EcoTech Marine has created a new benchmark for wave-like flow by taking a direct route to what we all desire as reef aquarium hobbyists; we wanted high flow, low heat, easy, efficient and controllable technology. Now we have it.
Bracketless Design
The VorTech minimizes the intrusion of equipment in your tank by using a patent pending bracketless design; this allows the motor to be on the outside of the aquarium and uses a magnetic field to transfer torque through the aquarium wall to the propeller located in the water.
No Heat Transfer - No Heat added to the water
Due to the use of high intensity metal halide lighting, inefficient return pumps, and powerheads, many aquarists must resort to expensive equipment or loud fans to keep their water temperature stable. The VorTech induces very little heat into the aquarium because of EcoTech Marine`s patent pending magnetically coupled design which transfers motion through the glass, but not heat.
Controllable
The VorTech uses the most advanced motor technology available, allowing the water flow rate to be completely controllable. Operating on tanks between 20 and 500 gallons and producing between 100 and 3,000 gallons per hour of flow, the VorTech is the most versatile flow product on the market. The VorTech is designed to operate on gap thickness from 1/8" to 3/4".
No AC Current - No AC electricity in the aquarium water
The VorTech is safer than existing products because there is no dangerous AC electricity brought into the aquarium. This keeps your fish and corals happy and healthy, while minimizing your own risk of electrocution.
Run-Safe Design
The VorTech is designed to be the safest and most reliable product on the market: Over-current protection - if the propeller becomes jammed, our microcontroller will sense the problem and shut the motor down to prevent overheating.
Energy Savings
The VorTech moves more water within your aquarium than conventional powerheads, plus you save money by not having to invest in and run a costly chiller.
Low Maintenance
The VorTech is virtually maintenance free. Classic powerheads use an impeller attached to a magnet assembly which needs to be cleaned every few months. The VorTech need only be serviced minimally to replace a simple and economical bearing.
Battery Backup Accessory
An IceCap, Inc. battery backup powers the EcoTech Marine VorTech Propeller Pump for up to 24-hours during a power outage emergency.
Wireless Wave Driver
The Wireless Wave Driver allows effectively infinite wave control possibilities by wirelessly linking multiple VorTech pumps together. The pumps communicate with one-another through EcoTech Marine’s proprietary Triton Protocol. Each pump must have Wireless Wave Driver in order to take full advantage of the controllability of this device.
Wave Modes
Reef Crest Random Mode- Set the pump to the maximum desired speed and the VorTech Wireless Wave Driver automatically randomizes the flow throughout your tank. The pump will rapidly vary from one speed to another to simulate the high-energy conditions of a natural reef crest environment.
Lagoon Random Mode- Set the pump to the maximum desired speed and the VorTech Wireless Wave Driver automatically randomizes the flow throughout your tank. The pump will vary slowly from one speed to another to simulate a calmer, lagoon reef environment.
Pulse Mode-When entered into pulse mode, you will be able to pulse your VorTech pump at various frequencies to create standing surface and sub-surface waves within your aquarium. You can adjust both the maximum pulse speed and frequency. The generation of surface waves within your aquarium is possible through Pulse Mode.
Sync Mode- When entered into Sync Mode, your VorTech will automatically sync with the other pumps in your aquarium. Sync Mode can be used to sync in either random modes or in pulse mode. When syncing two pumps in Pulse Mode, the pumps can be placed on the same side of the aquarium to create large standing waves in your tank.
Anti-Sync Mode- When entered into Anti-Sync Mode, pumps will pulse in an inverse timing cycle to a master pump. Every time the master pump is at the maximum speed of cycle, the pumps entered into Anti-Sync Mode will be at the minimum speed of the cycle, and vice-versa. Place these pumps on the opposite side of the tank as a master pump to create tidal currents within your aquarium.
Feed Mode
With the touch of a button, the VorTech enters into feed mode and all pumps shut down for 10 minutes to allow you to feed your aquarium.
Battery Backup Mode
The Wireless Wave Driver can also be used with the battery backup accessory.
The Ecotech Marine Vortech Battery Backup is for any serious aquarium hobbyist that owns or plans to own an EcoTech Marine VorTech pump. By adding IceCap`s Battery Backup you are insulated from power interruptions for up to 30 hours. In 4 - 10 hours of no flow, an aquarium with all its fish and corals begins to die. Buy time, it`s rarely for sale.
Product Features:
- Two VorTech Propeller Pump with Wireless Wave Drivers
- VorTech Battery Backup
- Reef Tank Insurance in an aluminum housing.
- Backup power for 30 or more hours on a VorTech Pump.
- Can Connect to another Battery Backup for 2X the run time.
- Comes with Trickle Charger so you`re always prepared.
- Complete package comes with all the wiring cables needed.
- *Please note: This kit comes with one cord for the battery backup to power one pump. If both pumps are desired to be powered during a power outage, another Battery Back Up Cable unit can be purchased separately.
Product Benefits:
- Designed to power the EcoTech Marine VorTech Pump.
- Knowing you are a responsible reef keeper.
- Vacation better. Sleep better. Peace of mind.
Installing the VorTech from ecotechmarine on Vimeo
Making a Wave from ecotechmarine on Vimeo
Assembling the Wet Side from ecotechmarine on Vimeo
Setting the Pin Spacer from ecotechmarine on Vimeo
Opening the Driver Box from ecotechmarine on Vimeo.
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23 of 24 people found the following review helpful:
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Excellent!
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Great Pumps!
by Maitai123
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Experience Level: Intermediate
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Posted on 5/20/2008 from DORAL, FL UNITED STATES
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Comments: I normally use Tunze 6060 pumps for my 300 gallon reef tank. After one of my pumps stopped working I decided to go with 2 VorTech pumps with the Battery backup as I have always been nervous about power outages, especially when I am traveling, which is very often.
I also am doing my best to keep my water temperature under 82 degrees at all times (without a chiller). I was running 4 Tunze pumps. The flow was fine with the Tunze pumps but the intakes would foul up with algae every 2 months or less. They had to be removed and cleaned, + with 4 pumps this was adding to the heat build up. I took a chance with the VorTech pumps and have been very please with them. They are not noisy, but you have to first be careful with the alignment. Once up and running, they are virtually silent.
I really like them as the flow is very powerful and the spread is very wide, which is excellent for my corals. The only negative thing I can say is there is no way to angle them or rotate them on a pivot point. This does limit the usage and capability a bit, but the quality design, and excellent flow makes up with this one small negative. I definitely recommend them.
Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
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Excellent!
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Enter the Vortech
by LEWIS COLBERT
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Experience Level: Expert
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Posted on 9/2/2008 from CRANBERRY TWP, PA UNITED STATE
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Comments: I purchased this to go on a 225 gallon tank that is in the works but decided to try the pumps out on my 110. This pump was great out of the box. With a little alighnment i had great flow with low noise. They were about as loud as the fans on my lights. with just one at full blast, my mushrooms were rolling around on the sand. The wireless drivers are great and easy to use after a little playing. feed and night modes are handy. The price is high but when comparing to tunze, 2 6101's 2 magnets and a 7095 controller would cost more than 2 mp40w's with the battery backup. i may even add more pumps on the new tank if and when needed. I just hope the price will go down between now and then.
Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.
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