EcoTech Marine is looking forward to attending MACNA (Marine Aquarium Conference of North America) from September 3-5, 2010 in Orlando, FL.

Stop by EcoTech Marine’s MACNA booth to take a look at our exciting new product, and stay tuned for more!

“We have worked closely with GHL and are very excited about the launch of this product,” said Tim Marks, president of EcoTech Marine. “The GHL VorTech-Controller connects the GHL controller wirelessly with our VorTech aquarium pumps, something which has been long-awaited by GHL customers.”

The GHL ProfiLux VorTech-Controller can control up to 11 VorTech propeller pumps independently of each other. The VorTech-Controller will be recognized automatically and can be configured easily. The controller supports EcoSmart modes as well as classic VorTech modes.

In addition to offering customizable control of the VorTech remotely, GHL customers will be able to easily download new firmware updates. The VorTech Controller will be connected over PAB (ProfiLux Aquatic Bus, ProfiLux 3 only) and doesn’t need any additional power supply.

The GHL ProfiLux VorTech-Controller will be available September 7, 2010. Click here for more information directly from GHL, and stay tuned for further announcements.

If you own the IceCap Battery Backup, please contact us using our form to receive your replacement cables. We appreciate your business and support and encourage you to contact us if you have questions.

EcoTech Marine has issued a voluntary recall of the Battery Backup cable used for the VorTech pump.

This issue also affects the cables supplied with the IceCap Battery Backup for the VorTech propeller pump, however IceCap, Inc. will be handling the cables for their accessory independently of us and we recommend that you contact them directly regarding a recall of their cables. It is important to note that this issue only affects those Battery Backup cables that are used with VorTech propeller pumps powered by the Wireless Wave Driver (WWD) but this recall will cover all Battery Backup cables regardless of which driver is connected with the cable.

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

CLICK HERE to learn more, and to fill out a form to receive new cables.

What better way for us to demonstrate this than through our state-of-the-art production facilities?  We are proud with what we provide consumers and would love for you to have a look into our warehouse and production line, below.

According to the author Jake Adams, the trick for a better aquarium is to use more creativity and less energy to make the tank work smarter, not harder. Tim and Patrick’s tanks were photographed to spotlight high output propeller pumps, in this case the VorTech MP10.

The photos and corresponding article can be found in the March/April issue of CORAL, on pages 35 and 39. Click here to read it online.

At EcoTech the support of reef and aquarium clubs is important because it helps us remain connected with fellow aquarists. We have received many entries from great clubs, and if you have already submitted your request, your club may be chosen next! We will announce more winners next month, and we appreciate your interest in EcoTech Marine.

We encourage you to fill out our club sponsorship form for your club. To fill it out, please click here.

For more information about Triangle Reef Aquarium Club, please click here.

For more information about the San Fernando Valley Reefers, please click here.

EcoTech Marine, the company that revolutionized the reef aquarium propeller pump, has launched the EcoSmart driver. The latest in a series of groundbreaking technological advancements for the market, the EcoSmart driver has exciting new modes and a wider wireless range. EcoTech Marine expects the new driver to begin shipping with VorTech pumps by the end of March 2010.

“EcoSmart is the culmination of 18 months of development and our efforts at complimenting the best pump technology on the market with the most versatile, controllable and customizable driver ever manufactured,” said Tim Marks, president of EcoTech Marine. “The current VorTech wave driver is ground-breaking in its ability to deliver high performance and extensive functionality right out of the box. EcoSmart takes things to new heights.”

With EcoSmart, EcoTech Marine has taken the guesswork out of positioning and setting up pumps, and automated the process of creating the best environment for a coral reef. Position pumps according to EcoSmart’s instructions, select an EcoSmart mode and EcoSmart does the rest, orchestrating pumps to work together, providing the most efficient flow and wave conditions. EcoSmart creates results: less detritus accumulating within aquariums and increased coral growth.

The EcoSmart driver, with its sleek LED interface and dial controlled speed adjustment, offers unprecedented fine-tuning to enable reef enthusiasts to set the perfect environment for their aquarium.

Major features of the EcoSmart Controller include:

• Convert any MP10 and MP40 to an EcoSmart driver, and to wireless
• Increased master-slave pump relationship functionality
• Easily auto-tune and program customized waves
• New modes including tidal swell and nutrient transport for an even more realistic reef experience
• Time and speed adjustable for feed and night modes
• Sleek LED interface with on/off switch
• Auto-dim automatically turns the LED’s off after a user-set amount of time
•Adjustable battery backup speed and remaining power indicator

Pricing and Availability

The EcoSmart driver will begin shipping with all new VorTech pumps this spring. Owners of existing VorTech MP10 and MP40s who wish to upgrade may purchase an upgrade kit.

Visit ecotechmarine.com/ecosmart for more product details, specifications and information on the manufacturer’s rebate.