Ecosmart Vortech MP10

DrSalty · 12/25/2011, 06:45 PM

Hi everyone. Hope you're having a wonderful holiday. I was thinking of picking up an Ecosmart Vortech MP10 pump for my 29 gallon with some of my Xmas money. I was wondering if any of you had experience with this pump, particularly in a tank of my size. Please let me know. Thanks

pyroboy1der · 12/25/2011, 06:56 PM

I've got one in my 14 Biocube and I love it. I run mine at only 20 or 30% because any higher it blows all my corals around

You'll be glad you got one.

DrSalty · 12/25/2011, 09:12 PM

Thanks for the reply, pyro. Just out of curiosity, what setting do you usually run your vortech in?

pyroboy1der · 12/25/2011, 09:17 PM

I've got it on reef crest mode. changes up the water flow randomly and the week i switched to the MP10 i could tell that my corals were way happier.

Sasquatchluvin · 12/26/2011, 12:10 AM

+ 1
I have 2 on a 76 gal. 1/2 round, on reef crest mode, running 75%

thegrun · 12/26/2011, 10:20 AM

The only downside to the MP10 is the noise. They do not run a quiet as the fully submersible pumps.

Captainfester · 12/26/2011, 02:36 PM

The noise isn't and I run two mp40. Can't hear them over the flow of the sump and skimmer

lucas73 · 12/26/2011, 02:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pyroboy1der

I've got one in my 14 Biocube and I love it. I run mine at only 20 or 30% because any higher it blows all my corals around

You'll be glad you got one.

+1
I have one on my 29Gal Biocube and love it.

DrSalty · 12/26/2011, 06:00 PM

Thanks for all your help, guys. Just purchased one and looking forward to trying it out!

fredg89 · 12/26/2011, 06:40 PM

You won't be disappointed.

Barro777 · 12/26/2011, 10:22 PM

Does this thing replace a wavemaker and multiple powerheads?

The Codfather · 12/26/2011, 10:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Barro777

Does this thing replace a wavemaker and multiple powerheads?

You could use it as a wave maker. It does have that capability. I have two on a 65 breeder. They are great little pumps. Im not too fond of the 40's though. A bit too loud for me.

Sisterlimonpot · 12/27/2011, 01:14 AM

The noise is the biggest downside to these pumps, ecotech needs to revamp their wetsides to illuminate the noise.

1carpenter · 12/27/2011, 02:09 AM

Everyone must have some awfull quiet tanks to be complaining about the noise coming from their vortechs, imo these are not noticeable over any other noise that's in the room. Running a mp10 now looking for 2 mp40's to go onto my DT so +1 for the vortech from me!

Hextall · 12/27/2011, 10:00 AM

I have one on my 29g biocube, and think it is great. I run mine at 50% reefcrest during the day, then at 50% lagoon at night (I have it wirelessly run by my Apex controller).

After feeding, I'll run it for 30 minutes in nutrient transport mode to keep uneaten food suspended to be filtered out.

However, besides the occasional waterfall noise from the flow into the filter floss, the MP10 is the loudest part of my tank. That's partially why I run lagoon mode at night (not as much ramping up and down compared to reefcrest).

racedout · 12/27/2011, 10:13 AM

You cannot even hear the noise of my MP40 unless you turn off everything in the room and sit in perfect silence, trying to listen for it. If it is making noise, most likely it is a vibration noise due to not being aligned correctly, or your pin spacer is set wrong.

Chris27 · 12/27/2011, 10:26 AM

I agree about the noise, when mine are ramping up, I hear them quite well over a Reeflo Snapper and an Octo Super Reef 3000....

If you want silent, keep looking. I have a pair of Tunze Nano's, and they are virtually silent.

WetShepherd · 12/27/2011, 11:13 AM

I love mine. I've had one in my 55 long for several months, and just added a second (Christmas gift from the wife!). They can be a bit louder as their motor isn't muffled by water, but my overflow to the sump is louder so it's not a concern for me.

Everything in the tank seems to love reef crest mode (yellow mode), but I'll occasionally use the nutrient export mode (pink) to pick up any detritus on the sand bed and get it into the water where it can be sent down to the skimmer and fuge.

In short, if I were setting up another tank tomorrow, they would be part of my start-up equipment for sure. Good luck

cmw · 12/27/2011, 06:13 PM

Expensive but very much worth the price.

