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Old 09-09-2014, 06:12 PM
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On my tank I use 2 directional bulkheads off the back and two mp10 on one side.
Was considering putting 1 mp10 on opposing side to increase flow.
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Old 09-09-2014, 06:23 PM
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How about 2x MP60 on opposing sides?

... seriously though how much flow are you looking for? You already have potentially 3000+ GPH. Maybe just make the 2 MP10s oppose? What does the Ecotech calculator tell you for your tank size?

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Old 09-09-2014, 06:52 PM
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The issue is the returns may be impeding the mp10 flow from reaching the far side
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Old 09-09-2014, 07:15 PM
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if its in the budget then personally i would do it , fwiw i run 93x flow rate in my zoanthid systems alone

what percent you running your current 10 and how many gph is your return giving back to the display?

im gonna guesstimate your about 50x flowrate currently if your not using the mp10 on %100
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Old 09-09-2014, 08:16 PM
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900gph return and two mp10 @100%
Both vortech are on same side just contemplating having them on opposite sides
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Old 09-09-2014, 08:47 PM
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What about making them do a short pulse mode wave? I have 2 mp10s on my 125g 6 foot long and they make a wave and i have very little deadspots in there and its a 6 foot tank
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Old 09-09-2014, 09:33 PM
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on my 82 gallon i run 4 mp10 and a mag 18 for return with 1 wp25 (back of the tank in wave box). i have one going in wave mode in the wavebox (back of the tank) and 2 on one end of the tank and 1 on the other side long wise and have virtually no dead spots.

for you I would stager on oposite sides on lagoon mode at 100% make sure you set it to be opposite setting so one pump will ramp up while the other ramps down and vice versa
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Old 09-10-2014, 12:09 AM
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I'll give that a try tonight.

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