2XMP40wES placement and mode of operation?

[returnofsid]

I finally got the second MP40wES, the other day and am looking for advice on placement and recommended mode of operation.

My tank is a 200DD, 48" wide X 36" front to back X 27" tall. The tank is predominately SPS/Clams with some Zoanthids, Acans and Chalices on the bottom. The tank just underwent a huge remodel so right now, it's mostly SPS with a single clam. Much more SPS and more clams will be added and there's a possibility that I'll add a little more rock, towards the back.

Other flow includes 2XKorallia 4s that I'd like completely remove, unless it's recommended I leave them, AND my return pump is a Mag 18, plumbed through 2X3/4 SeaSwirls that are unplugged so they do not rotate. (I need to have both rebuilt as they leak out the box when rotating)

I've had a single MP40wES, operating in Nutrient Export Mode, the highest speed, for approximately 3 months. It was located about 10" from the top, centered on the left glass pane. The other day, I moved it close to the back overflow and about 8" from the top. The new MP40wES is located at approximately the same location, on the right glass pane. Obviously, I'll move their locations if it's recommended. I relocated both MP40s because the clam was getting too much flow, in it's location. I can move the clam's location, if needed, though it won't be a simple move because it's attached to a huge rock. I haven't set a specific mode for the second MP40wES yet and have it currently running full throttle...lol.

I'd like to get recommendations on placement and operation modes. I have no idea how to Sync or Anti Sync them, but am willing to learn! Any and all help, suggestions or recommendations are appreciated!


Last time I requested recommendations, photos were requested, so here they are. Even though the photos may look like it, the tank is not bare bottom. The flow, from my return pump, pushes the sand away from the front of the tank. Eventually, I'm going to re-plumb my return, to avoid this situation.

Front View

View from Left Side

Thanks all!!

 

[eww]

Hey Michael. We got two for our 180 a while back and went with Ecotech's suggestion of opposing positions and syncing them together to work in unison. When the right one is ramping up the left one is ramping down. This seems to work very well. We just did a major cleaning in the tank and really were surprised at how little detritus actually came up out of the sand and off the rocks. We have them about 6" down from the top almost perfectly opposite each other. We made sure they each had a clear path in front of them with no major rock work to obstruct them. The only wish is that we had two mp10's to add to the back wall facing forward and synced up as they suggest but that's another bag of $$$. Maybe next year. We have tried most modes they have programmed and like them all really so no real suggestions there.

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[pandora32]

I dont know if you have the manuals or not, but here is a link to ecotech downloads. Its in their website also if the link doesnt work. http://ecotechmarine.com/support/do... the different settings are for. Let me know.

 

[returnofsid]

Hey Michael. We got two for our 180 a while back and went with Ecotech's suggestion of opposing positions and syncing them together to work in unison. When the right one is ramping up the left one is ramping down. This seems to work very well. We just did a major cleaning in the tank and really were surprised at how little detritus actually came up out of the sand and off the rocks. We have them about 6" down from the top almost perfectly opposite each other. We made sure they each had a clear path in front of them with no major rock work to obstruct them. The only wish is that we had two mp10's to add to the back wall facing forward and synced up as they suggest but that's another bag of $$$. Maybe next year. We have tried most modes they have programmed and like them all really so no real suggestions there.

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So you're running yours on Anti-Sync. Sync would make them ramp up and down, together, instead of opposite one another.

I hear ya on wanting another one on the back wall. For now, I'm going to move the 2XKorallia 4s to the back wall.

I dont know if you have the manuals or not, but here is a link to ecotech downloads. Its in their website also if the link doesnt work. http://ecotechmarine.com/support/do...he Quick Start Guide came in the box. Thanks

 

[Chichas01]

I run mine in anti-syc on opposite sides. On occasion I'll switch to NTM for a day or 2. It's pretty cool to see the wave that gets generated from one end to the other. I haven't done the wave tuning yet but maybe I will some afternoon if I have nothing better to do.

 

[returnofsid]

The wave tuning scares me. I've heard it can cause excessive stress to the tank, eventually causing failure to the seams...lol I also worry about water sloshing out of the tank...lol

I watched the wave tuning demonstration, at SeaMax. If I remember right, it was a 6 foot tank. The waves they were able to create, QUICKLY, were incredible!

 

[NanaReefer]

I use the ES setting purple, 2nd set for great exporting of nutrients. You can set the amount of flow of course. It keeps things stirred up for removal by filtration

 

[returnofsid]

I've got them connected with one another, currently running Anti-Sync, on Nutrient Transport Mode@100%. Now that I have two and have them connected, wirelessly, I'm going to have fun fiddling with them!

 

[Chichas01]

If you ever switch to Radion's, pumps and light sync together as well. I got the 40WES upgrade kits for my MP20's and noticed that as soon as my lights went to night mode, so did the pumps. I didn't have to configure anything.

 

[returnofsid]

HAHA it took a lot of convincing to get Angie to let me get the 2 MP40s. I'd never be able to talk her into Radions...lol