Vortech MP40 Quiet Drive Wavemaker

The EcoTech Marine VorTech MP40 with QuietDrive and Mobius control is one of the most trusted, high-performance wavemakers on the market—designed to deliver powerful, broad-flow water movement with minimal visual intrusion and near-silent operation.

Engineered for tanks 190–1,800 litres, the MP40 moves serious water while keeping heat, wires, and clutter out of the tank. With the motor mounted externally, you get full access to in-tank flow with none of the usual mess. Now updated with Mobius compatibility, you can wirelessly program flow patterns, sync with lighting or feeding schedules, and fine-tune performance straight from your smartphone—no ReefLink needed.

Key Features:

• Powerful Flow: Up to 19,000 L/h of broad, gentle water movement

• Mobius Ready: Wireless control via iOS/Android—no extra hardware needed

• QuietDrive Tech: Significantly quieter than previous generations

• External Motor: No wires or heat inside the aquarium

• Multiple Flow Modes: 12 different flow modes including Reef Crest, Lagoon, Gyre, Tidal Swell, and Nutrient Transport

• Sync & Anti-Sync: Coordinate multiple pumps for ideal reef dynamics

• Feed Mode: Temporarily reduces flow for spot feeding

• No Hot Spots: Broad flow pattern eliminates harsh current zones

• Three-Dimensional Flow: Unique patented design creates realistic reef flow

• Ultra Low-Profile: Least visually obtrusive pump in its class

• Safe Design: No electrical components inside the tank

• Battery Backup Compatible (sold separately)

Specifications:

• Flow Rate: 1,900 – 19,000 L/h

• Power Consumption: 9 – 37W

• Tank Size Range: 190 – 1,800 litres

• Wet Side Dimensions: 7.6 cm diameter

• Clearance Required: 6.5 cm

• Glass Thickness: Up to 19 mm

• Connectivity: Mobius app (Bluetooth)

• Mounting: Magnetic coupling (external drive)

What’s Included:

• 1x VorTech MP40 Mobius Ready QuietDrive Pump

• 1x QuietDrive driver/controller

• 1x Spacer

• 1x Foam Guard

• 1x Mounting hardware kit

• 1x Power supply

Recommended For:

Reef aquarists seeking professional-level water movement, minimal in-tank footprint, and wireless programmability via mobile device. Ideal for medium to large reef systems.

Note:

Mobius control is built-in—no ReefLink required. Compatible with EcoTech Battery Backup and Neptune MXM module for unified control via Apex Fusion.