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    GBD Giveaway – EcoTech Marine’s New Incredibly Small VorTech MP10

    EcoTech Marine President, Tim Marks wasn’t kidding when he stated their upcoming product would utilize the same patented technology as the VorTech MP40w and MP20, but who would have thought it would come in such a small package? The brand new VorTech MP10 protrudes into the tank just 1.5″ and will set you back $195; [...]

    mp10_size_does_matter

    EcoTech Marine President, Tim Marks wasn’t kidding when he stated their upcoming product would utilize the same patented technology as the VorTech MP40w and MP20, but who would have thought it would come in such a small package? The brand new VorTech MP10 protrudes into the tank just 1.5″ and will set you back $195; making this the smallest and most affordable product in the VorTech range.

    ecotech_mp10_01

    This pint-sized pump has been given a tank rating of 2.5 to 50 gallons; hitting the smallest pico up to the mid range aquarium. Thanks to the controllable DC motor the flow is completely variable, but can push up to 1,575 gph while consuming just 18w. Like its larger VorTech brethren, the motor of the MP10 is outside of the aquarium keeping heat and electrical cords out of water and out of sight. The motor’s energy is transmitted via magnets through the glass to spin the propeller and create tremendous flow.

    Here are the hard stats straight from EcoTech:

    • Flow: 500 to 1575 gph
    • Wattage: 8 to 18 watts
    • Maximum Tank Thickness: 3/8″
    • Appropriate Tank Size Range: 2.5 to 50 gal
    • Dimensions: Wet Side- 2.5″ diameter by 1.5″ long, Dry Side – 2.5″ diameter by 2″ long
    • Clearance Needed Behind Aquarium: 2.25″
    • MAP: $195 USD

    Operationally all the same modes and safety measures on the MP40w and MP20 exist on the MP10. For more information, please see EcoTech’s product page here.

    mp10-comparison

    Watt for watt, inch for inch, the MP10 packs an intense punch. Take a look at EcoTech’s new website featuring a terrific landing page comparing the size of the MP10′s to the competition. Our regular readers know how fanatical we are about simplicity and aesthetics. I think you’ll be hard pressed to find a more attractive and effective solution for sub 50g aquariums. Multiples will be needed for larger aquariums, but the discrete size of these pumps make them attractive for all aquarists. I am looking forward to personally trying this pump on the glassbox, or possibly on a new nano set up.

    Since the word broke on this yesterday, there are already questions being asked regarding the difference between the VorTech MP10 and MP20. Although they do share the same minimum flow rate of 500gph, here’s what sets the MP10 apart:

    • Much smaller in size (-0.5″ in diameter and -1.25″ in length)
    • $100 less expensive ($195 v $295)
    • Pushes 425 gph less (1,575gph vs 2,000gph)
    • Can be used on up to 3/8″ thick glass vs. the MP20′s 3/4″
    • Non upgradeable
      • The MP20 can be upgraded to a full MP40w by changing the driver and power supply.

    If you  do not have plans to upgrade to a large aquarium in the near future, the compact stature of the MP10 cannot be beat. Regarding size, Tim Marks states:

    “The MP10, without question, offers the smallest in-tank foot print of any commercially-available pump capable of pushing 1575 gallons per hour, once again proving that smaller is better.”

    We could not agree more–size does matter. Beautiful engineering. Affordable. Small. Eco-friendly. We’ll take one please, and so can you. GBD has teamed up with EcoTech Marine to giveaway 3 of these brand new VorTech MP10 pumps to you, our readers.

    This exciting giveaway provides you with the opportunity to win one of these great pumps before they are available for sale. MP10s won’t begin shipping to retailers until late Spring, but three lucky winners will be the first to get their hands on these.


    The VorTech MP10 Giveaway

    Who Can Play: Anyone in the US or Canada is eligible. Limit one entry per household. For additional rules see here.

    Drawing: The 3 winners will be drawn on 4/13, 4/20, and 4/27. (One winner for each respective day).

    How to Enter: Leave a comment on this thread and you’ll be automatically entered. Entries will be closed at midnight prior to the drawing day. Once a winner is selected they are removed from the possible pool and are no longer eligible in future drawings for this giveaway.


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    5. Size Does Matter: Vortech MP40w v Competition

    303 Comments

    1. April 3, 2009 at 11:18 AM | Permalink

      Aw man! GHL and Votech need to work together… one of these will be perfect for the 12g… need to check the bank account…

    2. April 3, 2009 at 11:21 AM | Permalink

      I need a new powerhead on my tank, this would be an awesome addition.

    3. April 3, 2009 at 11:23 AM | Permalink

      …oh yeah, will pay postage if I win ;)

    4. adrian
      April 3, 2009 at 11:42 AM | Permalink

      Great site, this would be perfect for my 40G!

    5. Nate Ellis
      April 3, 2009 at 11:45 AM | Permalink

      Ecotech is simply incredible, it’s encouraging to see innovation like this coming out of the U.S. these days.

    6. Paul R
      April 3, 2009 at 11:48 AM | Permalink

      Great site, keep the post coming. One of these sure would come in handy =)

    7. April 3, 2009 at 11:50 AM | Permalink

      Nice Write-up! The size of this pump makes it a very attractive option for sure.

    8. Brian Healy
      April 3, 2009 at 12:04 PM | Permalink

      Thats awesome that they now have a product for the nano markets.

