232 gallon build (2 Viewers)

[Bradlincoln]

No they do. But compared to the performance of the older magnetic dry side it puts out quite a bit more flow than the previous older generation.
For 6 foot length it works just fine IMO
Unless you got a peninsula and are trying to to push corner to corner

Makes sense. I do plan to start switching to EcoTech pumps in the future.

 

[Varig]

Would you look at the Jebao equivalent? I’ve heard good reviews overall about them. I still just don’t think I could bring myself to spend almost $500 per mp40. Barf.

 

[Bradlincoln]

Would you look at the Jebao equivalent? I’ve heard good reviews overall about them. I still just don’t think I could bring myself to spend almost $500 per mp40. Barf.

I used Jebao years ago and was overall happy with them. My only requirement for equipment is it has to integrate into apex, when I purchased the Hydros wave engine I thought I would be able to set a schedule for each pump in apex on a 0-10 volt and have the wave engine follow that. Instead all I have figured out is to set schedules up in the wave engine and have apex trigger them via 0-10 volt. It’s not a huge deal but I have to open the hydros app to check pump status and to make any real changes. Overall I like the hydros wave engine but like I said has to work with apex (it’s where I’m invested now).

 

[Ben Nicholls]

What is the reason, do the mp60 not perform well?

I've got 2 MP60 on a 6' 180g. Can't run them above 50% without blasting things. Killed a few SPS before I realized. If I did it again I would probably do 3 or 4 40's.

 

[Varig]

Got it. That makes sense. I will admit that I love the versia stream pumps because they are literally built for the GHL (by sicce). The seamless integration is fantastic. I do wish they offered one size larger though. The 2000gph is “fine” for my small tank, but no good options for something larger. Short of 0-10v per your point.

 

[Bradlincoln]

Thanks I’ve been on the fence about getting mp60 or mp40. I picked up 2 mp40’s today. I plan to Replace both the 2k gyres and one octopulse 2. If I’m happy with them I’ll probably get 2 more at the end of the month.

 

[spsick]

I love my Vortechs other than the drysides going noisy. Wouldn’t be so bad if I had a louder overflow or AC pumps but my tank is built with quiet gear being in my living room.

A spare wetside makes cleaning a real treat as you can just toss a new one on and soak the dirty one in citric for a day.

 

[Bradlincoln]

I love my Vortechs other than the drysides going noisy. Wouldn’t be so bad if I had a louder overflow or AC pumps but my tank is built with quiet gear being in my living room.

A spare wetside makes cleaning a real treat as you can just toss a new one on and soak the dirty one in citric for a day.

I will work on extra wet sides for that reason. I like ease of maintenance.