Put on the back of the aquarium job done ! If not replace the the rubber circle on bottom of dry side pump for a double sticky sided piece of thick tape obviously thick durable double sided tape and you won’t need the plastic things, ive done it it works perfectly
A huge miss on these pumps is that no one talks about scheduling. I may have to do a video on it lol. These pumps along with the app can allow your aquarium to mimic a real reef; with low and high tides. Even kick your pumps up a notch at night to so all that uneaten food and waste can be washed down the overflow. I also don't use feed mode because for two hours a day my MP10s are on constant mode at a very low setting, I feed during this time. Also my fish seem to love having the different flow patterns through out the day.
My question is, I just bought a 50 gallon and want to know if I should get one mp40 or 2 mp10s. I have had a lot of people say one mp40 because of the versatility and room for me to upgrade tanks later. What are your honest thoughts? Thanks in advance!
Two MP10s would be a better fit for the average 50 gallon system so that all of your flow isn't coming from one pump. This will allow you to hit some more targeted areas and reduce dead spots. Just keep in mind that the MP10's have a max glass thickness of 0.375"
The battery backup only support Ecotech stuff, which is missing the heater. If we would need a backup for heater anyway, can we just use a general litheium ion backup battery pack ?
Unless they're very large, batteries aren't great for backing up a heater due to the high power draw. If you want to back up your heater, a generator is a great option. That said, most power outages are short and flow is the most crucial if it's just a few hour outage.
@@gewglesux Yeah, "they". Don't give in to group think. Vinegar works just fine. The key is to not over soak stuff. Just because everyone says so, doesn't make it so.
With a low bioload, you'll probably be disappointed by going with this large of a skimmer. You'll likely be much happier with a smaller, more appropriately sized skimmer.
Still don’t understand why people want these warts sticking out of their tank. I get it for large tanks but it’s funny how many nano tanks have this crap off to the side lol AI Nero all the way for nano tanks.
Less heat in the water, no cords or electrics in the water so no chance of electric shock to yourself or inhabitance, when cleaning zero down time and no need to disconnect wires or plugs if there not long enough clean a wired pump, just pop a spare wetside on and clean used one, no cords under water going brittle and hard, the list goes on, only reason for a Nero would be price point and you can slightly aim the flow.
@@gewglesux I "assume" that your trying to be some kind of jackass. I own several Vortechs and have for years. That being said, I have plenty of experience with the products, IME they are overpriced for what they are, just like LED lights. The reefing community gets fleeced on many products and most people seem happy to beg for more.
@@Alamo-cz5xc Guess you're right.. Not gonna argue with that kind of logic. If you don't like the product then don't buy it. All i asked is what YOU were using... Thanks for the reply.
Great tips!
Some great tips for years of use to come. 😊
I wish you would show me how to get the guard off to clean the impeller. Nice video
Put on the back of the aquarium job done ! If not replace the the rubber circle on bottom of dry side pump for a double sticky sided piece of thick tape obviously thick durable double sided tape and you won’t need the plastic things, ive done it it works perfectly
Thank you so much. Just followed tip #1 and got rid of those ugly white squares.
Why reef crest mode? It says that it’s best for SPS, but why not tidal swell or lagoon mode for beginners?
I stumbled on the powering off the pump to reattach the wet side tip after several frustrating minutes of trying to get the two to attach lol
A huge miss on these pumps is that no one talks about scheduling. I may have to do a video on it lol.
These pumps along with the app can allow your aquarium to mimic a real reef; with low and high tides. Even kick your pumps up a notch at night to so all that uneaten food and waste can be washed down the overflow.
I also don't use feed mode because for two hours a day my MP10s are on constant mode at a very low setting, I feed during this time.
Also my fish seem to love having the different flow patterns through out the day.
Yes
My question is, I just bought a 50 gallon and want to know if I should get one mp40 or 2 mp10s. I have had a lot of people say one mp40 because of the versatility and room for me to upgrade tanks later. What are your honest thoughts? Thanks in advance!
Two MP10s would be a better fit for the average 50 gallon system so that all of your flow isn't coming from one pump. This will allow you to hit some more targeted areas and reduce dead spots. Just keep in mind that the MP10's have a max glass thickness of 0.375"
She is on 🔥🔥🔥🔥
Don't have ecotech, but damn good video
The battery backup only support Ecotech stuff, which is missing the heater. If we would need a backup for heater anyway, can we just use a general litheium ion backup battery pack ?
Unless they're very large, batteries aren't great for backing up a heater due to the high power draw. If you want to back up your heater, a generator is a great option. That said, most power outages are short and flow is the most crucial if it's just a few hour outage.
Vinegar works just fine just don't soak it for an entire day. Vinegar got a bad rap on R2R.
They say to use Citric acid instead of Vinegar.
@@gewglesux Yeah, "they". Don't give in to group think. Vinegar works just fine. The key is to not over soak stuff. Just because everyone says so, doesn't make it so.
@@t.regnerus301 Thanks for the reply.. i'll keep that in mind. I guess a soak brush and a dry should be good.
They need to sell the ceramic tube that goes on the shaft for the vortex 10. I have three wet sides with broken ones.
Agreed! That would be an excellent replacement part for Ecotech to offer.
@@BRStv I am about to change over to AI Nero 3
Wait... are you guys following me? This is my next purchase.
My mp60s sucked up my naoki wrasse. Super sad and preventable with some guards.
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Q. Is a Reef octopus 1000 HOB skimmer too much for a 38gal fish tank. Tank is passed a year old. One coral and it won’t grow
With a low bioload, you'll probably be disappointed by going with this large of a skimmer. You'll likely be much happier with a smaller, more appropriately sized skimmer.
Pretty equipment but the egotistical price tag is a major turn off....they may have a patent and all that jazz but its not alien tech...
Still don’t understand why people want these warts sticking out of their tank. I get it for large tanks but it’s funny how many nano tanks have this crap off to the side lol AI Nero all the way for nano tanks.
Less heat in the water, no cords or electrics in the water so no chance of electric shock to yourself or inhabitance, when cleaning zero down time and no need to disconnect wires or plugs if there not long enough clean a wired pump, just pop a spare wetside on and clean used one, no cords under water going brittle and hard, the list goes on, only reason for a Nero would be price point and you can slightly aim the flow.
Lol mps are far superior to neros, and I have both.
@@Joshthereefer I’m sure it’s maybe slightly better? I’m not concerned with that. I’m concerned with looks on a small tank.
No ugly cords in the water. People don’t look at the outside of my tank. They look on the inside
They need to bring the price down on these. So overpriced for what they are
miss the weird beard guy
one of the most overpriced piece of gear on the market
As long as i get what i pay for. I'll assume that you use hydor or something else?
@@gewglesux I "assume" that your trying to be some kind of jackass. I own several Vortechs and have for years. That being said, I have plenty of experience with the products, IME they are overpriced for what they are, just like LED lights. The reefing community gets fleeced on many products and most people seem happy to beg for more.
@@Alamo-cz5xc Guess you're right.. Not gonna argue with that kind of logic. If you don't like the product then don't buy it. All i asked is what YOU were using...
Thanks for the reply.