{"product_id":"vortech-mp10qd","title":"Vortech MP10QD","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA controllable, magnetically-driven wavemaker for nano and small reef tanks.\u003c\/strong\u003e The EcoTech Marine VorTech MP10QD drives broad, wall-to-wall flow in aquariums from about 9.5 to 190+ litres, with the pump motor sealed on the wet side and the QuietDrive driver clipped to the outside of the glass. It is the previous-generation MP10 driver, being progressively replaced by the newer Mobius Quiet Drive version, and remains available while stock lasts.\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\u003eQuietDrive magnetic drive\u003c\/strong\u003e — EcoTech's redesigned drive from the original MP10, reducing motor noise versus the first-generation pump.\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 a different flow character rather than just a different speed.\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\u003eEcoSmart Live control\u003c\/strong\u003e — programmed from EcoTech's web-based dashboard rather than a phone app.\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 MP10QD (QuietDrive)\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\u003eEcoSmart Live web dashboard, onboard buttons\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\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 family, so sizing in practice is done off the controllable range and the flow character of each mode, not a single wattage figure. The pump hardware and flow figures are shared with the current MP10 Mobius Quiet Drive — only the driver electronics differ.\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 MP10QD is being superseded by the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/vortech-mp10-mobius-quiet-drive\"\u003eMP10 Mobius Quiet Drive\u003c\/a\u003e, which adds phone-app control and cloud settings backup on the same pump hardware. Choose the MP10QD if you're adding to an existing EcoSmart Live multi-pump system and want every pump on the same driver generation; otherwise the Mobius version is the current standard pick.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat's included \/ Not included\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded:\u003c\/strong\u003e VorTech MP10QD pump (wet side and dry-side driver), 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, existing EcoSmart Live multi-pump systems, tanks needing web-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\u003eIs the MP10QD being discontinued?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt's being phased out in favour of the MP10 Mobius Quiet Drive, but remains available and fully supported while stock lasts, with the same 12-month warranty.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eCan I mix an MP10QD and an MP10 Mobius on the same tank?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes — the Mobius driver still supports the older EcoSmart Live dashboard, so the two generations can run together and sync flow modes.\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\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 MP10QD 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\u003ch4\u003eDo I need a separate controller to program it?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. Flow modes and schedules are set from EcoTech's free EcoSmart Live web dashboard; no extra hardware controller is required.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"EcoTech Marine","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55242287415587,"sku":"AA03274","price":458.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/files\/vortech-mp10qd-46120745566499.webp?v=1790239784","url":"https:\/\/nicksaquariumoceanariumterrarium.com.au\/products\/vortech-mp10qd","provider":"Nicks AOT","version":"1.0","type":"link"}