EcoTech Marine Featured in Newsweek
The guys at EcoTech Marine, the manufacturer of the extremely popular VorTech pumps, have been featured in a very recent Newsweek article entitled “College Kid to Millionaire”. The article highlights how EcoTech came into existence, indicating that the company originated as part of a college-sponsored project about seven years ago. The project later received funding [...]
VorTech MP10w ES Hands On and First Impressions
We were recently sent an EcoTech Marine VorTech MP10w with the EcoSmart controller from our newest sponsors Aquarium Specialty for a product review. Though we haven’t had a chance to fully explore all of the features of this spectacular little pump, we did want to share our first impressions. Upon opening the package, I immediately [...]
EcoTech MP60 Increases Original Flow Numbers
EcoTech Marine announced yesterday that due to continued development, their new VorTech MP60w ES will now put out a whopping 7,500 gph. This number is a sharp increase from the 5,500 gph that was originally expected. The price on the pump will remain the same ($695) and various retailers, such as our friends at Aquarium [...]
VorTech MP60 Pre-order on Aquarium Specialty
Even though the EcoTech Marine VorTech MP60w ES was only recently introduced at MACNA, our friends at Aquarium Specialty are already taking pre-orders. A $50 deposit is all that is required to reserve your very own MP60. The deposit will of course go toward remaining balance of the order. Additionally, Aquarium Specialty is offering free [...]
The Slightly Annoying Things About Wavemakers
Don’t get me wrong, I love anything that mimics nature and creates random, turbulent water flow. Wavemakers are spectacular pieces of equipment that have come so far in the last several years. They make some serious water flow and keep sediment suspended in the water column so that it can be properly and more effectively [...]
Video of the VorTech MP60 at MACNA
Just yesterday, EcoTech Marine announced its newest pump…the VorTech MP60w with the EcoSmart controller. EcoTech has also added some footage of this beast in action, making huge waves in a display aquarium (see above). To help keep the pump cool, EcoTech has added vents on the dry side of the pump to keep the motor [...]
The New Vortech MP60
EcoTech Marine has announced the new product they would be unveiling at MACNA this year is the VorTech MP60wES. This product has been long rumored, and we sort of predicted its arrival when EcoTech Marine announced that it would be releasing something new. This pump is reportedly capable of achieving flow of 5500 gph and [...]
EcoTech Marine to Unveil New Product at MACNA
In their August newsletter, EcoTech Marine announced that they will be introducing a new product at MACNA this year. There is a flurry of speculation as to what this “new product” will be, but our guess is a larger model VorTech pump. With the MP10 holding down the nano aquariums, the MP20 being discontinued, and [...]
GHL Profilux Controller for VorTech Pumps
EcoTech and GHL Profilux have recently announced the Profilux controller for the EcoTech Marine’s VorTech pumps. This controller will allow you to control up to 11 VorTech pumps wirelessly and it will be compatible with every flow pattern the pumps have to offer. Additionally, it will support the two newly added flow patterns the EcoSmart [...]
Update to the EcoTech Marine Battery Backup Recall
A few weeks ago we discussed the recall involving the cables connecting the wireless VorTech pumps to both Ecotech Marine and IceCap, Inc. battery backups. Initially, EcoTech Marine would handle all of the recalls involving their new battery backup, while IceCap would be handling the recall for the original, older style backup. However, to reduce [...]
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