Mp40….Are They Really Worth The Money?

[vpierce3]

I need some new pumps and I’m having a horrible time deciding.

I know many love the MP40s, but man, $500 a pop?! Are they really worth that crazy price tag?

The other pumps I’m considering are:
Maxspect 4000 gph Jump Gyres
AI Nero 5’s
Res Sea Reef Wave 45 Gyres

What say you?

My tank is 60”x24”x25”, 150 gallons.
Here is a pic of my rock work.

 

[thatmanMIKEson]

I need some new pumps and I’m having a horrible time deciding.

I know many love the MP40s, but man, $500 a pop?! Are they really worth that crazy price tag?

The other pumps I’m considering are:
Maxspect 4000 gph Jump Gyres
AI Nero 5’s
Res Sea Reef Wave 45 Gyres

What say you?

It depends an what your looking for I have 2, and in the application I use them for they are perfect. I also have maxspect Gyeres and neros as well, all have their intended use.

What do you need them for, if your just looking to move water there are plenty of cheaper options that will do that.

 

[Singspot]

Yes they are worth every penny

 

[vpierce3]

It depends an what your looking for I have 2, and in the application I use them for they are perfect. I also have maxspect Gyeres and neros as well, all have their intended use.

What do you need them for, if your just looking to move water there are plenty of cheaper options that will do that.

I’m looking for a pump that will take care of basic flow, eliminating dead spots and have random flow setting. I also need something that can be adjusted power wise.
I want to replace my AC pumps, which have a ton of flow but no versatility.

 

[Sean Clark]

No, they are not worth the money.

 

[Sleeping Giant]

 

[thatmanMIKEson]

I’m looking for a pump that will take care of basic flow, eliminating dead spots and have random flow setting. I also need something that can be adjusted power wise.
I want to replace my AC pumps, which have a ton of flow but no versatility.

I see your tank is a eurobrace as well, so I use the mp40's down low front and rear to make a circulation effect and gyres up at the surface to help eliminate the visible wires in the tank, I'd recommend the same setup for your tank, the mp40's with spare wet sides have been great for me . I would recommend them but the price is astronomical!! I think I paid 400-450 or something similarly stupid. Lol... great looking tank btw!

 

[revhtree]

Yes

 

[vpierce3]

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Yes they are worth every penny

Can you please elaborate as to why?

 

[vpierce3]

No, they are not worth the money.

Can you please elaborate as to why?

 

[vpierce3]

Yes

Hey cool! First time I’ve gotten a staff member on one of my theads.
What makes you value them?

 

[Sleeping Giant]

Can you please elaborate as to why?

They are just so perfect for me, I love the ease of use, multiple functions of flow and the fact that no power cords inside the aquarium.

 

[vpierce3]

I see your tank is a eurobrace as well, so I use the mp40's down low front and rear to make a circulation effect and gyres up at the surface to help eliminate the visible wires in the tank, I'd recommend the same setup for your tank, the mp40's with spare wet sides have been great for me . I would recommend them but the price is astronomical!! I think I paid 400-450 or something similarly stupid. Lol... great looking tank btw!

Thank you for the compliment and the feed back. I will definitely consider. It’s just hard for me to wrap my head around spending $1500 for pumps. Buy once, cry once, I guess.

 

[Sean Clark]

Can you please elaborate as to why?

Without getting moderated?

 

[revhtree]

Without getting moderated?

As long as you don’t break the TOS you are free to post your angst!

 

[sc50964]

Thank you for the compliment and the feed back. I will definitely consider. It’s just hard for me to wrap my head around spending $1500 for pumps. Buy once, cry once, I guess.

To me it’s about what livestock you want to have versus all the cost, your budget, and the needs of the livestock plus your convenience/preference.

Maybe you can also elaborate on

 

[demonclownfish]

MP40 are 100% worth it, the fact you have ZERO cords going into the tank alone makes them better than Nero/octopulse/etc.

add in the incredibly easy maintenance and its a home run.

 

[Sean Clark]

That’s totally false and you know it,

That was in said in jest and you know it.

I was implying that I might get too roudy in my elaboration for a Saturday night on R2R.
Self sensorship.

 

[BrandoNy]

Don’t buy them until they fix Mobius.

 

[demonclownfish]

Don’t buy them until they fix Mobius.

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My mobius literally works flawlessly. I run 2 radion xr15 G5's and an MP40 off mine and zero issues.