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[Elite]

IC... not sure how much wave you can do with a 30G-40G cube tank though.

 

[A_Lee]

The "w" stands for wireless, yes. Waves are not a huge concern for me. I don't need those fancy waves modes like "reef crest," "lagoon," etc. I am much more concerned with being able to control the flow rate/speed. I don't mind manually turning it down during feeding. Will be able to do this with the MP40?

 

[iani]

Without the wireless wave driver, its just like pretty much any other pump. Phong the wave driver is not to create just a wave. The wave driver has many modes. Personally I don't think it is worth it to get a gen 1 vortech with out the plans of updating the driver.

 

[Elite]

According to that guy post, you can upgrade to the W for another $90..
This look pretty good to me..
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=svsU17y-Hco

;D

 

[iani]

Yeah that is a mp40w. A mp40 will not be able to produce a standing wave like that. The guy just mislabeled the youtube video.

You can upgrade it. What I was saying was it wouldn't be worth it to get it with out the plans of upgrading it.

 

[A_Lee]

[quote author=iani link=topic=4774.msg58272#msg58272 date=1223622218]
Yeah that is a mp40w. A mp40 will not be able to produce a standing wave like that. The guy just mislabeled the youtube video.

You can upgrade it. What I was saying was it wouldn't be worth it to get it with out the plans of upgrading it.
[/quote]

I can upgrade later on down the road, but what is more important to me is being able to control the flow rate with a knob or dial or something similar ... this way I can turn down during feeding, and turn back up afterwards. Also, I want to be sure this thing doesn't blow the water out of the tank

 

[Elite]

So did you buy it?

 

[sfsuphysics]

I'd buy that mp40 for $200 if it was local, and a bunch of bastages didn't jump all over it instantly

 

[Elite]

talking about me Mike?? ;D

I don't like Vortech but $200 is a pretty good deal ..

 

[A_Lee]

[quote author=Elite link=topic=4774.msg58280#msg58280 date=1223648399]
So did you buy it?
[/quote]

I guess it is pending. I sent him a PM saying I will take it, and all I need is an e-mail address to PayPal him the money. Hopefully he didn't sell it to someone else.

 

[sfsuphysics]

Did you make an offer Phong?? I would think you'd pay $50 in gas at least just to go pick it up in Sacramento.

A_lee: did he tell you it was yours though? Simply sending him a PM saying you'll take it means nothing, because there might be 20 other people who also did that.

 

[A_Lee]

He didn't say it was mine, but I have my fingers crossed
I hope he would've told me if it was pending to anyone else.

 

[Elite]

I didn't Mike.. Don't need another PH.. It can be shipped for less than $10. Shouldn't take more than a day to get here.

 

[iani]

True Phong. That is if he wants to ship it. Having to pick it up would turn a good deal into an ok one.

 

[A_Lee]

He said he would ship if I would pay for it (he said $15) and I agreed to pay for shipping

 

[Elite]

I guess he wants to make $ on shipping.. USPS priority is around $8 plus insurance that would be around $10. UPS would be around the same amount.

 

[iani]

Cool, sounds like a plan. Also have someone test it out first that you trust. Vortechs can be a little tricky sometimes. Also out of the 3 pumps I have not all of them are created equal. One runs perfect (zero heat and minimal noise), one runs good, and one runs just ok (gets hot, with noticable noise).

 

[A_Lee]

I will - providing I even get to buy it

Does anyone here have a drill to drill a tank? I will be getting a tank and will need a return hole drilled. I was hoping someone local (not a business) would be able to do it for me.

 

[iani]

Microsoft live and ebay deal is going on again right now. 30 percent off. Check http://www.fatwallet.com/forums/hot-deals/ for the info. I just ordered another pump lol. 410-123 cash back.

 

[A_Lee]

Didn't get it, he sold it to someone local