Specifications
Dimensions:
Dry-Side: 3.00 x 2.25 inches (76.0 x 57.0 mm)
Wet-Side: 3.00 x 3.00 inches (76.0 x 76.0 mm)
Flow:
Flow: 4,500+ gallons (17,000+ liters) per hour
Tank Range:
Max Tank Thickness: 0.75 inches (19 mm)
Tank Size Range: 50-500+ gal (190 1,800 liters)
Clearance Needed Behind Tank: 3 inches (76 mm)
Power:
Wattage: 9-28 Watts
Quiet Drive:
QuietDrive represents the next evolution of the award winning VorTech Driver.
- All new driver included with the VorTech MP10, MP40 and MP60
- 6+ Available continuous operational modes
- Wave Auto Tune, Feed Mode & Night Mode
- 90% Less motor noise
- Up to 40% more output*
- Communicates with existing WWD and w EcoSmart Pumps
- Fully compatible with EcoSmart Live via ReefLink
- Available as an upgrade for WWD and EcoSmart Drivers
*MP40 QuietDrive compared to MP40wES
Flow Uncompromised:
In an aquarium, having the right amount of flow is crucial to the health of the ecosystem. With VorTech QuietDrive choosing the correct water circulation equipment has never been easier.
VorTech pumps are designed by aquarists to be the gold standard for providing flow in marine aquariums. When it comes to broad yet gentle flow, the VorTech design is unmatched:
- Create massive water movement
- No coral damaging hot spots
- Natural Gyre
- Tank-wide flow patterns
- Precise control of water movement
Magnetic Couple:
- At the heart of the VorTechs success is its unique, patented, magnetically coupled design.
- No distractions from the beauty of the tank and its inhabitants
- No wires in the aquarium
- No unwanted heat added to the water column
- No risk of electrical discharge harming people or marine life
- No hassle when it comes to installing, relocating or cleaning the power head
Upgrade from EcoSmart:
For existing EcoSmart VorTech owners, an upgrade path can bring your VorTech pump the benefits of our QuietDrive technology. The upgrade path for each VorTech model might be slightly different.
Download the following information packet to determine the different upgrade scenarios and their resulting performance improvements.
Battery Backup:
In an aquarium with no flow, fish and corals begin to die in as little as 4 to 10 hours. The VorTech Battery Backup is reef tank insurance in an aluminum housing.
By adding the VorTech Battery Backup, your tank is insulated from power interruptions, helping protect your valuable investment -and your tank inhabitants.
One EcoTech Marine Battery Backup will power one MP40wES for up to 36 hours.
*Hours are estimated and will vary depending on battery life, pump mode and other factors.
ReefLink:
ReefLink provides completely wireless access to the world of EcoSmart Live, the web-based aquarium command center from EcoTech Marine.
ReefLink enables a continuous real-time connection with EcoTech equipment via ecosmartlive.com. Control your VorTech pumps and Radion lights right through your.
EcoSmart Live:
EcoSmart Live is EcoTech Marines web-based aquarium command center. It allows you to control your VorTech pumps and Radion LED lighting from anywhere in the world through a computer or mobile device (iOS and Android supported). EcoSmart Live is loaded with features such as setup guides, flow and lighting wizards, specialty modes, and the ability to create new modes with just the click of a mouse or tap of a finger.
Get real time information about your lighting and pumps or wirelessly update your products firmware. Having issues getting the coral growth that you expect? Our award winning customer service staff can log into your account and suggest changes for you.
EcoSmart Live is the future of the aquarium hobby available now.
How do I choose?
In an aquarium, having the right amount of flow is crucial to the health of the ecosystem. Choosing the correct water circulation equipment has never been easier.
With the VorTech Recommended Flow Calculator simply enter your tank dimensions to see maximum and minimum required flow levels. Add and remove power heads to determine what selection of VorTechs will most exactly meet those needs.
Click on the link below and get a specific VorTech equipment recommendation for your tank.
Competitive review of the old vs. new MP40:
http://youtu.be/9HbOEEHmZE0
Upgrade Manual:
http://youtu.be/AHNCFY-CHv4