mp10 in shallow tank

[Lytehouse]

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.

 

[Electrobes]

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.

 

[btkrausen]

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.

 

[Tabasco1]

Lytehouse- totally off topic, what is the chalice in your avatar? It is super sweet!!

 

[Lytehouse]

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.

 

[Tabasco1]

That is a sweet chalice for sure. Let me know if you ever want to frag it, I just might be interested. ;)

 

[btkrausen]

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.

 

[Lytehouse]

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

 

[btkrausen]

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. :)