MP40wES recommendation for 200DD

[returnofsid]

I have a Marineland 200 Deep Dimension, 48"X36"X27" tall. It's been set up for about 6 years. On each end I've had a modded Maxijet (1200gph each) and a Koralia 3 (850 gph each), again, one of each on each end of the tank for a total of 2 Modded Maxijets and 2 Koralia 3s. I also have a Mag18 return pump, returning through 2X3/4 SeaSwirls that do not rotate (The SeaSwirls are used for returns but the motors are unplugged).

This tank is predominately SPS, with some LPS and Zoanthids and a couple clams in lower flow areas. I do have a shallow sand bed.

I just purchased 1 MP40wES and mounted it on the left side, almost centered. Eventually I'd like to purchase a second MP40wES but it'll be awhile before I can afford it. Here comes my questions...

I assume that I can now remove the modded Maxijet and Koralia 3, from the left hand side (same side as the MP40wES). What about the modded Maxijet and Koralia 3 on the other end of the tank?

Should I leave those for now, until I can purchase the second MP40wES?

Will the single MP40wES be adequate for this tank, IF I were to remove ALL other power heads?

For a predominately SPS tank, which mode and speed would most be recommended?

The water level is almost touching the center brace so I'm concerned about creating a wave. I'm not sure if it's possible to lower the water level, in the display or not.

Thanks so much for the advice, in advance!!

 

[Sierra-PremiereReef]

You've got a PM.

 

[returnofsid]

You've got a PM.

No I don't. I don't think you've met the minimum post requirement to be able to send a PM.

OOOPS!! My original post is incorrect. The 2 Modded Maxijets are each running the 2200 GPH props, for a total of about 7300 GPH, including the 2XKoralia3s and the Mag 18, with about a 300 GPH loss to head pressure. I'm happy to be able to not only increase that, with the MP40, but also create "better flow."

I'm thinking that I'll put the 2XModded Maxijets (2200 gph each) on the opposite side than the MP40, put 1 Koralia3 on the back glass, facing forward and remove the second K3.

 

[Sierra-PremiereReef]

You will now lol

 

[returnofsid]

You will now lol

LOL Nope. I'll wait a few minutes, but I think you need to have either a 5 or 10 post count before being allowed to send a PM.

 

[mfinn]

I have a Marineland 200 Deep Dimension, 48"X36"X27" tall.

Will the single MP40wES be adequate for this tank, IF I were to remove ALL other power heads?

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IMO, I don't think it is nearly enough.
I had 2 MP40's on my 240 softy tank and while it was enough flow for it, I didn't care for the noise.
I'd get another ( MP40) asap, remove the extra power heads and crank up the motors on the sea-swirls.

 

[mercenary-grunt]

i would get one more when you can. the max flow is 3200

 

[returnofsid]

IMO, I don't think it is nearly enough.
I had 2 MP40's on my 240 softy tank and while it was enough flow for it, I didn't care for the noise.
I'd get another ( MP40) asap, remove the extra power heads and crank up the motors on the sea-swirls.

Martin, long time no see! Hope you're doing well!

Prior to getting the MP40, I feel I had plenty of flow@7300 GPH total, though I wouldn't mind having MORE!

For now, I'll remove 1 Koralia3, place the other Koralia3 on the back glass, facing forward and put the 2XModded Maxijets (2200GPH each) on the opposite side as the MP40. Eventually, I'll add the second MP40 and see where I go from there.

I need to have both SeaSwirls rebuilt. It's strange, when they're plugged in, they actually leak, from the motor housing. When they aren't plugged in, no leak. So, until I get them rebuilt, I can't fire them up. Kevin (Aquatic Dreams) is an authorized dealer and rebuilder so that isn't an issue at all. The issue is removing them...lol. I need to figure out a temporary solution to the return lines, and then remove them. I'm running FlexPVC from the Mag18 to the 2 SeaSwirls. I just need to put some thought into how to temporarily replumb the returns, and then get it done!