Ecotech 400 - Reef-Geeks

Variko · Big-Geek

Anyone used an ecotech pump with a nem? Will they get sucked into one of these?

cdangel0 · Geek Story Teller

Any powerhead you add to a display tank causes the risk on an anemone getting sucked in or stuck. Generally we recommend using a sponge or something on the intake to diffuse the suction power but I don't know how you could do that with an ecotech pump.

Now with that being said, if the nem has proper flow and light it shouldn't travel and therefore shouldn't get caught in a pump. I'd also think with the flow that's created form one of these pumps if the nem were to get close it may just get blown away, but not sure as I don't have an ecotech pump.

estanoche · I <3 the LEFT COAST!

are you talking about the ecotech vortech MP series?? I have no idea what the 400 is

BUT, each of the MPs comes with a foam guard that wraps around the intake, that would work perfectly in protecting your nem. Many don't like to use those though cuz they require extra cleaning, and clog up with gunk often

The MPs don't suck as much as you think, but if a nem was to walk by I could totally see a few tentacles getting wrapped around the impeller and strewn across your tank (which would be a bad thing

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chris&barb · Lost

i use an MP10 on a 29g tank with a carpet anemone in it and havent had any problems. like Craig said, if the light and flow are right the anemone shouldnt move around much. you could start out with the foam guard on the pump for a few weeks and see how the anemone reacts. if it stays put take the foam off and keep an eye for movement of the anemone.

Pat B · Geektacular

with Chris and Craig. When I added my MP 40 I had the sponge for almost a month. Then the daily cleaning got to be too annoying so I removed it and all is still OK.

Variko · Big-Geek

Ok. Getting a bunch of easy answers today. My lists of things to consider is getting shorter. I plan on using an MP40 (dont know why I wrote 400). Easy enought to use the sponge till im sure its set.

[1 (permalink)] Posted by Variko 07-13-2011, 09:38 AM	Big-Geek
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[2 (permalink)] Posted by cdangel0 07-13-2011, 10:39 AM	Geek Story Teller
Any powerhead you add to a display tank causes the risk on an anemone getting sucked in or stuck. Generally we recommend using a sponge or something on the intake to diffuse the suction power but I don't know how you could do that with an ecotech pump. Now with that being said, if the nem has proper flow and light it shouldn't travel and therefore shouldn't get caught in a pump. I'd also think with the flow that's created form one of these pumps if the nem were to get close it may just get blown away, but not sure as I don't have an ecotech pump.	Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Delaware Posts: 2,241 Gameroom cash: $668787 Rep Power: 72
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[3 (permalink)] Posted by estanoche 07-13-2011, 11:11 AM	I <3 the LEFT COAST!
are you talking about the ecotech vortech MP series?? I have no idea what the 400 is BUT, each of the MPs comes with a foam guard that wraps around the intake, that would work perfectly in protecting your nem. Many don't like to use those though cuz they require extra cleaning, and clog up with gunk often The MPs don't suck as much as you think, but if a nem was to walk by I could totally see a few tentacles getting wrapped around the impeller and strewn across your tank (which would be a bad thing ) __________________ SAY NO TO FISH STICKS!! Put screened and vented lids on your tanks! My 80 Gal. Reef Tank Build: So this is where all my money goes My 25 Gal. QT/Angler Cube: A place for my money to QT/grow out Member/VP of Spokane Coeur d Alene Reef Society Friend me up on FB too!	Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 3,798 Gameroom cash: $1234815 Rep Power: 116
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[4 (permalink)] Posted by chris&barb 07-13-2011, 12:21 PM	Lost
i use an MP10 on a 29g tank with a carpet anemone in it and havent had any problems. like Craig said, if the light and flow are right the anemone shouldnt move around much. you could start out with the foam guard on the pump for a few weeks and see how the anemone reacts. if it stays put take the foam off and keep an eye for movement of the anemone.	Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: De Posts: 12,272 Gameroom cash: $3501040 Rep Power: 100
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[5 (permalink)] Posted by Pat B 07-13-2011, 01:23 PM	Geektacular
with Chris and Craig. When I added my MP 40 I had the sponge for almost a month. Then the daily cleaning got to be too annoying so I removed it and all is still OK. __________________ "But as for me and my household, we will serve the Lord.” Joshua 24:15b "HIS word is in my heart like a fire, a fire shut up in my bones. I am weary of holding it in; indeed, I cannot." Jeremiah 20:9b *Click on the ticker for the build thread.*	Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Camden, De Posts: 2,559 Gameroom cash: $1239410 Rep Power: 65
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[6 (permalink)] Posted by Variko 07-13-2011, 03:50 PM	Big-Geek
Ok. Getting a bunch of easy answers today. My lists of things to consider is getting shorter. I plan on using an MP40 (dont know why I wrote 400). Easy enought to use the sponge till im sure its set.	Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Cherry Hill NJ Posts: 1,427 Gameroom cash: $358075 Rep Power: 36
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