    9. Brandon
      April 3, 2009 at 12:06 PM | Permalink

      I am really digging the vortechs and hope to see one in my tank in the near future. :)

    10. Matt Hanson
      April 3, 2009 at 12:09 PM | Permalink

      Wow…this will give some serious competition to the tunze nanostreams. These would be perfect on the open end of my peninsula tank!

    11. mcliffy2
      April 3, 2009 at 12:15 PM | Permalink

      Sign me up. My frag tank could use an upgrade :)

    12. wags
      April 3, 2009 at 12:21 PM | Permalink

      Hmmm.. and I just bought an MP20 for my 20 …sigh!

    13. Jarob
      April 3, 2009 at 12:27 PM | Permalink

      Wow what an amazing little pump, their line just keeps getting more and more impressive. Would LOVE to have one of these on my 20 long mixed reef.

    14. Michael
      April 3, 2009 at 12:28 PM | Permalink

      I need this

    15. unbreakable
      April 3, 2009 at 12:28 PM | Permalink

      sweet!!! I want one!!

    16. Chris Farmer
      April 3, 2009 at 12:37 PM | Permalink

      Sounds like an awesome little pump, great size (small) and great range of water flow!

    17. cp
      April 3, 2009 at 12:38 PM | Permalink

      I think I like this better than my MP20, which I never run at full tilt.

      I wonder if the propeller is the same as the MP20. That would help me to expect the same pattern of flow from this smaller diameter model.

    18. April 3, 2009 at 12:39 PM | Permalink

      Great design, my eyes were like OO this big when I first saw this design.

    19. Taylor Quin
      April 3, 2009 at 12:43 PM | Permalink

      badass!!!!

    20. Kevin Veneman
      April 3, 2009 at 12:59 PM | Permalink

      Nice looking pump, I need one for my 29gal reef!!!!

    21. Geoffrey
      April 3, 2009 at 1:10 PM | Permalink

      Sign me up!

    22. Mr Cob
      April 3, 2009 at 1:16 PM | Permalink

      Just found out about this blog from VP of Maast.

      Very cool site. Would love to win something! I’m sure my wife would appreciate it to :) being that I won’t be spending cash.

    23. ryder
      April 3, 2009 at 1:38 PM | Permalink

      i would like 2 for my upcoming 90 gallon GlassBox imitation.
      :)

    24. H. Holtz
      April 3, 2009 at 1:39 PM | Permalink

      Nice, def a bit better tan my Koralias

    25. Richard
      April 3, 2009 at 1:44 PM | Permalink

      This will go perfect in the rimless nano that I’ve been pining for.

    26. pmason
      April 3, 2009 at 1:49 PM | Permalink

      Great, this is what we’ve all been waiting for!!! Please count me in!

    27. Kenny L
      April 3, 2009 at 1:51 PM | Permalink

      Count me in for an MP10.

    28. April 3, 2009 at 1:53 PM | Permalink

      Wow, can’t wait to get ahold of one of these!

    29. Scott M
      April 3, 2009 at 2:07 PM | Permalink

      Did the MP40 and MP20 get together and make a baby? Should name it the
      MPFry! :)

    30. misty
      April 3, 2009 at 2:08 PM | Permalink

      I’m in for this one. :)

    31. Jeff
      April 3, 2009 at 2:08 PM | Permalink

      Neat.

    32. Justin McKay
      April 3, 2009 at 2:10 PM | Permalink

      Very cool

    33. Mark van der Wal
      April 3, 2009 at 2:10 PM | Permalink

      Small is the new big!

    34. gilbert
      April 3, 2009 at 2:13 PM | Permalink

      count me in…

    35. Mike
      April 3, 2009 at 2:16 PM | Permalink

      Would work for my 30G cube wonderfully!

    36. Eric
      April 3, 2009 at 2:17 PM | Permalink

      Looks great! Count me in!

    37. Jake K
      April 3, 2009 at 2:26 PM | Permalink

      These pumps look sweet.

    38. Tae Kim
      April 3, 2009 at 2:27 PM | Permalink

      awesome! gots to win me one of these

    39. David
      April 3, 2009 at 2:28 PM | Permalink

      pick me… pick me… I would love to be the first on my block.

    40. Justin
      April 3, 2009 at 2:30 PM | Permalink

      Most definitely beautiful. Sign me up for one!

    41. Jared
      April 3, 2009 at 2:34 PM | Permalink

      WOW this is a Great little Critter… cant wait to get my hands on ONE ! !

      Jared

    42. April 3, 2009 at 2:34 PM | Permalink

      WOW! I can finally afford this for my Red Sea Max! i bet it will be amamzing! i wanna make WAVES!!

    43. chris rush
      April 3, 2009 at 2:36 PM | Permalink

      Looks good. I’ll take 2.

    44. Paal Svendsrud
      April 3, 2009 at 2:39 PM | Permalink

      This one is mine :-)

    45. Mke Ruppert
      April 3, 2009 at 2:42 PM | Permalink

      TIme tp purchase one for my 29 bio cube

    46. Nick
      April 3, 2009 at 2:45 PM | Permalink

      Awesome pump, hope I win one.

    47. April 3, 2009 at 2:48 PM | Permalink

      I love this website! A must read every day.

    48. Anthony Carlin
      April 3, 2009 at 2:51 PM | Permalink

      Sweet pump. I want it.

    49. Joel
      April 3, 2009 at 2:53 PM | Permalink

      cool product

    50. Edward
      April 3, 2009 at 2:55 PM | Permalink

      Nice pump..hope I win one..lol

    51. Milt
      April 3, 2009 at 3:02 PM | Permalink

      I love my Vortech MP40, and their service is awesome. I would definitely pick one of these little babies up.

