Ecotech Marine VorTech MP60wQD Water Pump

Overview of Ecotech Marine VorTech MP60wQD Water Pump

The Ecotech Marine VorTech MP60wQD Water Pump is a high-capacity controllable circulation pump designed for large reef aquariums, high-flow marine systems, large frag tanks, and advanced SPS-dominant displays. Delivering up to 9,000 gph of broad, programmable water movement, the MP60wQD provides the flow capacity required for larger aquariums while preserving the clean display and external-motor benefits of the VorTech platform.

Using EcoTech Marine's magnetically coupled design, the MP60wQD keeps the motor outside the aquarium and places only the wet side inside the tank. This eliminates an internal power cord, reduces unwanted motor heat transfer into the water column, and keeps the display cleaner than conventional internal pump designs. QuietDrive technology, Mobius app programming, and wireless pump communication make the MP60wQD a premium choice for large systems that require powerful coordinated flow patterns, nutrient transport, gyre-style circulation, and high-volume reef movement.

Ecotech Marine VorTech MP60wQD Water Pump Features

• High-capacity reef flow: Delivers up to 9,000 gph of controllable circulation for large reef aquariums and advanced marine systems.
• No motor in the aquarium: External motor placement keeps the motor outside the tank and only the wet side inside the aquarium.
• No cord in the display: Eliminates the internal pump power cord for a cleaner aquascape and reduced in-tank clutter.
• QuietDrive technology: Designed to provide quieter, more efficient drive performance for high-output circulation.
• Broad flow pattern: Moves a large volume of water in a wide pattern instead of producing a narrow high-pressure stream.
• Wireless coordination: The wQD model communicates wirelessly with compatible EcoTech pumps for synchronized, anti-synchronized, and multi-pump flow patterns.
• Mobius app control: Program flow modes, schedules, intensity, feed mode, night operation, and advanced behaviour from a compatible mobile device.
• Advanced flow modes: Supports lagoon, reef crest, gyre, tidal swell, nutrient transport, short pulse, long pulse, constant speed, feed mode, and scheduled flow changes.
• Battery Backup compatible: Can connect to an EcoTech Battery Backup system, sold separately, to help maintain critical circulation during power interruptions.
• Reduced heat transfer: External motor design avoids placing heat-generating motor components inside the aquarium water.
• Large-system performance: Excellent for long aquariums, thick-glass systems, large coral colonies, high-flow SPS reefs, and high-volume reef circulation strategies.

Specifications for Ecotech Marine VorTech MP60wQD Water Pump

• Model: VorTech MP60wQD
• UPC: 653341197429
• Aquarium Type: Marine, reef, and freshwater aquariums where compatible
• Maximum Flow Rate: 9,000 gph / 34,000 lph
• Power Consumption: 10-60W
• Recommended Aquarium Size: 120-1,000+ gallons / 450-3,800 liters
• Glass Thickness Range: 0.375-1.00 in. / 9.5-26 mm
• Wet Side Dimensions: 4 in. diameter x 3 in. long
• Dry Side Dimensions: 4 in. diameter x 3 in. long
• Clearance Required Behind Aquarium: 3.3 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 MP60wQD Water Pump

• Recommended for large reef aquariums, SPS-dominant systems, large marine displays, high-flow frag systems, and high-volume circulation applications.
• Confirm aquarium glass thickness before purchasing; the MP60wQD is rated for glass from 0.375 in. to 1.00 in. / 9.5-26 mm thick.
• Flow requirements depend on aquarium volume, tank length, aquascape density, coral type, livestock needs, detritus export goals, and pump placement.
• Multiple MP60wQD pumps may be used on very large aquariums or systems requiring alternating cross-flow and more complete end-to-end circulation.
• Keep the dry side protected from water, splashing, and salt spray.
• EcoTech Battery Backup, additional pumps, and spare parts are sold separately.

Directions for Ecotech Marine VorTech MP60wQD Water Pump

• Verify that the aquarium glass thickness is within the MP60wQD operating range before installation.
• Clean the inside and outside glass where the pump will be mounted.
• Place the wet side inside the aquarium and carefully align the dry side on the outside glass.
• Connect the QuietDrive controller and power supply according to EcoTech Marine's instructions.
• Pair the pump with Mobius to configure schedules, flow modes, intensity, and wireless coordination.
• Begin with a conservative flow setting and increase gradually based on coral response, fish behaviour, detritus movement, and surface agitation.
• Clean and inspect the wet side regularly to maintain flow performance and reduce calcium, algae, or debris buildup.

What's Included

• 1 x Ecotech Marine VorTech MP60wQD Water Pump
• 1 x QuietDrive Controller
• 1 x Power Supply
• 1 x Foam Guard
• Installation hardware and documentation as supplied by EcoTech Marine