Is the MP-10 what I need?

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I have been having problems with dead spots in my aquarium. I believe partly to the fact that its a tall tank and not very wide which creates some of these issues. It is a nano aquarium. The MP-10 says that it creates no dead spots. These are very expensive. Are they worth it? If so why?
 
What are the dimensions of your tank?
 
The MP10 is a good pump, but it's far from the best, no particular powerhead can be considered the best but they all have their perks and such. I like the idea of the MP10 not having a chord in the tank but you have zero directional control with them besides how they are positioned on the side of the tank.

If you are worried about paying too much, look into alternatives such as the offerings from Hydor, Tunze, and what I personally use, Jebao (just be aware Jebao is a Chinese knockoff product with little to no chance of having any warranty claims sorted out without having to pull your hair out). I had a Hydor Koralia that I originally bought for freshwater use 4 or 5 years ago that I only recently replaced with a Jebao PP-4 because the fish guard on the Hydor broke and a I wanted something that pulses. I fixed the Hydor's fish guard with some super glue and still use it to mix saltwater. It's a tough little pump for sure.
 
I have a jaebo but the setting were either too weak or way too strong. I put it in my turtle tank. I was hoping with the mp-10 I would have a little more control of the speed of flow.
 
I have an mp10, and I like it. But I still have some dead spots that I just use a small hydor pump on, just in a coupe corners. I would look at a gyra also if I were you.
 
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I love mine. but you will have dead spots with any pump. your rocks divert the flow in the end. I have two other cheep pumps to keep my dead spots to a min. If i had money. Id get another mp10.
 

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