EcoTech Marine - Revolutionary Pump Technology for Reef Aquariums

General Operation

• How do I make a wave in my aquarium? How many pumps do I need to make a wave in my aquarium?

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  A: It is very difficult to give general advice for making a wave in a reef tank because each tank is different. The rock structures...

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• There are still wires attached to my VorTech, what do you mean by wireless wave driver?

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  A: The wireless part of the Wireless Wave Driver refers to the fact that the driver communicates wirelessly with other wireless wave drivers. They communicate...

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• Are the VorTech pumps upgradeable?

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  A: The VorTech pumps are upgradeable. If you have the MP40 (sold from Spring 2006 until Fall 2007) you can upgrade to the MP40w (introduced...

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• Can I run my VorTech on a wave timer?

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  A: There is no need to use wave timers for the VorTech product line because included out of the box are many different wave modes...

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• What do Reef Crest and Lagoonal modes do?

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  A: Reef crest mode is designed to simulate what would be the environment around a reef crest naturally occurring in the ocean. Lagoonal mode is...

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• How do I find out my aquarium thickness?

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  A: The best thing to do is to contact your aquarium manufacturer. Another possibility is to closely measure the glass with calipers or a ruler....

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• Where is my serial number sticker located?

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  A: On the MP40 the serial number sticker is located on the bottom of the driver box, which is the white box. For the MP10,...

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• How much clearance is needed to place the VorTech on my tank?

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  A: Leave yourself at least 3" from your tank to your walls....

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• What are the wet side parts made of, will I need to worry about corrosion?

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  A: MP20 and MP40w: There are no metal parts on the wet side of the MP20 and MP40w. The magnet is encapsulated within thick black...

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• What kinds of customizable waves can I create with my VorTech pump?

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  A: The VorTech is extremely versatile. Not only do our operating modes simulate what will happen in the reef, but they are optimized for the...

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• Where is my pin spacer sticker?

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  A: When you remove the VorTech from the box and separate the dry side from the wet side there is a rubber gasket sitting snug...

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