    52. aggman
      April 3, 2009 at 3:04 PM | Permalink

      man this vortech is sweet!! i can’t wait to see what i will do in my custom 20g!!!

    53. April 3, 2009 at 3:05 PM | Permalink

      This looks like a nice alternative to my Nano-Stream!!

    54. reefkeeper
      April 3, 2009 at 3:09 PM | Permalink

      I can always use another Vortech.

    55. April 3, 2009 at 3:11 PM | Permalink

      Nice pump, I want one.

    56. Luciano
      April 3, 2009 at 3:21 PM | Permalink

      Can’t win if you don’t play…so I’m in.

    57. Brian
      April 3, 2009 at 3:21 PM | Permalink

      Sweet

    58. Andrew
      April 3, 2009 at 3:29 PM | Permalink

      I wonder if you could swap the prop from an MP20 and get this thing up to MP20 outputs but at that tiny size?

      Sign me up so I can test it out please!

    59. April 3, 2009 at 3:32 PM | Permalink

      Would be awesome in my son’s 20g.

    60. Josh
      April 3, 2009 at 3:38 PM | Permalink

      Wow, this would be so sweet in my 29 gallon SPS reef. I currently have way too many pumps in the tank and would love to cut down on the amount of them with this sleek , little, but powerful, pump.

    61. NickyC
      April 3, 2009 at 3:39 PM | Permalink

      I’ve never won anything in my life.This would be great on my CADlights tank.Good luck everyone

    62. Nicholas Sadaka
      April 3, 2009 at 3:59 PM | Permalink

      Wow…lots and lots of people!!!

    63. Chris
      April 3, 2009 at 4:07 PM | Permalink

      Looks perfect for a nano

    64. mcliffy2
      April 3, 2009 at 4:12 PM | Permalink

      @ Nicholas – and there should be lots…there are THREE of them. That “other” blog only has one :)

    65. Max
      April 3, 2009 at 4:17 PM | Permalink

      I want one!

    66. Wade Jefferies
      April 3, 2009 at 4:20 PM | Permalink

      Great pump.

    67. Casey
      April 3, 2009 at 4:25 PM | Permalink

      Maybe I can win two?

    68. Murray Camp
      April 3, 2009 at 4:27 PM | Permalink

      Maybe this time! It would be perfect for my 30 sps system.

    69. April 3, 2009 at 4:30 PM | Permalink

      I want one

    70. Kevin Wang
      April 3, 2009 at 4:30 PM | Permalink

      Oh wow, I always wanted a Vortech but could never afford one, this would be perfect in my 15 Gallon I’m setting up over the summer

    71. raymond hoptowit
      April 3, 2009 at 4:51 PM | Permalink

      entered!

    72. Chase M
      April 3, 2009 at 5:00 PM | Permalink

      Vortech for me plz

    73. jacob casias
      April 3, 2009 at 5:26 PM | Permalink

      Perfect for my solana.

    74. LCN
      April 3, 2009 at 5:44 PM | Permalink

      Nice.

    75. Royce H
      April 3, 2009 at 5:45 PM | Permalink

      If only it were in my price range of free.

    76. Travis H
      April 3, 2009 at 5:53 PM | Permalink

      come on 7 or 11 I’m feeling lucky

    77. Jeff K
      April 3, 2009 at 6:00 PM | Permalink

      I’ll play

    78. Josh K
      April 3, 2009 at 6:08 PM | Permalink

      If this was texas hold’em id say “ALL IN”

    79. Rick
      April 3, 2009 at 6:19 PM | Permalink

      How do you register to win it…I WANT ONE!!!!

    80. April 3, 2009 at 6:23 PM | Permalink

      +1 for all in

    81. George
      April 3, 2009 at 6:36 PM | Permalink

      I want one…

    82. Jack Buchanan
      April 3, 2009 at 6:53 PM | Permalink

      Sign me up!

    83. jim
      April 3, 2009 at 6:57 PM | Permalink

      wow…i want one…or 2 for my 30 cube!

    84. April 3, 2009 at 7:03 PM | Permalink

      how much wood could a woodchuck chuck?

    85. Walden
      April 3, 2009 at 7:15 PM | Permalink

      WOW, another great give-a-way.

    86. Brian Fields
      April 3, 2009 at 7:36 PM | Permalink

      I hope I win I’ve never won anything

    87. Joe User
      April 3, 2009 at 7:38 PM | Permalink

      Yeah!, pick me.

    88. giggley
      April 3, 2009 at 7:39 PM | Permalink

      well mayby ill get lucky.

    89. EmilyH
      April 3, 2009 at 7:39 PM | Permalink

      Very excited!!!!

    90. Gary
      April 3, 2009 at 7:49 PM | Permalink

      That’s a very nice size. I could probably make that work in one of my nano tanks.

    91. rarelyseriousb
      April 3, 2009 at 7:53 PM | Permalink

      in for sure on this one.

    92. Jay Muzzey
      April 3, 2009 at 7:55 PM | Permalink

      I would love to win this

    93. Randy
      April 3, 2009 at 8:20 PM | Permalink

      If they are anywhere near as nice and easy to use as the 20 and 40 are, they are going to be perfect. I want one for my 12G nano as well.

    94. Ben
      April 3, 2009 at 8:21 PM | Permalink

      Wow crazy! I needed something like this! ugh now comes the wait….

