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Considering wave makers, EcoTech seems to be only ones with no wires in the tank. My tank is 1/2" acrylic with an integral lid. I noted the MP10 magnetic drive is only good for up to 0.375" tank wall. Is the MP40 going to work for thicker tank material?
 

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Considering wave makers, EcoTech seems to be only ones with no wires in the tank. My tank is 1/2" acrylic with an integral lid. I noted the MP10 magnetic drive is only good for up to 0.375" tank wall. Is the MP40 going to work for thicker tank material?
Meh, I used Jebao and love them. Saved hundreds by not caring about the wires. I can also aim them where you can't with the MP's
 

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I use MP40s on my 3/4 glass. So you should just fine with 1/2 acrylic!
 

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MP40 is rated for max thickness of 3/4”.

 
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Meh, I used Jebao and love them. Saved hundreds by not caring about the wires. I can also aim them where you can't with the MP's
I'd have to drill a hole in the tank lid to run a wire, but I guess it's doable
 

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I’ve got 2 mp40 and 2 mp60 on my 350 gallon with 3/4 inch glass used a little adhesive but they work fine. Love how they can be linked together for alternating flows
 

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I'd have to drill a hole in the tank lid to run a wire, but I guess it's doable

No need for drilling holes. That's one of the "perks" of the MP line. The motor cord is outside the tank. The wetside is driven by magnets.
 
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No need for drilling holes. That's one of the "perks" of the MP line. The motor cord is outside the tank. The wetside is driven by magnets.
I was referring to every other powerhead / gyre I've seen. Are there any besides EcoTech with wire on the dry side?
 

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The Neros are nothing like the MPxx in that regard. The Nero line has the motor and cord in the tank held in place by a magnet on the outside. The MPxx have the motor and cord on the outside of the tank and drive the propeller on the inside by magnets, which also help hold them in place along with sticky tie-wrap mounts for the cord outside the tank. The Nero pumps have great flow pattern but they're still just like most others as far as where the cord goes. *Ecotec is the mother company but they are separate entities.
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Nero mounted
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MP40 mounted
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Considering wave makers, EcoTech seems to be only ones with no wires in the tank. My tank is 1/2" acrylic with an integral lid. I noted the MP10 magnetic drive is only good for up to 0.375" tank wall. Is the MP40 going to work for thicker tank material?
Yep. My tank is slightly over 1/2” and it fit fine.
 

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The Neros are nothing like the MPxx in that regard. The Nero line has the motor and cord in the tank held in place by a magnet on the outside. The MPxx have the motor and cord on the outside of the tank and drive the propeller on the inside by magnets, which also help hold them in place along with sticky tie-wrap mounts for the cord outside the tank. The Nero pumps have great flow pattern but they're still just like most others as far as where the cord goes. *Ecotec is the mother company but they are separate entities.
(*Stock photos, not mine)

Nero mounted
ai_nero3_side_w_driver-scaled-1200x1200.jpg

MP40 mounted
300281_vortechmp40-a_3.jpg
OP has another thread asking about Nero controllers. My reply is what happens when quickly reading multiple threads from same OP…

Neros do have wires inside of the tank. I own and use both MP40s and Neros. Both are good powerheads. The Nero wire is very thin and is often less noticeable than the large MP wart on the outside of the tank.

 
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OP has another thread asking about Nero controllers. My reply is what happens when quickly reading multiple threads from same OP…

Neros do have wires inside of the tank. I own and use both MP40s and Neros. Both are good powerheads. The Nero wire is very thin and is often less noticeable than the large MP wart on the outside of the tank.

You're right - too many simultaneous questions. My bad ... ;Blackeye
 

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I’ve got 2 mp40 and 2 mp60 on my 350 gallon with 3/4 inch glass used a little adhesive but they work fine. Love how they can be linked together for alternating flows
@kzenoni What type of adhesive did you use? My MP60s seem to not want to stay in one place on my 1" thick acrylic tank.
 

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Considering wave makers, EcoTech seems to be only ones with no wires in the tank. My tank is 1/2" acrylic with an integral lid. I noted the MP10 magnetic drive is only good for up to 0.375" tank wall. Is the MP40 going to work for thicker tank material?
Mp40s come with multiple tank connectors for 1/4 to over 1 inch thick tanks. You should be fine.
 

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The biggest thing is to support dry side with the cord using a sticky block and zip tie.
Yeah, my tabs have come off many times. Once my dry side fell recently all the way to the floor and was damaged. My tank is painted and not sure if that is the issue or not. I wasn't sure if you did anything different or not. Still searching for ideas.
 

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