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EchoTech Marine adds new controller to VorTech line.

Marc — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 17:58:42 +0000

EcoTech is adding the new EcoSmart Driver to all VorTech pumps beginning this spring. If you have an old controller you can get an upgrade kit.

According to EcoTech, the kit helps you decide on pump placement, choose a mode of operation and the controller does the rest to give you optimal flow.

• Convert any MP10 and MP40 to an EcoSmart driver, and to wireless

• Increased master-slave pump relationship functionality

• Easily auto-tune and program customized waves

• New modes including tidal swell and nutrient transport for an even more realistic reef experience

• Time and speed adjustable for feed and night modes

• Sleek LED interface with on/off switch
• Auto-dim automatically turns the LED’s off after a user-set amount of time

• Adjustable battery backup speed and remaining power indicator

TAAM Polario Programmable Pump

Marc — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 14:24:01 +0000

Polario Programmable Pump

The TAAM Polario pump has an innovative design with a dual flow system that can alternate left/right or only use one side. Controllable with the included control, you can program it to pump every 15 seconds to every 30 minutes.

Allows for feeding with programmable times and a safety shut off when out of water. TAAM also included a “Soft Start” feature that ramps up the flow slowly so as to not shock the system with a sudden pulse of water.

Available in 2 sizes at 50W and 80 W for aquariums 50-150 G and 90-250 G respectively.

Installation couldn’t be easier and setting up of the controller is painless.

Polario Installation

CPR AQUATIC’s Aero Force

Marc — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 16:00:23 +0000

CPR has introduced thier nesest HOB (Hang On Back) skimmer rated up to 75 gallons. Includes all you need including a feed and skimmer pump (both by Hydor), this is a plug and play gadget. MSRP is rumored at $200.

FEATURES:

Recirculating design

Removable dual-body construction

Quiet, energy efficient operation- only 8Watts total

Easy to install, hang-on-the-back design

Minimal maintenance needed

Degassing water return with sponge reduces microbubbles from returning to the tank

Adjustable collection cup

Rated for tanks up to 75 gallons (depending on the bio-load of the tank)

Aero Force Body Size: 7.5″ wide, 3.25″ deep, 17″ height

View the video on Youtube or click Play below!

Click here to view the embedded video.

via CPR AQUATIC, INC – BAK-PAK™ 2.

Pump Control 1 – For Koralia Pumps

Marc — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 15:31:26 +0000

Pump Control 1 – For Koralia Pumps

For any of us who can’t afford those awesome Vortech pumps and controllers, this is a great controller to power your Koralias! This one allows you to power 2 of the popular power heads from Nano to 4. Connect this to your Profilux controller and now you can power them on/off as needed to create the current or wave of your choice.

Pricing in pounds will be around 190 (or around $300 US) when it is available in October 2009.

This is a 2-channel pump controller for 12V-pumps. The package includes a cable set for connecting 2 pumps Koralia Nano or Koralia 1 – 4 directly.

This pump controller will be connected to the ProfiLux and occupies 2 1-10V-Channels.

Now it is possible to control the well priced high quality pumps from Koralia with the multitude of current/wave programmes from the ProfiLux!

Using 2 x PumpControl1 you are able to control 4 pumps independently – great effects like surge, random waves (and everything else ProfiLux is able to do) can be produced easily.

via Pump Control 1 – For Koralia Pumps.

MP 10 Unboxed!

Marc — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 19:13:06 +0000

Intenseimage at Reef Central was kind enough to post pics of his new MP 10 serial number 001 (First production model) in a oh-so-familiar unboxing ritual.

He’s also posted links to a couple videos of it in action in a 5 gallon tank.

Reef Crest – 50%

Click here to view the embedded video.

Short Pulse – 100%
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hEHGA32TdMQ

Check out the thread here

http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=1662021

Vortech MP 10 shipping now!

Marc — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 13:38:54 +0000

If you pre-ordered your Vortech MP 10 then it’s in the mail!

When you have had a chance to hook it up, pop back and give us your thoughts and pics.

Related Link: vortech-mp10-to-ship-soon/

TUNZE Nano Wavebox

Marc — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 20:14:51 +0000

Our next Tunze item from the Interzoo expo on 2008 is the Nano Wavebox.

The Nano Wavebox is a device that causes the tank water to simulate the motions of the ocean through a resonance controller (Wave Controller 6091). The Controller is adjustable to provide you with a slow-fast oscillation as well as a food timer (7-9 minutes) too reduce the movement in the water while feeding.

The unit is good for 39-158 gallons (not what I would consider a ‘nano’ tank at either end!) and measures only 55mm wide (a little more than 2 inches) and can handle glass thickness of up to .74 inches.

A few points about the unit:

Oscillating current with near-nature wave movement and circulation.
De-sedimentation of the entire aquarium habitat.
Wave generation at low power consumption, high efficiency and low motor heat.
Safety extra-low voltage, blocking and run-dry protection, alert sound emitter.

The Nano retails on the Tunze site for $335.25 US for the whole kit, ready to install.

Check out this Youtube video of it in action.

Vortech MP10 to ship soon!

Marc — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 15:34:44 +0000

The time draws near for this little pump to ship and I know many are anxiously waiting. Here is a video Ecotech released yesterday:

A few specs from the site:

Flow: 200 to 1575 gph
Wattage: 8 to 18 watts
Maximum Tank Thickness: 3/8″
Appropriate Tank Size Range: 2.5 to 50 gal
Dimensions: Wet Side- 2.5″ diameter by 1.5″ long, Dry Side – 2.5″ diameter by 2″ long
Clearance Needed Behind Aquarium: 2.25″

I also love the fact that the controller allows you to run the pump in various modes like:

Feed Mode – Slows down the pump to allow for feeding in calmer water
Short Pulse – Faster wave action
Night Mode – Runs your mode for 14 hours then switches to night mode for the remaining 10 (I assume this is a slower pulse)
Pump Disconnect – shuts off pump if the wet and dry sides become disconnected

Watch for this coming soon!