{"product_id":"vortech-mp10-foam-guards-pack-of-3","title":"Vortech MP10 Foam Guards Pack of 3","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA curious shrimp or a fry that wanders too close to a powerhead rarely gets a second chance.\u003c\/strong\u003e This genuine EcoTech Marine pack of three foam guards fits over the VorTech MP10 wet side, creating a soft barrier that keeps small fish, shrimp, snails and food debris away from the propeller while still letting water flow through freely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePurpose-fitted for the MP10 wet side\u003c\/strong\u003e – shaped specifically to the MP10's intake, not a generic foam disc.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProtects small livestock\u003c\/strong\u003e – stops fry, shrimp and snails being drawn into the propeller.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKeeps debris out\u003c\/strong\u003e – reduces food particles and detritus clogging the intake.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePack of 3\u003c\/strong\u003e – enough spares to replace a worn guard without a separate order.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePack contents\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3 x foam guard covers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCompatible pumps\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEcoTech Marine VorTech MP10 wet side\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eType\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOpen-cell foam intake guard\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBrand\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEcoTech Marine\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSuitable for, and not suitable for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuitable for the VorTech MP10 wet side only. Not sized for the MP40 or MP60 – their wet sides take a larger guard shaped to that pump's intake.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3 foam guard covers. The MP10 wet side and pump are not included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCare and maintenance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow often should the guard be replaced?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReplace it once it's visibly compressed, torn or clogged with algae – EcoTech doesn't publish a fixed interval, so inspect it at each routine pump clean.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/vortech-mp10-wet-side\"\u003eVortech MP10 Wet Side\u003c\/a\u003e – the assembly this guard fits over.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/vortech-nozzle-for-mp10-wetside\"\u003eVortech Nozzle for MP10 Wetside\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/vortech-mp10qd\"\u003eVortech MP10QD\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWarranty and delivery\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaintenance consumable, sold as-is. Standard delivery Australia-wide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWill this fit my MP40 or MP60?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo – it's shaped specifically for the MP10 wet side. Order the MP40 or MP60 foam guard pack for those pumps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDoes the guard reduce flow much?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's an open-cell foam designed to let water pass freely while still screening out fish, shrimp and larger debris.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eIs it reef safe?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes – it's an inert foam intended to sit in the water column indefinitely, with no impact on water chemistry.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"EcoTech Marine","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55293349265699,"sku":"MP214","price":29.9,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/files\/mp214_1760592457_thumb_d20a52d2-84ac-452e-a14a-4dcf7fbc2554.jpg?v=1783215991","url":"https:\/\/nicksaquariumoceanariumterrarium.com.au\/products\/vortech-mp10-foam-guards-pack-of-3","provider":"Nicks Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","version":"1.0","type":"link"}