93g cube
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Topic: 93g cube
Posted By: fishnfresh
Subject: 93g cube
Date Posted: February 21 2012 at 5:02pm
| k im thinkin of getting a 93 gallon cube that Aquatic Dreams has. I want to go with mp's would one mp40 do enough for this size? I want sps,chalices,etc. |
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Posted By: Ryan Thompson
Date Posted: February 21 2012 at 5:14pm
| Yes and no. I think you would be fine for the first little while but once everything started growing in, you will need to add a second. |
Posted By: fishnfresh
Date Posted: February 21 2012 at 5:21pm
| ok what about one mp60? or would it be better to have different flow patterns with having two 40's? |
Posted By: Ryan Thompson
Date Posted: February 21 2012 at 5:34pm
A 60 is way too much. The 60's are meant for tanks that are at least 6 feet long. 2 40s is your best bet but 2 mp10s may work as well if the glass isn't thicker than 3/8". This actually reminds me, I was going to let Bob try out my MP10 on his 93g cube but I literally have no time anymore.
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fishnfresh wrote:Posted By: Laird
Date Posted: February 21 2012 at 8:40pm
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I think it would be fine. You might want to add another cheaper powerhead with it like I do on my 90 gallon. I think trevor only runs one on his cube. http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=49276&PN=1&title=93-cube-reef-club-im-in I think nick also only runs one on his but I can't remember. ------------- Indefinite hiatus from sw aquariums. Once I have my glorious return I'll set back up the following. 50 Gallon rimless cube. 180 Gallons mixed reef paradise |
Posted By: rfoote
Date Posted: February 21 2012 at 8:52pm
| I run an MP40 and an MP10 on my 60g cube. MP40 is probably adequate though. |
Posted By: Jimbo
Date Posted: February 21 2012 at 9:58pm
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I have a tank that's similar in size to the one you are looking at except it's the 70G. I'm using an MP40 and an MP10. I don't think just the one MP40 is going to be enough (MP60 is definitely too big) you will need something else to supplement it. HTH
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Posted By: fishnfresh
Date Posted: February 21 2012 at 10:47pm
| ok thanx guys maybe I will do a cheaper one with a mp40 or maybe a mp 10 also. appreciate all the insight |
Posted By: Enthalpy
Date Posted: February 22 2012 at 7:49am
| I have a ~90gal 36x30x20 and run a mag 18 for the return and a mp40 and its plenty of flow for me. My mag 40 isn't even turned up more than 60% or my sand is being moved around. |