    95. Josh
      April 3, 2009 at 8:45 PM | Permalink

      my 5.5 needs this..

    96. pavlo
      April 3, 2009 at 8:50 PM | Permalink

      oh me, me, me!!!

    97. Jeff
      April 3, 2009 at 8:57 PM | Permalink

      Great pump. I hope I win one!

    98. Justin Stone
      April 3, 2009 at 8:59 PM | Permalink

      Great Power Head, Pick me or I will send you to the moon!

    99. Lindsey
      April 3, 2009 at 9:01 PM | Permalink

      Please pick me so i can give this to my man for his BDAY! the art of regifting

    100. Travis White
      April 3, 2009 at 9:08 PM | Permalink

      count me in :)

    101. Doug Bond
      April 3, 2009 at 9:12 PM | Permalink

      Very cool would be a great addition for a Nano Tank

    102. April 3, 2009 at 9:17 PM | Permalink

      US ARMY!!!! SUPPORT YOUR TROOPS!

    103. Robert Wagner
      April 3, 2009 at 9:40 PM | Permalink

      cant wait for it in the mail

    104. Eric
      April 3, 2009 at 9:41 PM | Permalink

      mp10, ALRIGHT!!!!

    105. Pete
      April 3, 2009 at 10:00 PM | Permalink

      Yes, size does matter, here and in the tank.

    106. Michael Wolf
      April 3, 2009 at 10:01 PM | Permalink

      This is the exact thing I have been waiting for them to come out with for my 40 gallon tank. Winning one would just make it that much sweeter.

    107. April 3, 2009 at 10:17 PM | Permalink

      When and where are this going to be available?

    108. April 3, 2009 at 10:24 PM | Permalink

      Can’t wait to win.

    109. April 3, 2009 at 10:25 PM | Permalink

      Cool!

    110. dang
      April 3, 2009 at 10:29 PM | Permalink

      Love to have one of these!!!

    111. Jeff Smith
      April 3, 2009 at 10:43 PM | Permalink

      WOW I wish I knew about this before I bought my mp20! Looks so sick!

    112. April 3, 2009 at 10:43 PM | Permalink

      I would love one of these for my ADA nano. It would be perfect!

    113. Billy Combs
      April 3, 2009 at 10:53 PM | Permalink

      Ecotech just keeps making things better and better.

    114. Patrick S. Lee
      April 3, 2009 at 10:57 PM | Permalink

      ROAR !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    115. charles
      April 3, 2009 at 11:36 PM | Permalink

      omg, i want one!!!

    116. tiffany
      April 3, 2009 at 11:37 PM | Permalink

      I want it!

    117. Amanda
      April 3, 2009 at 11:37 PM | Permalink

      wow that thing looks sweeet

    118. Dab0
      April 3, 2009 at 11:38 PM | Permalink

      So would like to win! =]

    119. Brian
      April 3, 2009 at 11:42 PM | Permalink

      looooves it

    120. Justin M
      April 4, 2009 at 12:00 AM | Permalink

      I think my daughter’s 4g rimless goldfish tank just might turn into a reef tank:). These new MP10 will definitely improve the astetics of a nano’s.

    121. stephen mccrory
      April 4, 2009 at 12:19 AM | Permalink

      Vortechs rock. cant wait to get one of these

    122. Jason W
      April 4, 2009 at 12:22 AM | Permalink

      Counting my pennies…

    123. ronald
      April 4, 2009 at 1:12 AM | Permalink

      great for my 30 gal turtle tank!

    124. Jonathan
      April 4, 2009 at 2:29 AM | Permalink

      AWESOME!

      Love the smaller size, will be getting one for my 30g!

    125. Axel
      April 4, 2009 at 2:51 AM | Permalink

      Hi,
      its all about noise. If this has the some noise level like its brothers it will also be hard to sell in europe.

    126. Justin G
      April 4, 2009 at 2:53 AM | Permalink

      The MP10 Looks so awesome, please count me in.

    127. spleen
      April 4, 2009 at 2:54 AM | Permalink

      Cute! Would be interested in this for my nano!

    128. Joel Q.
      April 4, 2009 at 4:04 AM | Permalink

      I like it! Count me in!

    129. Ryan Leeder
      April 4, 2009 at 4:32 AM | Permalink

      Hope i win

    130. Fred
      April 4, 2009 at 6:17 AM | Permalink

      I wouldn’t turn this down!

    131. franky
      April 4, 2009 at 6:48 AM | Permalink

      Wow, a perfect for nano tank

    132. Chaney
      April 4, 2009 at 7:20 AM | Permalink

      Nice, Hope I win!!

    133. Will
      April 4, 2009 at 8:25 AM | Permalink

      I am intereted!

    134. Clint C.
      April 4, 2009 at 9:03 AM | Permalink

      Pick me this would be awesome for my new ADA settup

    135. Walter Costa
      April 4, 2009 at 9:06 AM | Permalink

      Wow! This pump would fit beautifully in my new 100g cube.

    136. SABOB
      April 4, 2009 at 9:26 AM | Permalink

      WOW!!Just saw this on MAAST forum,what an awesome device.Count me in,would rather win than buy.

