Ecotech Marine VorTech MP10wQD Water Pump

Overview of Ecotech Marine VorTech MP10wQD Water Pump

The Ecotech Marine VorTech MP10wQD Water Pump is a premium propeller pump designed for compact reef aquariums, nano marine systems, and smaller high-flow displays that need powerful controllable circulation without placing a motor or power cord inside the aquarium. Using EcoTech Marine's magnetically coupled VorTech design, the MP10wQD keeps the motor outside the tank and places only the wet side in the water, helping reduce in-tank heat transfer, minimize visual clutter, and maintain a cleaner aquascape.

The MP10wQD delivers up to 2,500 gph of broad, gentle flow while using QuietDrive technology to reduce motor noise and improve efficiency. Its wide flow pattern helps move water throughout the aquarium without creating a narrow high-pressure jet, making it well suited for soft coral systems, LPS reefs, mixed nano reefs, and appropriately sized SPS layouts. Wireless communication allows compatible VorTech pumps to coordinate flow patterns, while Mobius control gives aquarists detailed access to modes, schedules, feed settings, and custom flow programming.

Ecotech Marine VorTech MP10wQD Water Pump Features

• Compact VorTech circulation: Designed for smaller aquariums that need high-quality reef flow without a bulky internal motor.
• No motor in the aquarium: Magnetically coupled design keeps the motor outside the tank and only the wet side inside the aquarium.
• No cord in the display: Helps maintain a cleaner aquascape and eliminates an internal electrical cord from the aquarium water.
• QuietDrive technology: Engineered for quieter operation and efficient performance compared with earlier VorTech driver generations.
• Broad gentle flow: Produces a wide flow pattern that helps move water throughout the aquarium without a harsh narrow jet.
• Wireless communication: The wQD model can communicate wirelessly with other compatible EcoTech pumps for coordinated flow behaviour.
• Mobius app control: Program flow modes, schedules, feed mode, intensity, and pump behaviour from a compatible mobile device.
• Multiple flow modes: Supports reef-focused modes such as lagoon, reef crest, gyre, nutrient transport, tidal swell, short pulse, long pulse, constant speed, and feed mode.
• Battery Backup compatible: Can be connected to an EcoTech Battery Backup system, sold separately, to help maintain flow during power interruptions.
• Reduced heat transfer: External motor design helps avoid adding unwanted motor heat directly into the aquarium water column.
• Clean serviceability: Wet side can be removed for cleaning without removing an internal motor body or power cord from the aquarium.

Specifications for Ecotech Marine VorTech MP10wQD Water Pump

• Model: VorTech MP10wQD
• UPC: 653341197221
• Aquarium Type: Marine, reef, and freshwater aquariums where compatible
• Maximum Flow Rate: 2,500 gph / 9,500 lph
• Power Consumption: 8-19W
• Recommended Aquarium Size: 2.5-50+ gallons / 9.5-190 liters
• Maximum Glass Thickness: 0.375 in. / 9.5 mm
• Wet Side Dimensions: 2.5 in. diameter x 1.5 in. long
• Dry Side Dimensions: 2.5 in. diameter x 2 in. long
• Clearance Required Behind Aquarium: 2.25 in.
• Control: QuietDrive controller with Mobius app compatibility
• Wireless: Yes, compatible wireless communication with supported EcoTech devices
• Battery Backup Compatible: Yes, EcoTech Battery Backup sold separately

Compatibility/Notes for Ecotech Marine VorTech MP10wQD Water Pump

• Best suited for nano reefs, smaller marine aquariums, compact frag systems, and lower to moderate volume reef displays.
• Confirm aquarium glass thickness before purchasing; the MP10wQD is rated for glass up to 0.375 in. / 9.5 mm thick.
• Flow requirements vary based on aquarium size, aquascape density, coral type, livestock needs, and the number of pumps installed.
• Additional pumps may be required for larger tanks, SPS-dominant aquariums, or systems requiring more complex cross-flow patterns.
• Keep the dry side protected from water, salt spray, and splashing.
• EcoTech Battery Backup, additional VorTech pumps, and spare parts are sold separately.

Directions for Ecotech Marine VorTech MP10wQD Water Pump

• Confirm that the aquarium glass thickness is within the MP10wQD rating before installation.
• Clean the inside and outside glass where the pump will be installed.
• Place the wet side inside the aquarium and align the dry side on the outside glass.
• Connect the controller and power supply according to EcoTech's installation instructions.
• Pair the pump with Mobius if app control is desired.
• Start at a moderate output setting, then adjust flow based on coral response, fish behaviour, detritus movement, and surface agitation.
• Clean the wet side regularly to maintain performance and reduce calcium or debris buildup.

What's Included

• 1 x Ecotech Marine VorTech MP10wQD Water Pump
• 1 x QuietDrive Controller
• 1 x Power Supply
• 1 x Foam Guard
• Installation hardware and documentation as supplied by EcoTech Marine