Planning for the future

[Glenn]

I think I may have mentioned a few times that I'm starting to buy stuff now (while I'm fully employed) to help build my retirement tank - a 6x2x2 180g tank. I currently have two MP40's and am wondering if I need additional flow and how much. The return pump will be something in the 1200-1800gph range. Although I won't start with SPS, I do plan to graduate to them after getting the new tank established.

 

Thanks to another member, I "think" I have the opportunity to buy two MP60's for about a grand or two MP40's for about $700. So - how much flow would I need and which should I buy?

[epleeds]

I think I may have mentioned a few times that I'm starting to buy stuff now (while I'm fully employed) to help build my retirement tank - a 6x2x2 180g tank. I currently have two MP40's and am wondering if I need additional flow and how much. The return pump will be something in the 1200-1800gph range. Although I won't start with SPS, I do plan to graduate to them after getting the new tank established.

 

Thanks to another member, I "think" I have the opportunity to buy two MP60's for about a grand or two MP40's for about $700. So - how much flow would I need and which should I buy?

 

I think 2 mp40's would be fine for your 180. If you could get the 60's for 1k you could sell your current 40's for $600 or so and only be out $400 more.

 

If it was me, I would do the 60's and sell the 40's.

[OldReefer]

I am running 3 MP40s on my 150. That configuration could easily handle a 180. I'd go with that or two MP60s.

[amay121]

Lol, you could always sell me your 40s and then you could get the 60s.

[Glenn]

Eric - thanks for the awesome suggestion !

 

Guy - you're now first on the list if I'm able to get the 60s

[zygote2k]

How about low flow through the sump and circulation in the tank where it counts? I'm using this approach in a few tanks and it seems to work as well as with a high flow return but saves drastic amounts of money. It also makes a much quieter aqaurium.

Edited March 22, 2011 by zygote2k

[Chad]

Edit because I misread :( Sorry!

 

Ignore me.

 

 

Edited March 22, 2011 by Chad

[quazi]

How about low flow through the sump and circulation in the tank where it counts? I'm using this approach in a few tanks and it seems to work as well as with a high flow return but saves drastic amounts of money. It also makes a much quieter aqaurium.

 

 

+1

[sportzfish]

I think I may have mentioned a few times that I'm starting to buy stuff now (while I'm fully employed) to help build my retirement tank - a 6x2x2 180g tank. I currently have two MP40's and am wondering if I need additional flow and how much. The return pump will be something in the 1200-1800gph range. Although I won't start with SPS, I do plan to graduate to them after getting the new tank established.

 

Thanks to another member, I "think" I have the opportunity to buy two MP60's for about a grand or two MP40's for about $700. So - how much flow would I need and which should I buy?

 

Are we talking about 2 MP40's in the ES model for $700? If so that is a good deal.