    137. david
      April 4, 2009 at 9:42 AM | Permalink

      i want one. looks really cool

    138. April 4, 2009 at 10:12 AM | Permalink

      I’m there like a bear!
      Put me down. I Want one.
      fingers crossed and a bit of luck.
      :-| felix|

    139. Mike Liesman
      April 4, 2009 at 10:17 AM | Permalink

      I have 2 MP40 and love them.. this one would be perfect to place behind my large rock structure..Mine Mine Mine Mine

    140. sufeng
      April 4, 2009 at 12:16 PM | Permalink

      Plz, i will like to win this.

    141. Matt GEorge
      April 4, 2009 at 1:10 PM | Permalink

      These look fantastic! I think two would work great in my 30 cube.

    142. April 4, 2009 at 1:51 PM | Permalink

      I sooo need one of these! simply amazing

    143. Dany Ouk
      April 4, 2009 at 2:28 PM | Permalink

      Wow… Count me in. It looks like a realy kool pump

    144. April 4, 2009 at 2:38 PM | Permalink

      Love the MP40w on my 70. This would help me get my 5.5g nano finally built! Thanks Eric for the giveaway!

    145. mike connor
      April 4, 2009 at 3:26 PM | Permalink

      wow new technology is awesome

    146. Jeremy Maneyapanda
      April 4, 2009 at 3:35 PM | Permalink

      I guess I’d like one….

    147. Ian
      April 4, 2009 at 4:07 PM | Permalink

      Thanks Eric and ETM for another sweet giveaway!!!

    148. Joseph Albergo
      April 4, 2009 at 4:57 PM | Permalink

      Very cool!!!! Cant wait to see what else they have to develop in the future.

    149. TROUBLEMAKER
      April 4, 2009 at 5:57 PM | Permalink

      Does anyone know if this is based of the later generations after the bugs were worked out? Nice piece of equipment either way.

    150. abby davis
      April 4, 2009 at 6:10 PM | Permalink

      cool nice looking , i could use one of those

    151. April 4, 2009 at 6:59 PM | Permalink

      Wow now i’ll have to sell my hydor’s and replace them with this. very sweet pump and a great price!!

    152. Richard
      April 4, 2009 at 7:37 PM | Permalink

      wow I really could use one of these on my new tank !!

    153. capysolo
      April 4, 2009 at 8:13 PM | Permalink

      I could definitely use one of these. I’ve always wanted to try one…

    154. Danny Vargas
      April 4, 2009 at 9:28 PM | Permalink

      I would love to try this out, and spread the word…

    155. MFR
      April 4, 2009 at 9:59 PM | Permalink

      Okay, yet another reason to love GB….

    156. n smith
      April 4, 2009 at 10:15 PM | Permalink

      PLEASE!!!!!!!!!!!

    157. April 4, 2009 at 10:55 PM | Permalink

      Uh-oh, starting to see more applicants. And quicker too!

      Sign me up!

    158. April 4, 2009 at 11:00 PM | Permalink

      sign me up

    159. mark meyer
      April 4, 2009 at 11:51 PM | Permalink

      Vortechs are hot! yet help it keep cool, the smaller the nano, the more useful this tool. Thanks, email me for shipping address please.

    160. GrantQ
      April 5, 2009 at 1:03 AM | Permalink

      Wow this would be great to use in my upcoming tank!!

    161. Mike Taylor
      April 5, 2009 at 1:24 AM | Permalink

      I love that there is finally a small GOOD powerhead for nanos!!!

    162. jaret
      April 5, 2009 at 1:36 AM | Permalink

      count me in

    163. Erik
      April 5, 2009 at 1:47 AM | Permalink

      I would love to compare this to the MP20 i just ordered

    164. April 5, 2009 at 2:18 AM | Permalink

      This will work great for eliminating dead spots in my tank.

    165. Richard
      April 5, 2009 at 3:43 AM | Permalink

      This would be a nice item for my collection of 5 Vortech MP40w, would be a great addition to my frag tank!

    166. Otto
      April 5, 2009 at 7:30 AM | Permalink

      I need this for my nano.

    167. Jeff
      April 5, 2009 at 8:59 AM | Permalink

      as usual another great product. Lets hope we all get an extra 200$ on our tax returns :)

    168. April 5, 2009 at 10:11 AM | Permalink

      Everyone should thank me for the introduction of this product, for surely it was my purchase of an MP20 that prompted its development.

    169. joe
      April 5, 2009 at 10:27 AM | Permalink

      lets do this.

    170. Bob
      April 5, 2009 at 11:27 AM | Permalink

      Looking good. Need some flow in the frag tank.

    171. Francisco Torres
      April 5, 2009 at 1:07 PM | Permalink

      I would Love to have this model in my Reef Corals will Die for it!!!!….

    172. jackie
      April 5, 2009 at 4:31 PM | Permalink

      Would LOVE to have one of these on my 20 long mixed reef. Wow what an amazing little pump, their line just keeps getting more and more impressive.

    173. Ray Metz
      April 5, 2009 at 9:14 PM | Permalink

      Saw the demo… very cool

    174. Theresa Baker
      April 5, 2009 at 10:00 PM | Permalink

      Help a student out!!! :)

    175. tim weber
      April 5, 2009 at 10:15 PM | Permalink

      nice looking unit. Would look good in the new 120

    176. Ben
      April 5, 2009 at 10:41 PM | Permalink

      These pumps look amazing

    177. Eric
      April 5, 2009 at 10:41 PM | Permalink

      Wow now that is killer! I could use this in one of the many tanks :D

      Eric

    178. igozoom
      April 5, 2009 at 11:29 PM | Permalink

      Auf wieder zen Tunze! Time for something meatier!

