Mp40, worth it?

[allof fish]

Are the mp40s really worth it. I know that’s like the standard wave maker that everyone has nowadays. I currently have gyres but tired of cleaning them so much and literally takes me house to scrub every nook and cranny. Are the mp40s worth the price tag? I’ve spent so much on gear recently not sure if I want to spend more yet lol

 

[Tonycass12]

I think they are worth it. Keep an eye on the selling forum and fb marketplace ive nabbed all of mine for 200-250$ slightly used and in great shape. I run 4 of them in my 120 and 2 in my 80. Usually clean them all at one in a 5 gal bucket. Let them all soak in citric acid for a few hours and everything comes off pretty quick with a scrub brush. Make sure you get the specific mollycote lube for the shaft as well to help keep them running for a long time. Ive only broken a couple cages on mine after owning most of them for about 5 years. I really like no wires in the display and the program ability is great.

 

[Blitheran]

I always buy from someone else. You can get like new for a fraction of the price

 

[Koty]

IMO it's a bit hard to get a useful opinion from someone who already spent so much $ on these...
Gyres are indeed a pain as they decline as fast as they get dirty. MP40 is not the only solution to gyres. I have Aqua Medic Smartdrift 11.1. It was about 180 euros, has a low profile, is powerful, and controlled by an app through Wi-Fi. Ecotech Marin clearly sell high quality products, but outrageously overpriced. My ChatGPT5 compared several types, including MP40, and essentially recommended the AI Nero5

 

[edsbeaker]

Are the mp40s really worth it. I know that’s like the standard wave maker that everyone has nowadays. I currently have gyres but tired of cleaning them so much and literally takes me house to scrub every nook and cranny. Are the mp40s worth the price tag? I’ve spent so much on gear recently not sure if I want to spend more yet lol

I have purchased a bunch of the Jebao DMP 40’s, (ecotech clone) and then purchase just the wet sides of the mp 40’s. Seems to work and be the middle ground for me.

 

[Finn450]

You may want to check out the DMPs. App and control not as good...but deliver similar flow as my old Mp40s...and are silent...for a third of the price.

 

[MakingMistakes]

Well first do you mind wires in the tank, a lot of the value is in the visual with mp40’s, if you don’t mind a whole powerhead and wire in your tank you’ve got options.

If you can’t stand the look of a powerhead , like me, then definitely worth it if buying used. Keep an eye on the marketplace, I got both of mine in the 250$ range. No need to buy new when they are made so well, reminds me of Mercedes pre 2000’s.

Actually got one on eBay that was meh, but it works. The one I got off the marketplace was cheaper and in better condition.

Anyways at that price it’s a clear winner, at full price things get murky.

 

[allof fish]

IMO it's a bit hard to get a useful opinion from someone who already spent so much $ on these...
Gyres are indeed a pain as they decline as fast as they get dirty. MP40 is not the only solution to gyres. I have Aqua Medic Smartdrift 11.1. It was about 180 euros, has a low profile, is powerful, and controlled by an app through Wi-Fi. Ecotech Marin clearly sell high quality products, but outrageously overpriced. My ChatGPT5 compared several types, including MP40, and essentially recommended the AI Nero5

I do like the Nero’s. But I would need a 7 and at that point I could almost just get the mp. I just wanna know that if I spend that much I’ll have them working good for years. Just hard to swallow spending that much. Even used seems pricey but get what you pay for

 

[allof fish]

You may want to check out the DMPs. App and control not as good...but deliver similar flow as my old Mp40s...and are silent...for a third of the price.

Where do you get those at?

 

[allof fish]

Well first do you mind wires in the tank, a lot of the value is in the visual with mp40’s, if you don’t mind a whole powerhead and wire in your tank you’ve got options.

If you can’t stand the look of a powerhead , like me, then definitely worth it if buying used. Keep an eye on the marketplace, I got both of mine in the 250$ range. No need to buy new when they are made so well, reminds me of Mercedes pre 2000’s.

Actually got one on eBay that was meh, but it works. The one I got off the marketplace was cheaper and in better condition.

Anyways at that price it’s a clear winner, at full price things get murky.

Well I just upgraded to this current tank and it came with this rimmed lid that fits perfectly so if there’s wires it has to be propped up a little. Guy I bought it from used mps bc wire mounts still on sides. I’ve found some in the 250$ range. Yeah with all features with app it doesn’t seem to bad then

 

[skey44]

I have purchased mp40 and Jebao. The mp40 are definitely higher quality, quieter, better connectivity and usability. Preset programs the make sense are nice too. I have an mp10 on my frag tank that was manufactured in 2010 so I have had good luck with longevity as well. I also don’t fully trust the Jebao when it comes to the controller connection and electrical. None of it is as high quality. Unfortunately I’m limited by budget so I buy Jebao now. They work but no where near as nice IME.