Vortec MP40

Airborne · 10/13/2009, 01:21 PM

I am in need of additional flow in Display Tank. I was thinking of buying the above. However, I have noticed that there is a big demand for the wet side. Do these pumps fail frequently? If so, what else do you recommend?

Thx

jsf668 · 10/13/2009, 05:19 PM

I have 3 on a 180g and I love them..When they first came out there were some problems with the wet sides but Ecotech has continued to make improvements. I keep a couple extra wet sides for back up when cleaning the others. Just soak them vinegar every once in awhile and they are good to go. I have been using the Vortechs since they came out and will continue to.

Jared J · 10/13/2009, 05:28 PM

The more I read the more I realize EcoTech is a pretty good company. Always improving their product(s). Now if we could just get them to lower the price a bit

SnowManSnow · 10/13/2009, 05:55 PM

A+ company. great cs

i have 2 mp40ws and enjoy them a lot. they don't run as quiet as an internal pump would, but they are great powerheads that offer a lot of flexibility.

expensive .. ya..

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jbud2418 · 10/13/2009, 07:27 PM

All in all they are great my wet side broke one time and they sent me a brand new one the next day.

jaybfresh · 10/13/2009, 08:17 PM

Just make sure its a Gen 2 and you'll be happy!

jsf668 · 10/13/2009, 08:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jbud2418

All in all they are great my wet side broke one time and they sent me a brand new one the next day.

Yep..Great Cs. The few times I had a problem, they always helped solve it quickly. Yes, they are expensive but its a great product.

Airborne · 10/14/2009, 02:04 PM

How many would you use for a 120gal? 1 or two? battery Back up or not?

Tank is 48x24x24

jsf668 · 10/14/2009, 02:26 PM

I would use two on a 120 and the battery back up is nice. You can always cut the flow back if you need to. I had two on my 120 and when I upgraded to the 180g I went to three plus two battery back ups.

flamewrasse · 10/14/2009, 02:33 PM

Do you think 1 MP40 would be too much for a 60 gallon? and what is the advantage of having the battery back up?

jsf668 · 10/14/2009, 03:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by flamewrasse

Do you think 1 MP40 would be too much for a 60 gallon? and what is the advantage of having the battery back up?

No, I dont think one is to much for a 60g because the flow is totally adjustable. The battery back up is nice if you ever lose power, by still providing some flow to the tank.

anne08 · 10/14/2009, 03:16 PM

2 should be good.

10/13/2009, 01:21 PM	#1
Airborne Moved On Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Burbank,CA Posts: 574	Vortec MP40 I am in need of additional flow in Display Tank. I was thinking of buying the above. However, I have noticed that there is a big demand for the wet side. Do these pumps fail frequently? If so, what else do you recommend? Thx

10/13/2009, 05:55 PM	#4
SnowManSnow Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Georgia Posts: 956	A+ company. great cs i have 2 mp40ws and enjoy them a lot. they don't run as quiet as an internal pump would, but they are great powerheads that offer a lot of flexibility. expensive .. ya.. B __________________ It's dark as the inside of a cow out here! - Mark Twain Current Tank Info: 120 MRC acrylic Tank (love it). Constellation T5s Mixed Reef

10/14/2009, 02:04 PM	#8
Airborne Moved On Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Burbank,CA Posts: 574	How Many How many would you use for a 120gal? 1 or two? battery Back up or not? Tank is 48x24x24

10/13/2009, 05:19 PM	#2
jsf668 Premium Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Gurnee, IL Posts: 401	I have 3 on a 180g and I love them..When they first came out there were some problems with the wet sides but Ecotech has continued to make improvements. I keep a couple extra wet sides for back up when cleaning the others. Just soak them vinegar every once in awhile and they are good to go. I have been using the Vortechs since they came out and will continue to.

10/13/2009, 05:28 PM	#3
Jared J Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Virginia Beach, VA Posts: 431	The more I read the more I realize EcoTech is a pretty good company. Always improving their product(s). Now if we could just get them to lower the price a bit

10/13/2009, 07:27 PM	#5
jbud2418 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: NC Posts: 55	All in all they are great my wet side broke one time and they sent me a brand new one the next day.

10/13/2009, 08:17 PM	#6
jaybfresh Pitcher Hill Reef Society Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Syracuse, NY Posts: 1,597	Just make sure its a Gen 2 and you'll be happy!

10/14/2009, 02:26 PM	#9
jsf668 Premium Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Gurnee, IL Posts: 401	I would use two on a 120 and the battery back up is nice. You can always cut the flow back if you need to. I had two on my 120 and when I upgraded to the 180g I went to three plus two battery back ups.

10/14/2009, 02:33 PM	#10
flamewrasse Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Elgin, Texas Posts: 32	Do you think 1 MP40 would be too much for a 60 gallon? and what is the advantage of having the battery back up?

10/14/2009, 03:16 PM	#12
anne08 Moved On Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Pasadena Posts: 156	2 should be good.