I must admit we haven’t paid must attention to Vortech’s due to our needs. I’ve used Tunze’s in the past and I suppose we’re just comfortable with them… with that said the MP20 may change that. Check your favorite online stores, many are taking pre-orders. At $295 that are not “cheap” but they will hit [...]
I must admit we haven’t paid must attention to Vortech’s due to our needs. I’ve used Tunze’s in the past and I suppose we’re just comfortable with them… with that said the MP20 may change that. Check your favorite online stores, many are taking pre-orders.
At $295 that are not “cheap” but they will hit the 20-100g range nicely with lower electric consumption than it’s larger MP40 brother. When you compare it to the Tunze 6055 (~$220 +$60 for controller) they’re comparable in price. The one thing that scares us is the 140F max operating temperature. At 18w that seems a bit high, but they are only air cooled and we are no electrical engineers.
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″