    179. Anthony Asher
      April 5, 2009 at 11:45 PM | Permalink

      This looks great can’t wait to try it out.

    180. Curtis
      April 6, 2009 at 12:26 AM | Permalink

      I need some new pumps!

    181. April 6, 2009 at 1:07 AM | Permalink

      Shaweeet, great new product in a small package.

    182. Matt Crooks
      April 6, 2009 at 3:16 AM | Permalink

      I would really like to try one of these out.

    183. gparr
      April 6, 2009 at 6:04 AM | Permalink

      Looks like another winner in a line of fine products.
      Gary

    184. Jeron
      April 6, 2009 at 9:17 AM | Permalink

      Vortech pumps are tops. Bought 2 of the MP40w for my brother’s 120 and they are IMPRESSIVE! Can’t wait to see what the MP10 can do!!!

    185. BubbaPhish
      April 6, 2009 at 9:31 AM | Permalink

      Would look sexy on my frag tank…..

    186. will
      April 6, 2009 at 11:10 AM | Permalink

      Man i really need to upgrade to one of the vortech pumps. hearn othing but great things about them. I want one!

    187. M Wolf
      April 6, 2009 at 12:02 PM | Permalink

      Sign me up for one!

    188. Ryan
      April 6, 2009 at 12:25 PM | Permalink

      I’ve always loved the big ones, but have never had the money for them. Maybe someday…

    189. Mattman
      April 6, 2009 at 12:34 PM | Permalink

      Love the clean look of it.My maxi-jets are a bit of an eyesore.

    190. Ryan
      April 6, 2009 at 1:36 PM | Permalink

      Sign me up! Nothing beats these things…

    191. Rob
      April 6, 2009 at 3:10 PM | Permalink

      I’ll take one!

    192. Greg Carroll
      April 6, 2009 at 4:18 PM | Permalink

      Sign me up too. I saw these a an aquarium show this weekend and they are gonna be a big winner in the nano tank (under 100g) segment.

    193. Philip
      April 6, 2009 at 5:01 PM | Permalink

      sign me up i would love to win this

    194. April 6, 2009 at 5:03 PM | Permalink

      Sweet nano candy!!!

    195. DionCuda
      April 6, 2009 at 6:13 PM | Permalink

      Would be great in my 30 long. Im in thanks

    196. Doug Benson
      April 6, 2009 at 9:57 PM | Permalink

      Hope I get picked! What a great new product.

    197. Anthony Lee
      April 6, 2009 at 10:51 PM | Permalink

      Would love to win won for my Solana. Thanks, glassbox!

    198. Darrow
      April 6, 2009 at 11:00 PM | Permalink

      i NEEED one of these!

    199. Jonny
      April 6, 2009 at 11:43 PM | Permalink

      That’s pretty awesome. I want one!

    200. April 7, 2009 at 12:14 AM | Permalink

      Please I need it!!!!

    201. evad1
      April 7, 2009 at 12:27 AM | Permalink

      tunze nano killer lol
      great product

    202. Ed
      April 7, 2009 at 7:27 AM | Permalink

      I hope I’ll win :)

    203. Pampee Santiago
      April 7, 2009 at 9:29 AM | Permalink

      Wow this would go great in my new frag tank.

    204. Hesham El-Adly
      April 7, 2009 at 11:59 AM | Permalink

      Great new pump – looking forwards to its wide availability. It’s nice to have a choice of high quality stream pumps.

    205. Chris Miller
      April 7, 2009 at 12:15 PM | Permalink

      lookin good

    206. tr0n
      April 7, 2009 at 2:07 PM | Permalink

      Really neat – perfect for mini-reefs, indeed!

    207. chuyee
      April 7, 2009 at 2:57 PM | Permalink

      setting up a new tank and this would be perfect. i hope i win

    208. Lito
      April 7, 2009 at 5:58 PM | Permalink

      c o o l . . .

    209. David Woods
      April 7, 2009 at 6:36 PM | Permalink

      Rock my nano

    210. jay
      April 7, 2009 at 6:55 PM | Permalink

      Count me in! :)

    211. dan
      April 7, 2009 at 7:29 PM | Permalink

      I absolutely positively need this

    212. Travis
      April 7, 2009 at 7:46 PM | Permalink

      I’ve seen videos of these on youtube, amazing!

    213. Jeff Taylor
      April 7, 2009 at 8:38 PM | Permalink

      I can’t wait for the Vortec MP10! It’s going to be great for my nano frag tank!

    214. April 7, 2009 at 9:27 PM | Permalink

      Just like dynamite, these things are small yet mighty.

    215. Matt Haun
      April 7, 2009 at 9:37 PM | Permalink

      Wow. That’s almost cheap enough that anyone can afford!

    216. Vu Nguyen
      April 7, 2009 at 9:42 PM | Permalink

      I can’t afford a pm40. But can surely be able to get something like this at this price for a frag tank.

    217. Pez
      April 7, 2009 at 9:43 PM | Permalink

      My 60 cube needs one of these. (And probably 2 of them, even…)

    218. john matthews
      April 7, 2009 at 10:24 PM | Permalink

      looks like a greast little product

    219. Hands_in_pockets
      April 8, 2009 at 8:46 AM | Permalink

      :) this looks sweet

    220. Frank McDougall
      April 8, 2009 at 12:27 PM | Permalink

      I’m in for one!

    221. April 8, 2009 at 6:53 PM | Permalink

      Love these things!!!

