Feather Duster

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    Personally I would go with a single MP40 wireless EcoSmart, & a Battery Backup
     
  5. m2434

    m2434 Giant Squid

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    What do you plan to keep?
     
  6. cjrudy

    cjrudy Coral Banded Shrimp

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    Not sure, its a Marineland 90 gallon Reef Ready with Corner Overflow


    And I just plan on keeping LPS and Softies
     
  7. rainmkr07

    rainmkr07 Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

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    If money is a factor, I would get 1 MP40w ES for now, and add another down the road when you can afford it.
     
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  9. cjrudy

    cjrudy Coral Banded Shrimp

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    At the moment I could afford 1 MP40 or maybe 2 MP10's.
     
  10. clarkkey594

    clarkkey594 Aiptasia Anemone

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    I would go with a single MP40 and the Koralias for supplement until you can get another Vortech.