Big news!! - the vortech mp60es

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Well guys and gals, just received this email from ecotechmarine:

Introducing the MP60

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EcoTech Marine, the company that revolutionized the reef aquarium propeller pump, previewed their newest product, the MP60w ES, today at MACNA (Marine Aquarium Conference of North America) in Orlando, FL.
The MP60 is engineered for tanks holding 120 to over 1,000 gallons with up to one-inch glass thickness. The MP60 uses the same award-winning technology that has made EcoTech Marine's VorTech line the number one brand of pump among reef aquarium enthusiasts. Capable of pushing 5,500/gph, the MP60 offers the smallest in-tank footprint for a commercially available pump.

"The MP60 satisfies a pent-up market demand for VorTech technology in larger tanks," said Tim Marks, president of EcoTech Marine. "Prior to this launch, aquarists with tanks having pane thicknesses greater than three-quarters of an inch had very few options for high-flow solutions. We are excited to provide this much desired solution for the most discerning and die-hard hobbyists. Performance and quality are always our top priorities. This addition is a natural evolution for us, and perfectly rounds out our VorTech line of products."

The MP60 was designed to create the most flow in the smallest package possible. In EcoTech Marine's quest to continually raise the bar on reef flow technology, the unit runs quiet, cool and with minimal vibration. "This is a very proud introduction for us," added Marks.

The MP60's unmatched flow and out-of-the-box multi-pump wireless communication makes it the best value on the market for larger tanks. The MP60 leverages EcoSmart driver technology, introduced earlier this year, providing unmatched versatility, controllability and customization of flow patterns.

EcoTech Marine's patented VorTech technology produces broad yet gentle flow while placing the motor outside the tank--preserving the beauty of the aquarium and enhancing the health of the tank's ecosystem.

Availability and Pricing

The MP60w ES is slated to be available later this year through EcoTech Marine's network of premiere reef stores and online vendors with an MSRP of $695. Keep checking our website for an exact release date.

For complete specifications and more on the MP60, please click here

Media Contact
Amanda Dickson
Altitude Marketing
610.421.8601 x 6
amanda@altitudemarketing.com

And from the website:

Specifications
Flow: 2,500 – 5,500 GPH (9,500 - 20,800lph) :yeahdude::yeahdude::drool5:
Wattage: 10 – 60 watts
Maximum Tank Thickness: 1″ (range 3/8″ – 1″)
Appropriate Tank Size Range: 120 to 1000+ gallons
Dimensions: Wet Side- 4″ diameter by 3” long.
Dry Side – 4″ diameter by 2.8″ long.
Clearance Needed Behind Aquarium: 3.3″

Modes are the same as the EcoSmart controller:

EcoTech Marine | Products | EcoSmart Upgrade Kit
 
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Wonder how much it's gonna end up costing us?

Prob around 6500-7000 :whistling:

I hope they will offer some sort of opening trade in deal. I really need one of these bad boys for my tank :yeahdude:

The Vortech Mp60 explained by Tim Marks of Ecotech Marine (Operational footage)
 
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i belive scott (the south african agent) is currently at macna.......and if i know him they already ordered:thumbup:
 
My worry is that the MP40's tend to concentrate the flow too much with the cover on and that the MP60's may just do the same. I wonder if they have worked around spreading the flow so there isnt this 20000LPH blast in one area?
 
I wonder if they have worked around spreading the flow so there isnt this 20000LPH blast in one area?

That would be my concern- that would stress out a lot of corals- even the flow lovers
 
$695 = R5,017.01
On todays exhange rate.

Put that pump on any thing shorter that 1.2 and watch the waves breaking over the far end. You can have your own Cape of Storms tank.... :)
 
aye when 1 is spending such big amounts of cash i would rather pay extra and have peace of mind if something goes wrong
 
Having backup is GOOOOOOOD
Both my CLS pumps started making noise. Reeflo Super Dart pumps. For some reason I got both that where the duds in the batch... Excellent pumps for closed loops, good flow for low wattage. Problem is that the Darts are not available anymore, either upgrade or downgrade...

Anyway, got both replaced, free, no problems with 2 Vortech MP40ES pumps.

Still have to figure out what I will do with the CLS on my tank....
 
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