The Maxspect 130 vs the Vortech mp10
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Roy 9121
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55 gallon 36"x24"x15"
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You would definitely need at least 2 mp10 for that tank. I was running 2 of them on a 65 gallon (36x20x21) and i had to place them on the back wall to get decent coverage out of them. If i were to have gone the SPS route, i would have probably needed more of them. The 130 imo will get the water column moving a bit better, and you will also have the ability to point the flow in the desired direction.
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Roy 9121
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I'm leaning towards the Maxspect also, plus it's much cheaper. Especially if i would need 2 mp10s.
wkscott
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I've used both and have gone back to the mp10s. The Maxspects are a PITA to clean and the 2 I owned stopped working properly within a year. Threw them in the trash. (When working properly they do however give better flow and coverage.)
Scubabum
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I was running two Mp10's on a 58 gallon tank. I had a few dead spots. I added the Gyre 130 about 8 months ago and couldn't be happier. Corals seem happier as well. I still run 1 mp10 on the back wall. Both pumps are great IMO.
I bought a gyre and I don't like cleaning it and I only had mine running for about a year before it didn't work so there must be something with those pumps because I've heard alot of people having problems with them
Two jebao pp8 and call it a day. Will have to dial them down a bit though. I've had both and believe the jebao pumps are a better value than the mp10 / mp40. Some people have complained that they have had faulty units or ones that fail after a few months, but I own 4 and haven't had any problems for almost 2 years. I could buy 6 pp8 for the price of one mp40. The flow on these is pretty amazing.... wide and strong. If money is no object, go for 2 mp40....
bobyboy
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I tried the maxspect it lasted 5 months before the first breakdown then another 4 after it was fixed.
Went back to vortechs and never looked back. They are so much more reliable and easier to clean and maintain.
Went back to vortechs and never looked back. They are so much more reliable and easier to clean and maintain.
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Roy 9121
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I was looking at the Jebao this afternoon. Seems like a good unit, and i like the price.
anthonys51
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Isn't the mp40 only a couple bucks more and you would only need one. I like the mp better than maxspect. I feel there are better made and need less mantience. Plus with the reef link there have more control features
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Roy 9121
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No, the mp40 is about $200 more.
anthonys51
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Bulk reef had the mp10 for 285 and the mp40 for 349. Unless I am missing something
anthonys51
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The non wireless mp10 is 235. Not sure where your getting the 300
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Roy 9121
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I can get the maxspect 130 for $175 new. And about $100 for a used one. But i can get the Jebao pp8 for about $100 Maybe less.
https://www.amazon.com/Jebao-PP-Wavemaker-Controller-PP-8/dp/B0192HNED6
57 bucks and free shipping. I've bought from CNZ lighting before and they are a great seller. Get two so you can pair them and synch them to alternate flow.
57 bucks and free shipping. I've bought from CNZ lighting before and they are a great seller. Get two so you can pair them and synch them to alternate flow.
waxhawreefer
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Absolutely correct, I have two in my Red Sea reefer 425 and they do great, I also bought two new ones sw-8, which I will add for even more flow and adjustable, for $120 for two u can't go wrong!!
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