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Recently, I traded out a couple Tunze Nano Stream 6045's and some cash for a Vortech MP20. I already had a Vortech MP40W on the left side of the tank and the second Vortech has made a big difference. The width of flow and undertow just cant be touched by any other pump out there. You really cant judge all pumps by GPH(gallons per hour) anymore because the Vortech has completely changed the rules of the game. If you already own a Vortech pump then you know that 3000GPH from the Vortech and 3000GPH from a different pump are not the same. The other pumps push out water in a narrow stream which lead to dead spots and harm to corals. The Vortech on the other had literally moves the entire body of water in your tank, enveloping your corals with life giving aid and respiration.

Polyp extension on my corals has increased and dead spots of low flow are now gone. I have both pumps currently running in Lagoon mode and am very happy with the results.

I highly recommend these pumps to anyone looking for increased flow, growth, and system health.

Vortech MP20 Specifications:

Flow: 500-2000 gallons per hour
Power Consumption: 6-18 watts
Maximum Motor Temperature: 30-40 degrees Celsius
Aquarium Wall Thickness Range: 3/16”-3/4”
Appropriate Tank Size Range: 30-70 gallons
Dimensions: Wet Side- 3” diameter by 2.25” long; Dry Side- 3” diameter by 2.25” long
Clearance Needed Behind Aquarium: 3”

For more information on these great pumps please visit http://ecotechmarine.com

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Check out the amazing flow a pair of Vortech's create!
 


Comments

SPSHolic

Tue, 16 Jun 2009 15:56:52

Very Nice~!!!

Do you install both pump to other side?
where do you install them?

Thanks.

 

Sonny

Thu, 18 Jun 2009 05:35:06

Hello,

The Mp40W is on the left side while the Mp20 is on the right side. They are 3" under the water and on push water unto opposing sides.

 

pavlo

Sun, 26 Jul 2009 10:36:45

Hi Sonny,

First time posting on your site. i really like your reef and the direction your going with it. it looks to be coming together quite nicely.

i was wondering, do you set your vortex in sync, anti sync, or independent of each other? i don't ever know if sync and anti sync are a possibility between the 40 and 20 as i only have 40s.

just curiouser to learn more about your system

thanks.

 

Sonny

Sun, 26 Jul 2009 11:08:26

Pavlo,

Hello and thanks for visiting the site. The MP40 and Mp20 cannot communicate with each other, only a pair of the same pumps can.

I run the MP40W in Reefcrest mode at 75%, the MP20 in Lagoon mode at 100%.

So far I am very happy with the water movement these pumps have been able to produce.

Sonny

 



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