Cali Kid Corals

Sante210's 65g

JVU said:
My advice on DC pumps is to get a size larger than the minimum you need and run it at less than full speed, like 50%. It makes them whisper quiet, more energy efficient, prolongs their life, and gives you flexibility down the road.
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Couldn't agree more. Plus, if you upgrade, your pump would be adequate until you can find another over powered pump.

I run my pump at 30%.

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JVU said:
My advice on DC pumps is to get a size larger than the minimum you need and run it at less than full speed, like 50%. It makes them whisper quiet, more energy efficient, prolongs their life, and gives you flexibility down the road.
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Yes I agree I would rather run 50% or less
Years ago when I ran the MP10's (prior to quite drives) anything over 50% they started to get loud.

With that said I'm leaning towards ordering the Nero 5. I like the compact look and think that I can angle them enough on my back wall to work.
Just waiting to see what Black Friday deals are :)
 
Mine aren’t really loud, but I only go to about 80%. Loud is relative though. Depends on person and location and other equipment.
Mainly just saying quiet drive has made a HUGE improvement in how loud they are.
 
Rostato said:
Yes but they will still be loud at 100. And the glass on the reefer250 is the absolute max the MP10 can handle. I have stall issues every now and again.
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Guess he needs mp 40s and run them low flow. Not everyone has a wall to wall tank full of coral. Makes a big difference on flow (way less do to lots of drag) when it’s really full like yours.
 
Coral reefer said:
Guess he needs mp 40s and run them low flow. Not everyone has a wall to wall tank full of coral. Makes a big difference on flow (way less do to lots of drag) when it’s really full like yours.
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But that’s everyone’s goal right?

I’m actually having to change to gyres now because my mp40’s are blasting certain corals and ripping flesh off them.
 
Rostato said:
But that’s everyone’s goal right?

I’m actually having to change to gyres now because my mp40’s are blasting certain corals and ripping flesh off them.
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Not mine. I like to keep things reasonably sized so I can have lots of different corals in my tank and have swimming room for my large tangs.
 
I know it’s only birdsnest but here’s a pic from august till now

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