Overview

In order to determine which VorTech is best for your aquarium, you will first need to know your aquarium wall thickness.  Start by contacting your aquarium manufacturer, then carefully measure the glass or acrylic with calipers or a ruler. It is very important to take a measurement on the pane of glass/acrylic which the VorTech will be used on, as many aquarium manufacturers use different thicknesses of glass for different sides of the aquarium.  The maximum tank thickness for each VorTech pump is as follows: 

MP10 Maximum Tank Thickness: 3/8′′ (9.5mm) 
MP40 Thickness Range: 3/16′′ – 3/4′′ (4.76mm – 19mm) 
MP60 Thickness Range: 3/8′′ – 1′′ (9.5mm – 26mm)