Vortech MP10 from Ecotech Marine says hello to the world

The Vortech MP10 has been made official by Ecotech Marine. This new propeller type pump fits nicely below the MP20 and the larger brother MP40. The MP10 is designed for aquariums between  2.5 to 50 gallon range through the use…

Vortech mod increases flow with caveats

The stock intake strainer for the Vortech is closely spaced to protect smaller fish but in larger tanks, even these smaller fish have plenty of room to avoid the pump’s powerful intake. In over 4 yrs of using the Vortech…

Ecotech Marine speaks to Reef Builders about the nano-coating magic trick

Following on yesterday’s revelation about Ecotech Marine’s work with nano materials, we were fortunate to get some face time with NanoSystems director and EM co-founder Patrick Clausen. Are you a fan of Titanium Dioxide (TiO2)? If not you are about…

Ecotech Marine is NOT working on photoreactive nano-coating technology

Here’s a reality check for those with hoop dreams of a self-cleaning tank. Although it is true that Ecotech Marine has a subsidiary called NanoSystems which at one time looked into the feasibility of nano-tech for aquarium use, the Bethlehem…

Review of Vortech Propeller Pump Mp20

Disclaimer: This is a independent review of the MP20 Propeller Pump by Vortech. Review by: kmitch I recently purchased a Vortech MP20 Wavemaker pump, and after alot of the hype I’d seen, I thought I would give it a review.…

Ecotech Marine adds video FAQ to website

The thorough team at Ecotech has just made available a series of videos on their website which aim to answer your common Vortech questions. WIthin just 10 minutes you can watch all the informative videos and step by step instruction…

Ecotech Marine not working on Vortech MP80 as their new secret project

EcoTech marine, maker of all things wonderful, or at least that’s what most aquarists will tell you is reportedly working on a new secret project. The project involves something for the reef aquarium (big surprise there) and should be as…

GHL Profilux III interested in controlling Vortech

Not that you wouldn’t love your Profilux aquarium controller to control your loved vortech, oh no you would never want that. Would you know that GHL and Ecotech marine “have been in talks for the past 3 years” in using…

Video: EcoTech Marine MP20 Vortech in action

EcoTech Marine’s new uber cool MP20 Vortech was pushing around water, and we happend to be around to get some video of it. It retails for about $300 and it rated for tanks up to 70 gallons. Also of note…

Ecotech Marine MP20 finally shipping

Good news if your a Ecotech marine fan, their new model the MP20 is finally shipping to retailers and distributors and most if all pre-orders should be arriving soon to your door. Unlike the MP40 series, the MP20 is a…