AquaNerd
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I recently got the chance to review the VorTech MP10w ES on my blog and I wanted to share my experience. I know they've been out for a while, but I finally got my hands on one and ran it and thought I'd share.
I tested this pump out on my four foot long, 80-gallon tank. Even though the tank was way oversized for this pump, it still managed to make some waves and move some water. Noise wasn't a big issue, as it absolutely cannot be heard over the protein skimmer. But with all of the equipment besides the MP10 turned off, the noise is quite noticeable. I will point out that due to the tank's thickness, I was unable to use the rubber spacer, which would absorb some of the vibration.
The new EcoSmart controller was easy to use once I got the hang of it, and it feels really well built. The buttons appear to be water proof, or at the very least water resistant, but I refuse to test those limits =).
Verdict: I would certainly recommend this pump to anyone who had a smaller setup. This pump would be perfect for cube shaped tanks that are just a couple of feet wide/long. The longer tanks need the larger MP40.
For the full review, please visit:
http://blog.aquanerd.com/2010/09/vortech-mp10w-es-hands-on-and-first-impressions.html
