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foxhole
03-15-2011, 10:19 PM
How would a eco tech mp20 work on 60 cube 24x24x24?
EMUreef
03-15-2011, 10:20 PM
How would a eco tech mp20 work on 60 cube 24x24x24?

what are you keeping?
foxhole
03-15-2011, 11:01 PM
Right now mostly LPS and softies,i would like to add some SPS after i change to LEDS next week.Right now i have 2 koralias 4s and my return mag 9.Could i get by with just the MP20?
EMUreef
03-15-2011, 11:06 PM
Right now mostly LPS and softies,i would like to add some SPS after i change to LEDS next week.Right now i have 2 koralias 4s and my return mag 9.Could i get by with just the MP20?

with a cube like yours you might have some dead spots but might want the added benifit of another power head.
rosebud161616
03-16-2011, 09:36 AM
Just throwing out there that the MP20 is no longer made so unless you're getting an MP20 used from someone, your decision may already be made! :)
foxhole
03-16-2011, 09:57 AM
Yes i have found a MP 20.Trying to decide on a used 20 or would a new MP 10 be enough?
Rabidgoose
03-16-2011, 10:05 AM
Yes i have found a MP 20.Trying to decide on a used 20 or would a new MP 10 be enough?

I have the MP10 in my 45 cube with seaflor special grade sand and that's plenty. Mine is just destined to be a paly/zoa tank but their is good movement. I actually turned it down some to keep the sand form shifting to much. I would suggest buying one and trying it out, you can always add a second one later if need be or when you start getting into the SPS more.
rosebud161616
03-16-2011, 10:11 AM
I have a MP10 on my 37 gallon that is mainly SPS. It is not enough flow. It keeps them alive but I would much rather have more flow. If I have the fish guard on it, it REALLY restricts the flow to the point that it's not enough. In a 60 gallon, I would really think you would need more.
cbau45
03-17-2011, 11:51 AM
I have an MP10 on my 60cube and it's enough in one spot, however, as mentioned above you will want the added benefit of a second powerhead. Now, if you had two mp10's staggered and one slave to the other then you'd be all set. Just a thought. You can do it with the new MP10's, not the old ones.
foxhole
03-17-2011, 01:58 PM
Well the Mp 20 is now sold waited to long to decide and i thought the price was little high for using it for 14 months.Does 200.00 sound high to everyone else?Mainly i am interested in the Vortechs for the battery back up.