{"product_id":"vortech-mp10-mobius-quiet-drive","title":"Vortech MP10 (Mobius) Quiet Drive","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA quiet, app-controlled wavemaker built for nano and small reef tanks.\u003c\/strong\u003e The EcoTech Marine VorTech MP10 Mobius Quiet Drive drives broad, wall-to-wall flow in aquariums from about 9.5 to 190+ litres, with the motor sealed on the wet side and the QuietDrive driver clipped to the outside of the glass. It uses EcoTech's quieter Mobius magnetic drive and connects to the Mobius app, so flow can be scheduled, tuned and synced across multiple pumps without a separate hardware controller.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWet motor, dry driver\u003c\/strong\u003e — no wiring or motor housing inside the tank, just the magnetically-coupled pump body.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMobius app control\u003c\/strong\u003e — set schedules, flow modes and intensity from a phone, with cloud backup of your settings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSix flow modes\u003c\/strong\u003e — Lagoon, Reef Crest, Gyre, Short Pulse, Tidal Swell and Nutrient Transport, each producing a different flow character rather than just a different speed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuieter Mobius drive\u003c\/strong\u003e — EcoTech's redesigned magnetic drive reduces motor noise compared with the original QuietDrive.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMulti-pump sync\u003c\/strong\u003e — up to 8 VorTech pumps can run a coordinated pattern in one tank.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFeed and Night modes\u003c\/strong\u003e — flow pauses for feeding and drops automatically overnight.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBattery backup compatible\u003c\/strong\u003e — pairs with EcoTech's battery backup for flow during a power cut.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpec\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eValue\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVorTech MP10 Mobius Quiet Drive (MP10MQD)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum flow\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9,500 L\/h (2,500 GPH) — the ceiling of the highest mode, not a sustained figure\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eControllable flow range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e750–6,000+ L\/h (200–1,500 GPH) across the six flow modes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePower consumption\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8–19 W, depending on mode and flow setting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRecommended tank size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9.5–190+ L (2.5–50+ US gal)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum glass thickness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9.5 mm (3\/8 in) at the mounting point\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eControl\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMobius app (iOS\/Android), onboard buttons, EcoSmart Live web dashboard\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMulti-pump sync\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to 8 pumps per tank\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApex integration\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVia EcoTech MXM module, sold separately\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWarranty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12 months from purchase, EcoTech product registration required within 30 days\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePerformance — controllable flow range\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eEcoTech doesn't publish a flow-against-tank-width curve for the MP10, so sizing in practice is done off the controllable range and the flow character of each mode, not a single wattage figure.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMode\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFlow character\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLagoon\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGentle, randomised reef-flat style flow\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReef Crest\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHigher-energy randomised flow for SPS-heavy tanks\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGyre\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDirectional, wall-to-wall circular flow\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShort Pulse\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRapid on\/off pulsing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTidal Swell\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSlow rise-and-fall surge\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNutrient Transport\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVery low, near-still flow that lets detritus settle for the skimmer or filter to pick up\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhich VorTech MP10 do I need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe MP10 Mobius Quiet Drive is the current standard MP10 and the one we recommend for a new tank. The older \u003ca href=\"\/products\/vortech-mp10qd\"\u003eVorTech MP10QD\u003c\/a\u003e shares the same pump hardware and flow figures — the difference is the driver: Mobius adds app-based cloud control and easier multi-pump sync, where the MP10QD runs on EcoTech's older EcoSmart Live system. If you already run MP10QD pumps on the same tank, matching that generation keeps every pump on one app.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat's included \/ Not included\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded:\u003c\/strong\u003e VorTech MP10 Mobius Quiet Drive pump (wet side and dry-side driver), spacer, foam guard, mounting hardware kit, power supply.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot included:\u003c\/strong\u003e the aquarium or sump, additional pumps for multi-pump sync, the EcoTech MXM module needed for Apex integration, and the EcoTech battery backup unit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSuitable for, and not suitable for\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuitable for:\u003c\/strong\u003e nano and small reef tanks from roughly 9.5 to 190+ L, single or multi-pump gyre setups, tanks needing app-scheduled flow patterns.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot suitable for:\u003c\/strong\u003e tanks with more than 9.5 mm of glass at the mounting point — the magnetic coupling won't hold reliably beyond that. On very small nano tanks, even the lowest Nutrient Transport setting can be too strong for seahorses, pipefish or newly settled coral frags; those tanks are usually better served by a smaller, dedicated low-flow pump.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSafety\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe included power supply is a switch-mode adapter rated for 100–240 V AC, 50\/60 Hz input, so it runs safely from a standard Australian 240 V outlet without a separate transformer. Keep the driver and power supply dry and outside the tank at all times — only the pump body is designed to be submerged.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCare and maintenance\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eRinse the impeller and wet-side housing periodically to clear coralline growth and detritus, which can otherwise reduce flow or cause noise. The magnetic coupling has no direct-drive shaft to wear, but the impeller is a wear item over several years of continuous running and is available as a spare part.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWarranty and delivery\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCovered by EcoTech Marine's 12-month limited warranty from date of purchase, provided the product is registered with EcoTech within 30 days — in addition to your rights under Australian Consumer Law. Standard freight class, no special handling required.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWill the MP10 Mobius work on my old EcoSmart Live setup?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes — it still supports the EcoSmart Live web dashboard alongside the newer Mobius app, so it can run in a tank with older-generation VorTech pumps.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eDo I need the Apex MXM module?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. The pump runs fully standalone from the Mobius app or onboard buttons. The MXM module is only needed if you want Apex to control or log the pump directly.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhat's the difference between the controllable range and the 9,500 L\/h maximum?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003e9,500 L\/h is the output ceiling at the highest mode with nothing slowing the flow. Day-to-day reef flow is set within the 750–6,000+ L\/h controllable range using the six flow modes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eCan I run more than one MP10 on the same tank?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, up to 8 VorTech pumps can be synced together through the app to create a coordinated flow pattern rather than pumps fighting each other.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eDoes it work with shrimp or fry in the tank?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eOn the lowest Nutrient Transport setting flow is very gentle, but the MP10 is still a reef-flow pump rather than a low-flow species tank pump — for shrimp or fry-only tanks a smaller dedicated pump is usually the safer choice.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"EcoTech Marine","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55293349134627,"sku":"MP10MQD","price":599.9,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/files\/vortech-mp10-mobius-quiet-dr-43203668803875.webp?v=1790235416","url":"https:\/\/nicksaquariumoceanariumterrarium.com.au\/products\/vortech-mp10-mobius-quiet-drive","provider":"Nicks AOT","version":"1.0","type":"link"}