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    Ecotech Marine | Vortech MP20 on the glassbox

    As we mentioned in last week’s Reef News, Ecotech Marine has begun shipping out their highly anticipated Vortech MP20 propeller pump for the sub ~70gallon market.   One of those units ended up at our door yesterday. I’ll I can say right now is wow. A full review is on the way as we tinker with this brilliant [...]

    As we mentioned in last week’s Reef News, Ecotech Marine has begun shipping out their highly anticipated Vortech MP20 propeller pump for the sub ~70gallon market.

     MP20 box

    One of those units ended up at our door yesterday. I’ll I can say right now is wow. A full review is on the way as we tinker with this brilliant design on the glassbox. In the meantime, here’s some more info:

     MP20a

     

    Operational Modes 

    Feed Mode – Slows down your pump for 10 minutes to allow you to feed your aquarium.

    Constant Speed Mode – The pump runs at a constant speed you set based on your aquarium’s specific needs.

    Reef Crest Mode – Simulate the high-energy conditions of a natural reef crest environment.

    Lagoon Mode – Simulate a calmer, lagoon reef environment.

    Pulse Mode – Create a natural reef flow pattern by pulsing the water at a specific speed and frequency.

    Optional Battery Backup – Keeps the circulation going during power failure for up to 30 hours.

    Specifications

    Flow: 500-2000 gallons per hour

    Power Consumption: 6-18 watts

    Maximum Motor Temperature: 50-60 degrees Celsius

    Aquarium Wall Thickness Range: 3/16″-3/4″

    Appropriate Tank Size Range: 20-70 gallons

    Dimensions: Wet Side- 3″ diameter by 2.25″ long, Dry Side- 3″ diameter by 2.25″ long

    Clearance Needed Behind Aquarium: 3″   

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    • MR294

      Interested to hear what you guys think of the noise level. I’ve been contemplating MP20s, but have heard some mixed reviews about noise on the MP40s.

    • http://glassbox-design.com e&f

      Hi Brandon,

      Thanks for the heads up. We’ll be sure to include some details on that when we write a full review. As of now I feel comfortable saying they are quieter than the Gen 1 MP40s I have heard, but would like to have more time using the unit before saying more.

      Regards,

      e&f

    • felix

      good stuff…soon to post pics of my build on reef central…good equipment pays off in the long run!

      Felix-

    • Lab10

      Looking forward to your review. I have not heard much about these new pumps, and have been hesitant to purchase one for my Solana. How large is the wet frame?

    • http://www.ocean-wonders.co.uk/messageboard Phil

      Ive got one of these on order so i can get first UK dibs on them, cant wait for the review about them, not many people are aware of the MP20w’s only the MP40w’s

      Only a 2-4weeks wait!!

      Phil
      UK.

    • Ancient Mariner

      Can we buy just the fan (propeller)? Hate to buy both of EcoTech’s fan and their controller box, when there’s Hydor’s Koralia fans that can be purchased seperately without their controllers box.

    • http://glassbox-design.com eric michael

      Hi Mariner,

      You would need to contact EcoTech Marine directly, but to my knowledge you cannot just buy the Vortech motor without the controller.

      I would venture a guess that the koralias are sold that way because they are not DC and their basic models are not controllable. Simply plug them in. To compare them to Vortech is apple’s to oranges IMO.

      Truthfully, without the controller the Vortechs would not be nearly as valuable.

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