Vortech QD Flow
In an aquarium, having the right amount of flow is cruicial to the health of the ecosystem. With VorTech QuietDrive, choosing the correct water circulation equipment has never been easier.

VorTech pumps are designed by aquarists to be the gold standard in providing flow in marine aquariums. When it comes to broad yet gentle flow, the VorTech design is unmatched.

Features

• Create massive water movement


• Natural Gyre


• Three dimensional flow patterns


• Comprehensive flow options


• Precise water movement control

The VorTech is no less amazing today than when it was first revolutionized the aquarium hobby. Three generation of pumps, over a decade of flow production, and tens of thousands of healthy aquariums are a testament to this uniquely designed powerhead. At the heart of the VorTech`s success is its unique, patented, magnetically coupled design.

• No distractions from the beauty of the tank and its inhabitants


• No wires in the aquarium


• No unwanted heat added to the water column


• No risk of electrical discharge harming people or marine life


• No hassle when it comes to installing, relocating or cleaning the powerhead

QuietDrive builds on the unique advantages of the VorTech`s magnetically couple design and takes it to the next level. The revolutionary new drive system boasts increased efficiency and significantly reduces motor noise.

First, VorTech took the pump motor out of the aquarium, now QuietDrive takes the noise out of the motor.

Technical Features

• All new driver


• More than 6 continuous operation modes


• Wave Auto Tune, Feed Mode & Night Mode


• Less motor noise compared to older MP60wES


• Communicates with existing WWD and "W" EcoSmart Pumps


• Fully compatible with EcoSmart Live via optional ReefLink

Specification

• Flow Range: 200-1,500 gallons (750 – 6,000+ Liters) per hour


• Wattage: 8-18 Watts


• Tank Size Range: 2.5-50+ gallons (9.5 – 190 liters)


• Max Tank Thickness: 0.375 inches (9.5 mm)


• Dry-Side: 2.50 x 2 inches (63.5 x 50.8 mm)


• Wet-Side: 2.50 x 1.5 inches (63.5 x 38.1 mm)


• Clearance Needed Behind Tank: 2.25 inches (57 mm)