    222. BrightMike
      April 8, 2009 at 7:31 PM | Permalink

      I can’t wait to get mine… it’ll be a while. I have to take up a second job ;-D

    223. Kellsindell
      April 8, 2009 at 7:33 PM | Permalink

      I want a MP40, but this pump would be awesome for a nano… don’t think it’ll work in my 2.5pico… sigh, think they’ll make a MP.05?

    224. Tony
      April 9, 2009 at 12:14 PM | Permalink

      I too am thinking about picking up a couple of these babies. Love my MP20.

    225. Nick
      April 9, 2009 at 7:56 PM | Permalink

      I love my mp20. This would go nicely with it.

    226. AgentSPS
      April 10, 2009 at 6:22 PM | Permalink

      WOW not much loss in flow for the significant reduction in size! Wonder if the DC is more efficient. Wish they had a stronger magnet option!

    227. Fred
      April 12, 2009 at 5:23 AM | Permalink

      Look great

    228. Sue
      April 12, 2009 at 8:32 AM | Permalink

      I love the look of this – I want one!!!

    229. alvin
      April 12, 2009 at 10:57 AM | Permalink

      wow this is sweet!! i want one!!!

    230. Nick Sanek
      April 12, 2009 at 12:24 PM | Permalink

      count me in, this thing looks awesome!

    231. randy mccluskey
      April 12, 2009 at 2:14 PM | Permalink

      these guys look pretty sweet

    232. April 12, 2009 at 2:54 PM | Permalink

      papa needs flow!

    233. Mark
      April 12, 2009 at 5:10 PM | Permalink

      ‘Umm, that one looks delicious.” ‘Eric Cartman

    234. Ty Coyle
      April 12, 2009 at 5:57 PM | Permalink

      I am in

    235. Clint W
      April 12, 2009 at 8:54 PM | Permalink

      I would love one of these for my 28 gallon!

    236. April 13, 2009 at 12:01 AM | Permalink

      The first winner has been picked! Announcement to come later today.

    237. April 13, 2009 at 8:18 AM | Permalink

      I want one!

    238. reefkeeper
      April 13, 2009 at 9:33 AM | Permalink

      And the lucky winner is ….

    239. Whitney Dunn
      April 13, 2009 at 11:43 AM | Permalink

      Can’t wait to will the MP10

    240. April 13, 2009 at 12:25 PM | Permalink

      I would love to win this!!

    241. Dave/fishfreak
      April 13, 2009 at 1:37 PM | Permalink

      finally vortech has come out with a pump for a nano that is as good as the larger ones!!

    242. Ryan S
      April 13, 2009 at 1:45 PM | Permalink

      This is going to be awesome. Perfect for smaller applications!

    243. Adroitmind
      April 13, 2009 at 1:50 PM | Permalink

      Looks really sweet. Hope I win one!!!

    244. Jon Corbin
      April 13, 2009 at 1:55 PM | Permalink

      Looks awesome! can’t wait to try it in my nano!

    245. fishdave739
      April 13, 2009 at 1:58 PM | Permalink

      I need this thing!

    246. Chris A
      April 13, 2009 at 2:04 PM | Permalink

      The new MP10 looks great

    247. Urban reefer
      April 13, 2009 at 2:25 PM | Permalink

      I love the vortech. I am very excited to see the now MP10 in action.

    248. Scott
      April 13, 2009 at 2:29 PM | Permalink

      Dude winning this would be sweet.

    249. Joel Clark
      April 13, 2009 at 3:51 PM | Permalink

      Looks like a great extension of the product line for those that have nanos and don’t want to give up space in their tank.

      I am considering one for my Solana.

    250. Eddie Trigo
      April 13, 2009 at 4:36 PM | Permalink

      Wow, this is a great deal!! Now I just need to get the aquarium ordered and it’ll be a match made in heaven!!!!

    251. JMC
      April 13, 2009 at 8:12 PM | Permalink

      Sign me up!

    252. sean
      April 13, 2009 at 8:19 PM | Permalink

      Love the design

    253. April 13, 2009 at 11:27 PM | Permalink

      I have a MP20 in my 55G. I love the flow it gives. With the MP10 out now I think I might convert that to 2 MP10s. I’m sure I wouldn’t have a problem reselling an MP20 at almost retail.

    254. April 13, 2009 at 11:37 PM | Permalink

      These things are awesome i was researching them the other day.

    255. April 14, 2009 at 12:28 AM | Permalink

      Ecotech goodness, sign me up!

    256. Rene
      April 14, 2009 at 7:41 AM | Permalink

      Missed out on the first draw, crossing fingers for the next two.

    257. Sarah
      April 14, 2009 at 7:42 AM | Permalink

      This pump looks amazing. Eco-friendly FTW!

    258. Fas
      April 14, 2009 at 8:34 AM | Permalink

      Wow this is great. I was about to invent in tunze nano on my 24x24x24 tank. Now I know what to get.

      Sign me up.. plz.

    259. Christopher Miller
      April 14, 2009 at 8:47 AM | Permalink

      I need one of these!

    260. Calvin
      April 14, 2009 at 11:34 AM | Permalink

      Just found out about this site. Looks awesome, especially if I could pick up a freebie. That Vortech sure would be nice in my tank

    261. Paul D
      April 14, 2009 at 3:23 PM | Permalink

      These look to be sweet Little pumps!

    262. Tony
      April 14, 2009 at 4:36 PM | Permalink

      I’m a big fan of the vortechs and would love this guy for my little tank.

