mp10 in shallow tank

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Anybody running a mp10 in a shallow tank, 10 to 12 inches
that also has sand?

Wondering if it can be done without blowing all the sand to the middle of the tank.
 
Hmm I run one in my 40Br.. about 15 inches high with a shallow sand bed. I haven't had problems yet, but I run a long pulse at about 1/2 power. You may have to tinker with it, but it should work.
 
I'm running 2 x mp40 in my 12 inch tank, and it causes no problems. I ran an mp10 on it as well and it worked great. You can put the Vortech a few inches down from the top and it won't pull air. If it does, just drop it a bit more until you are happy.
 
Thanks for input
I tried a mp40 a no matter how I placed it or how much I cut it back I pushed all the sand to the middle of the tank.

Encouraging to hear the 10 might work.

Tabasco, the chalice is just one I traded with a local reefe and liked. Thanks.
 
Thanks for input
I tried a mp40 a no matter how I placed it or how much I cut it back I pushed all the sand to the middle of the tank.

Encouraging to hear the 10 might work.

Tabasco, the chalice is just one I traded with a local reefe and liked. Thanks.

How thick is your sand bed? On my 12 inch tank, mine was only an inch tall at the highest. Plus, I ran my tank an inch from the top, so in reality, my tank gave the fish 10 inches to swim in :)

The only problem I had with sand was when the two Vortechs on both sides would hit right in the middle, but if I cranked one down just a tad, it wasn't a problem.
 
Thanks,

Sand bed is a little thicker.

I'll play with the sandbed and pump and see what I can work out.

Appreciate the feedback alot.

Tabasco--- I'll have to get the chalice back when I get this tank set up. It's in by buddies 300DD
 
Cool, glad to help. Keep in mind you can always turn the mp10 down a bit if it blows sand around, but I wouldn't expect it to do it much. :)
 

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