EcoTech Marine VorTech MP40W - Mobius Ready Propeller Pump w/ Wireless Quiet Drive - MP40mQD (5000 GPH)

Powerful Flow, Wireless Control

• Magnetically Coupled Wet Side and Dry Side Design
• Broad, Adjustable Flow for Reef Tank Circulation
• Multiple Flow Modes for Different Reef Tank Needs
• Mobius, MXM, and On-Board Control Options

In a reef aquarium, proper flow is critical for coral health, gas exchange, nutrient transport, and overall tank success. VorTech QuietDrive pumps create broad, adjustable water movement with a wide range of flow modes for different reef tank needs, from gentle lagoon-style movement to high-energy reef crest flow and nutrient transport. Combined with QuietDrive performance, Mobius app control, MXM compatibility, and on-board controls, the VorTech QuietDrive gives reef keepers a flexible and refined way to create water movement.

What makes VorTech different from traditional powerheads is the magnetically coupled wet side and dry side design. The wet side sits inside the aquarium to move water, while the motor, power cord, and electrical components stay outside the tank on the dry side. Instead of placing the entire motor assembly underwater, the dry side magnetically drives the wet side through the aquarium glass. This keeps the in-tank footprint smaller, helps reduce heat transfer into the water, removes the need for a power cord inside the aquarium, and leaves less equipment visible inside the tank.

Multiple Flow Modes

Lagoon ModeLagoon Mode

Simulating a low-energy lagoon. The QuietDrive motor slowly changes, recreating the gentle currents of a lagoon environment.

Reef Crest ModeReef Crest Mode

Simulating currents found around high energy reefs. The pump changes speed frequently emulating crashing waves and tidal surges. This is a great mode for SPS corals.

Gyre ModeGyre Mode

Uniform circular flow creates motions that help transports water from one side of the tank to the other. With two pumps paired in Gyre Mode, you can oscillate between a clockwise and counterclockwise gyre that lasts from 2 seconds to 2 hours.

Short Pulse ModeShort Pulse Mode

Strong short pulses that can be set at intervals of 0.2 seconds up to 2 seconds. This mode can create a standing wave in your tank with the correct frequency.

Tidal Swell ModeTidal Swell Mode

A harmonic balance of the ever changing conditions found in the ocean. TSM will vary from calm flow all the way up to chaotic high flow and it even has a pre-programmed detritus cleaning surge that will help suspend particles to be swept into the filtration system.

Nutrient Transport ModeNutrient Transport Mode

NTM is programmed to create a two-phase circulation flow mode. Phase one consists of wave motions to help stir up and suspend detritus while the second phase incorporates surging motions to help push particles towards the overflow and down into the filter system. This is our favorite mode and is especially great for sensitive corals like LPS and SPS.

Function Modes

Feed ModeFeed Mode

Pause all of your wireless Ecotech Pumps at the push of a button. Pumps will turn down to an idle speed allowing you to feed your tank without the food being pushing into rocks or into the filtration system.

Night ModeNight Mode

Simulate a calmer environment for night time hours. Night Mode can be enabled or disabled with custom hours programmed to automatically turn on and off.

Wave Auto Tune ModeWave Auto Tune Mode

Create a standing wave in your aquarium to help sweep detritus and other foreign particles from the sandbed. It is amazing what will magically float out of the rocks when a standing wave is created. We highly suggest pairing two wireless pumps for this mode to get the full effect!

Flexible Control Options

Mobius Programming

Access and program your VorTech pumps through your mobile device to access a myriad of features. A defining characteristic of EcoTech equipment is the versatility and power of control offered to the aquarium hobbyist. The Mobius app is packaging all this capability in a way that makes programming and control intuitive, quick, and painless.

Compatible with MXM

Neptune Systems, EcoTech Marine, and AquaIllumination have joined forces to bring MXM to life. Now all your favorite EcoTech and AI pumps and lights can be under the wireless control of Apex & Apex Fusion—the user-friendly, yet powerful, interface you already know and love. No more switching between multiple apps.

On-Board Controls

The included QuietDrive driver/controller gives you direct access to pump control without needing to open an app. Adjust flow, select operating modes, activate Feed Mode, and control your VorTech pump right from the included controller. This gives you multiple ways to control the pump, whether you prefer direct control, Mobius app programming, or Apex control through the MXM module.

