EcoTech Marine bids adieu to VorTech MP20, ceasing production

By Brian Blank on Jun 18, 2010

ecotech marine mp20 cancelled
EcoTech Marine has decided to cease production of its VorTech MP20 after nearly two years. The pump aimed at the 70-gallon and under market, most likely faced dwindling sales after the introduction of the VorTech MP10 last year. The main selling point for the MP20 was offering a less expensive pump that was upgradeable to a full-fledged MP40 down the line in case you wanted more punch. More details after the break.

We can only speculate at this point but most likely the sales of the MP20 has not been large enough to justify continuing the production with the company deciding to focusing its production efforts around the MP10 and MP40 with the new EcoSmart drivers. According to EcoTech Marine, there are only around 24 of the MP20 that will be produced and will most likely be completely out of inventory in less than a month. The company also announced the original MP10, without the next generation EcoSmart technology, will also be discontinued once its inventory of approximately 200 units is depleted.

This really comes as no surprise as the benefits of the next generation EcoSmart technology is a major improvement over the earlier devices without the cost being too significant on the consumer. Tightening the production of the VorTech line to focus on the next generation devices makes sense and we look forward to seeing great technology from EcoTech Marine in the future.

http://reefme.com Troy

anybody else have to clean their mp10 at least once a week or it shuts off? annoying!
http://reefme.com Troy

anybody else have to clean their mp10 at least once a week or it shuts off? annoying!
http://reefme.com Troy

anybody else have to clean their mp10 at least once a week or it shuts off? annoying!
http://www.mrsaltwatertank.com Mark

Well, that leave two choices:

- Too expensive for what it is
- Insanely expensive for what it is
http://www.mrsaltwatertank.com Mark

Well, that leave two choices:

- Too expensive for what it is
- Insanely expensive for what it is
http://www.mrsaltwatertank.com Mark

Well, that leave two choices:

- Too expensive for what it is
- Insanely expensive for what it is
Andrew

I’d just like to see them beef up the magnet on the MP10 so it works on thicker glass. With its flow rate and small form factor it would still be ideal for tanks less than 70G if it could just attach to thicker glass.
Andrew

I’d just like to see them beef up the magnet on the MP10 so it works on thicker glass. With its flow rate and small form factor it would still be ideal for tanks less than 70G if it could just attach to thicker glass.
anthonyn

What are they suggest people do now?
Run 2x mp10, then jump to mp40?

2 sizes fits all eh?
anthonyn

What are they suggest people do now?
Run 2x mp10, then jump to mp40?

2 sizes fits all eh?
DJP

@ Troy

I have that same issue with my MP20, and a client has 3 MP40s that also do that, such a P I T A for how expensive they are.
DJP

@ Troy

I have that same issue with my MP20, and a client has 3 MP40s that also do that, such a P I T A for how expensive they are.
DJP

@ Troy

I have that same issue with my MP20, and a client has 3 MP40s that also do that, such a P I T A for how expensive they are.
Johnny C

For those of you that are having issues, contact EcoTech Marine. They have some of the best customer service in the industry and would gladly be willing to service your Vortech if need be.

Personally, I’m glad to see the MP20 phase out. I have owned all 3 (10, 20 & 40) and I can’t notice a big difference (at least not $100 worth) between the MP10 & MP20. Plus, the smaller footprint is was/is (IMO) the deal-sealer.

@Andrew- From what I’ve heard, they are working on making an extention magnet of sorts for the MP10 so it can be used on thicker glass. Hopefully this is true.
Johnny C

For those of you that are having issues, contact EcoTech Marine. They have some of the best customer service in the industry and would gladly be willing to service your Vortech if need be.

Personally, I’m glad to see the MP20 phase out. I have owned all 3 (10, 20 & 40) and I can’t notice a big difference (at least not $100 worth) between the MP10 & MP20. Plus, the smaller footprint is was/is (IMO) the deal-sealer.

@Andrew- From what I’ve heard, they are working on making an extention magnet of sorts for the MP10 so it can be used on thicker glass. Hopefully this is true.
Johnny C

For those of you that are having issues, contact EcoTech Marine. They have some of the best customer service in the industry and would gladly be willing to service your Vortech if need be.

Personally, I’m glad to see the MP20 phase out. I have owned all 3 (10, 20 & 40) and I can’t notice a big difference (at least not $100 worth) between the MP10 & MP20. Plus, the smaller footprint is was/is (IMO) the deal-sealer.

@Andrew- From what I’ve heard, they are working on making an extention magnet of sorts for the MP10 so it can be used on thicker glass. Hopefully this is true.
Rich Ross

Crazy – my vortech’s are the most trouble free pumps I have
Rich Ross

Crazy – my vortech’s are the most trouble free pumps I have
jpluttme

@ Troy and DJP- My mp20 does the same thing…
jpluttme

@ Troy and DJP- My mp20 does the same thing…
http://www.lightning-maroon-clownfish.com Matt Pedersen

Actually was in touch with Vortech recently as I received a MP20 in a batch of aquarium “stuff” and noticed it was having performance issues. The response was that my issue was a known issue and they didn’t have a fix other than to run the pump in a different manner. So, really not surprised to see the MP20 phased out in favor of better technology. Still geeked about the MP20 all the same, but I didn’t have the $$$ invested in it.
http://www.lightning-maroon-clownfish.com Matt Pedersen

Actually was in touch with Vortech recently as I received a MP20 in a batch of aquarium “stuff” and noticed it was having performance issues. The response was that my issue was a known issue and they didn’t have a fix other than to run the pump in a different manner. So, really not surprised to see the MP20 phased out in favor of better technology. Still geeked about the MP20 all the same, but I didn’t have the $$$ invested in it.

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