jovis67 Posted October 30, 2008 Share Posted October 30, 2008 I bought a new vortech mp20 at phishybusiness a few weeks ago, its a cool toy but im not impressed!! I have it set up on my 29G SPS tank and even on the highest setting I can get no wave action of any kind, it doesnt even blow the sand around at all!!! Do you think its broken/malfunctioned? should i have gone with the mp40? it seems overkill on a 29G though right? Thanks Jovis Link to comment
Shoot Me_I Explode Posted October 30, 2008 Share Posted October 30, 2008 The shape of the 29 might make it quite a challange to get a wave going with just one vortech. Link to comment
ataller Posted October 31, 2008 Share Posted October 31, 2008 I have an MP20 in a 30 gallon long and I have about a 1 inch wave going. What settings are you manipulating to try and get the Vortech to produce a wave? Put it on short wave mode, highest setting. Then switch it to the quickest pulse, and slowly increase the pulse, you should see a wave. If I can get one in the three foot tank, you should be able to in a 30" tank. Adam Link to comment
nematoad Posted October 31, 2008 Share Posted October 31, 2008 You probably have to play around with the positioning of the pump location...I can get a standing wave in a 10g tank, so a 30" tank should be easier to get a standing wave going. It's definitely not too weak though. It puts out 2000 gph at peak. I don't think 67x turnover of your tank volume is weak. Link to comment
jerzsky Posted October 31, 2008 Share Posted October 31, 2008 i doubt very highly that it is too weak! do like ataller said...and move it around th tank a bit, till you find the sweet spot... a lot of times it's good to place it on the same side as your return so that the returns flow isnt blocking the vortechs true flow. Link to comment
jovis67 Posted October 31, 2008 Author Share Posted October 31, 2008 I have 2 korila #1 in there also, I think their interfering too much with the flow from the vortech I'll probly take out the korilas, even tho I like how they add mix to the flow Link to comment
Smurf Posted October 31, 2008 Share Posted October 31, 2008 Do you have a tank thread for your 29? AGA or AIO? IMO You can never have too much flow. Unless your tank is cloudy 24/7. LOL Link to comment
jerzsky Posted October 31, 2008 Share Posted October 31, 2008 ya do ya have a tank theard??? if u gotta vortech, then u really dont need those koralias! 2000gph vortech alone should make hawaiin waves in a 29! takem out put on ,i think its short wave or reef crest mode...highest setting, n let her rip! Link to comment
adinsxq Posted November 1, 2008 Share Posted November 1, 2008 the MP20 is a POS. get the MP40W. you will love it. read: http://www.nano-reef.com/forums/index.php?...t&p=1862501 Link to comment
dtfleming Posted November 1, 2008 Share Posted November 1, 2008 Wha!!!!!!!!!!! red robot, probs with yours? Link to comment
vg30et Posted November 1, 2008 Share Posted November 1, 2008 I have a mp40w in my 30 gallon running at 1/2 to 3/4 power at reefcrest mode. Definitely capable of making standing waves, easily kicks up sand at anywhere above 3/4 power. Link to comment
jovis67 Posted November 2, 2008 Author Share Posted November 2, 2008 I don't have a tank thread right now because I don't get Internet service where I live, I wish I did I took out the korilas and messed with the settings, the best wave I can get is .5in, that's 100% on short pulse mode I kind of think that there is something wrong with it, if not then it is VERY unimpressive Link to comment
jerzsky Posted November 2, 2008 Share Posted November 2, 2008 give ecotech a call! something dont sound right! re-read all instructions...move around your vortech, ive heard of the magnets not lining up properly..make sure it is at its highest possible setting and...like i said if not call em up! or call the supplier u bought it from, and tell em u want a new one! mark Link to comment
ataller Posted November 3, 2008 Share Posted November 3, 2008 the MP20 is a POS. get the MP40W. you will love it. read: http://www.nano-reef.com/forums/index.php?...t&p=1862501 How is the MP20 a POS ? It is essentially the exact same thing as the MP40w with the GPH toned down by 1000gph at max (and no wireless). So unless you run your MP40 on max in your nano tank (which would be a bit extreme?) I doubt that you are seeing a difference.. I read your post on the thread linked. The cable just pushes back into the blue box if it comes out... not a serious problem. I am interested in the fact that you said the MP20 is not 2000 GPH. Did you do any testing on your own, are you judging by eye/putting your hand in the tank?? Maybe you have a broken unit? My unit pushes more than enough water for my 30 gallon long. Adam Link to comment
VDub90 Posted November 4, 2008 Share Posted November 4, 2008 After reading alot of people's reviews of the Vortech, I think there is a misunderstanding on what the flow on these actually put out. I think alot of people are expecting it to be a fire hose and blast everything around the whole tank. The flow on these is so broad it moves the entire column of water not just a portion so it makes it seem weaker than it actually is. Tank placement is also crucial. Link to comment
glennr1978 Posted November 4, 2008 Share Posted November 4, 2008 After reading alot of people's reviews of the Vortech, I think there is a misunderstanding on what the flow on these actually put out. I think alot of people are expecting it to be a fire hose and blast everything around the whole tank. The flow on these is so broad it moves the entire column of water not just a portion so it makes it seem weaker than it actually is. Tank placement is also crucial. yep. btw, my tank loves the mp20. Link to comment
BKtomodachi Posted November 4, 2008 Share Posted November 4, 2008 I have an MP20 running right now and I am loving it. Its still turned down pretty far, too. Link to comment
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