Specifications

• Pump: MP40mQD
• Mobius Ready? Yes
• Max Flow Rate: 5,000+ GPH
• Tank Size: 50 to 500+ gallons
• Maximum Tank Thickness: 0.75 inches (19mm)
• Power Consumption: 9 to 37 watts

What’s Included?

1. VorTech MP40 Mobius Ready QuietDrive Pump

2. QuietDrive driver/controller

3. Spacer

4. Foam Guard

5. Mounting hardware kit

6. Power supply

Shipping (Livestock)

• Carrier & Transit: Shipped securely via UPS Next Day Air across the continental U.S. We dispatch Monday through Wednesday, and you choose your preferred arrival date in your cart before checking out.
• Delivery Schedule: Standard deliveries typically arrive before noon, though outlying or rural routes may extend as late as 7:00 PM.
• Security & Local Pickup: Packages are sent strictly to the address provided at checkout unless prior arrangements are confirmed via email. Local pickup options are available right here in New Jersey — simply select the pickup option at checkout or reach out to coordinate.

Live Shipping Rates

• Standard Flat Rate: $54.99 for delivery across the continental United States.
• Regional Flat Rate: $34.99 for orders shipping to New Jersey, New York, Connecticut, Delaware, Maryland, and Pennsylvania.
• Free Livestock Shipping: Unlocked automatically on orders of $299 or more after discounts. Gift cards and store credit are applied as payment and do not count toward this total.
• Order Minimum: A minimum purchase of $60 is required for all shipped orders.

Dry Goods & Equipment Shipping

• Aquarium Supplies: Ship free. Items ordered alongside livestock are packed into the same shipment at no additional cost, and dry-goods-only orders ship free as well.
• Drop-Shipped Equipment: Aquarium Lighting, Powerheads, Return Pumps, and Protein Skimmers ship directly from our wholesale distributor at no shipping cost to you. These items are never packed with live orders.

Arrive Alive & DOA Policy

• Our Guarantee: We proudly guarantee that all livestock will arrive alive, healthy, and precisely as described.
• Reporting Window: In the rare event of a DOA, notify us via email within 2 hours of the official UPS timestamped delivery.
• Photo Requirements: Submissions must include clear, well-lit photographs of the specimen both in the unopened original bag (with the seal clearly visible) and out of the bag.
• Delivery Presence: Buyers must be present to accept the delivery on the first attempt; missed first-time deliveries will automatically void all DOA coverage.
• Resolution: Validated claims are eligible for a replacement specimen or store credit (note that original shipping fees are non-refundable).

While carrier delivery windows dispatched via UPS Next Day Air cannot be strictly guaranteed due to potential mechanical or weather delays, we will always collaborate with you to resolve any transit issues.

Need Help?

Reach out to our support team anytime by email: info@thetwincoralsshop.com

All policies are subject to change without prior notice at the discretion of The Twin Corals Shop.

How We Photograph Our Corals

Every WYSIWYG photo on The Twin Corals Shop is captured directly in our systems using meticulous settings to ensure absolute transparency. Our goal is straightforward: show the coral precisely as it appears in a well-maintained reef aquarium — never heavily filtered or artificially saturated.

Our Camera & Optics

• Camera: Panasonic Lumix G85
• Lens / Mode: Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 60mm f/2.8 Macro Lens
• ISO: 50
• White Balance: Custom set between 9,000K–10,000K

This setup allows us to highlight the finest structural details — from delicate polyp extension and skeletal texture to subtle gradient color shifts — without washing out the true look of the animal.

Lighting We Shoot Under

• Fixtures: Nicrew Hyperreef Gen2 (100W or 150W depending on the system)
• Photo Spectrum Mix: White 5% · Violet 60% · UV 60% · Deep Blue 50%

Color Accuracy & Your Tank

By utilizing a targeted custom white balance, our photos closely mirror what you will see under a clean, balanced blue-leaning reef spectrum.

Keep in mind that corals are living organisms; their appearance can naturally shift from tank to tank depending on your specific water parameters, nutrient levels, lighting spectrum, and flow patterns. We strive to provide honest, dependable photos you can trust so your new coral looks right at home from day one.