    263. paul wabasso
      April 14, 2009 at 6:43 PM | Permalink

      Looks like a great pump!

    264. eran
      April 15, 2009 at 8:18 AM | Permalink

      very sweet

    265. nnewhouse
      April 15, 2009 at 9:42 AM | Permalink

      These pumps looks sweet!

    266. Nate
      April 15, 2009 at 9:44 AM | Permalink

      By the looks of this pump, and after reading the specifications, it looks like it’s the perfect pump for me to upgrade to as a beginner. I believe it will accomodate me well with the small tank I’m starting with and should be perfect to continue to use when I upgrade in a couple of years. I can’t wait to get one.

    267. jenna
      April 15, 2009 at 9:49 AM | Permalink

      very nice!

    268. adamatic
      April 15, 2009 at 5:18 PM | Permalink

      Love the Vortech technology – small, efficient, upgradable. Awesome stuff!

    269. Cadu
      April 15, 2009 at 8:46 PM | Permalink

      sign me up ! Ecotech is again surprising us with good products. nice little pump !

    270. andrew kochis
      April 16, 2009 at 12:12 AM | Permalink

      I want one!!! looks awesome!

    271. Jonathan P
      April 16, 2009 at 12:38 PM | Permalink

      I better win.

    272. Jason P.
      April 16, 2009 at 3:19 PM | Permalink

      I want in on the next contest!!

    273. Jason
      April 16, 2009 at 6:23 PM | Permalink

      Sweet, count me in. I’ve already got two of its big brothers.

    274. Luis Vasquez
      April 17, 2009 at 6:12 AM | Permalink

      !WOW! I would luv one of these for me 25g Nano. My SPS would fall in luv with that type of flow and features.

    275. April 17, 2009 at 11:30 PM | Permalink

      Sure wish I could win an MP10 for my 10g :D

    276. jeff wysocki
      April 18, 2009 at 9:20 AM | Permalink

      would love to try out this new pump!!

    277. Rad1
      April 18, 2009 at 6:35 PM | Permalink

      Nice! Sign me up!!!

    278. Doug Rouner
      April 18, 2009 at 7:30 PM | Permalink

      Pick me……….Please

    279. Ernest
      April 18, 2009 at 9:51 PM | Permalink

      Nice I want one!

    280. willy sanchez
      April 19, 2009 at 12:10 AM | Permalink

      This pump is exactly what I need with hot temperatures coming soon.

    281. April 20, 2009 at 8:24 AM | Permalink

      The second winner will be drawn today at noon central.

    282. Pampee Santiago
      April 20, 2009 at 11:03 AM | Permalink

      would love to throw one these in my new frag tank

    283. jason mclain
      April 20, 2009 at 11:35 AM | Permalink

      These would be great to blow the crap out that accumulates behind my rock.

    284. Christy
      April 20, 2009 at 12:03 PM | Permalink

      Wow, these look pretty awesome. Can’t wait to see one in action! :)

    285. Tom
      April 20, 2009 at 12:33 PM | Permalink

      Would love one of these. Nice design and sized well. BTW your site makes for great reading and is very informative… keep it up!

    286. Mike H
      April 20, 2009 at 1:25 PM | Permalink

      Looks cool and compact. A frag tank’s dream. ;)

    287. April 20, 2009 at 8:08 PM | Permalink

      I been wondering when they would make a smaller Vortech pump… I would have one of these in my tank.

    288. April 20, 2009 at 8:11 PM | Permalink

      My corals would really like to have this pump.

    289. Mark Hogue
      April 20, 2009 at 9:21 PM | Permalink

      Great product.

    290. Michael G
      April 20, 2009 at 9:24 PM | Permalink

      DANG! These are AWESOME! I have seen the MP20 in action and holy cow!!! I cant wait to get my hands on one!!!

    291. Hector O
      April 21, 2009 at 1:13 AM | Permalink

      These look cool.

    292. Zachary
      April 21, 2009 at 7:57 AM | Permalink

      I can’t wait to get my hands on one of these. They will be perfect for my nano.

    293. sandhillcrane
      April 21, 2009 at 3:12 PM | Permalink

      I need one of these!

    294. Greg Mills
      April 22, 2009 at 5:34 AM | Permalink

      you gotta be in it to win it!

    295. Mark Seepman
      April 22, 2009 at 11:03 AM | Permalink

      Very impressive! Can’t wait to see one of these in person.

    296. Mike D
      April 22, 2009 at 12:58 PM | Permalink

      big winner

    297. Jennifer Butler
      April 22, 2009 at 3:32 PM | Permalink

      I would love to be able to win this to give it to one of my friends, they are obsessed with their fish tanks!

    298. Chris Carlsen
      April 23, 2009 at 11:55 AM | Permalink

      This looks like a great little powerhead!! I can’t wait to get this on my new 40 gallon!!

    299. Elon Brown
      April 23, 2009 at 3:48 PM | Permalink

      I want it!

    300. John Maenner
      April 25, 2009 at 5:10 PM | Permalink

      This would be awesome addition to the 120 gal tank I am setting up.

    301. RobM
      April 25, 2009 at 8:32 PM | Permalink

      Very neat little package!

    302. aggman
      April 26, 2009 at 10:39 PM | Permalink

      ooh i missed out twice. pick me pick me.

      ~alex

    303. April 27, 2009 at 12:01 AM | Permalink

      The giveaway is now closed. If you didn’t win this time, don’t worry we have more great reef products to come in the future.

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