12/25/2011, 06:45 PM	#1
DrSalty Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 170	Ecosmart Vortech MP10 Hi everyone. Hope you're having a wonderful holiday. I was thinking of picking up an Ecosmart Vortech MP10 pump for my 29 gallon with some of my Xmas money. I was wondering if any of you had experience with this pump, particularly in a tank of my size. Please let me know. Thanks

12/27/2011, 01:14 AM	#13
Sisterlimonpot R.C. Fraternity President Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Litchfeild Park AZ Posts: 11,490 Blog Entries: 2	The noise is the biggest downside to these pumps, ecotech needs to revamp their wetsides to illuminate the noise. __________________ Jimmy MASVC President Dishes are done man! Current Tank Info: 300 in progress

12/27/2011, 10:26 AM	#17
Chris27 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Virginia Beach, VA Posts: 4,452	I agree about the noise, when mine are ramping up, I hear them quite well over a Reeflo Snapper and an Octo Super Reef 3000.... If you want silent, keep looking. I have a pair of Tunze Nano's, and they are virtually silent. __________________ Fill your tank with $5 bills, add gasoline and light it on fire.....only then will you know the real cost of reefing. Current Tank Info: 180 Mixed Reef

12/27/2011, 11:13 AM	#18
WetShepherd Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Ottawa, Canada Posts: 522 Blog Entries: 5	I love mine. I've had one in my 55 long for several months, and just added a second (Christmas gift from the wife!). They can be a bit louder as their motor isn't muffled by water, but my overflow to the sump is louder so it's not a concern for me. Everything in the tank seems to love reef crest mode (yellow mode), but I'll occasionally use the nutrient export mode (pink) to pick up any detritus on the sand bed and get it into the water where it can be sent down to the skimmer and fuge. In short, if I were setting up another tank tomorrow, they would be part of my start-up equipment for sure. Good luck __________________ (see blog for pics) 55g Tank (48" x 13" x 21") /c 60lbs LR & 60lbs Sand 2 MP10w 1 Koralia 425 PH, 3 Reef Brite LED Bars, 15g Sump Tunze DOC Skimmer 9002 and 2 150w Eheim Jager Heater @ 78.5 degrees

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12/25/2011, 06:56 PM	#2
pyroboy1der Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 97	I've got one in my 14 Biocube and I love it. I run mine at only 20 or 30% because any higher it blows all my corals around You'll be glad you got one.

12/25/2011, 09:12 PM	#3
DrSalty Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 170	Thanks for the reply, pyro. Just out of curiosity, what setting do you usually run your vortech in?

12/25/2011, 09:17 PM	#4
pyroboy1der Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 97	I've got it on reef crest mode. changes up the water flow randomly and the week i switched to the MP10 i could tell that my corals were way happier.

12/26/2011, 12:10 AM	#5
Sasquatchluvin Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Denver, Colorado Posts: 134	+ 1 I have 2 on a 76 gal. 1/2 round, on reef crest mode, running 75%

12/26/2011, 10:20 AM	#6
thegrun Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Garden Grove, Ca Posts: 17,023	The only downside to the MP10 is the noise. They do not run a quiet as the fully submersible pumps.

12/26/2011, 02:36 PM	#7
Captainfester Master of the Sea Join Date: May 2011 Location: Meriden ct Posts: 1,482	The noise isn't and I run two mp40. Can't hear them over the flow of the sump and skimmer

12/26/2011, 06:00 PM	#9
DrSalty Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 170	Thanks for all your help, guys. Just purchased one and looking forward to trying it out!

12/26/2011, 06:40 PM	#10
fredg89 Registered Member Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 86	You won't be disappointed.

12/26/2011, 10:22 PM	#11
Barro777 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 173	Does this thing replace a wavemaker and multiple powerheads?

12/27/2011, 02:09 AM	#14
1carpenter Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Sterling Heights, MI Posts: 51	Everyone must have some awfull quiet tanks to be complaining about the noise coming from their vortechs, imo these are not noticeable over any other noise that's in the room. Running a mp10 now looking for 2 mp40's to go onto my DT so +1 for the vortech from me!

12/27/2011, 10:00 AM	#15
Hextall Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Newmarket, NH Posts: 327	I have one on my 29g biocube, and think it is great. I run mine at 50% reefcrest during the day, then at 50% lagoon at night (I have it wirelessly run by my Apex controller). After feeding, I'll run it for 30 minutes in nutrient transport mode to keep uneaten food suspended to be filtered out. However, besides the occasional waterfall noise from the flow into the filter floss, the MP10 is the loudest part of my tank. That's partially why I run lagoon mode at night (not as much ramping up and down compared to reefcrest).

12/27/2011, 10:13 AM	#16
racedout Registered Member Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 67	You cannot even hear the noise of my MP40 unless you turn off everything in the room and sit in perfect silence, trying to listen for it. If it is making noise, most likely it is a vibration noise due to not being aligned correctly, or your pin spacer is set wrong.

12/27/2011, 06:13 PM	#19
cmw Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 38	Expensive but very much worth the price.