Ecotech MP40 or ReefOctopus OctoPulse4?
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naterealbig
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Have been using Ecotech powerheads for 10+ years (and many others in between). There is nothing better. Excellent product - excellent customer service.
ScottieB
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I have both an MP40 (QD) and the Octo 4 on an 8 foot long tank. You will see Ecotech gets a lot of love around here but I’ll take the Octo. The MP40 gets a wicked vibration and a buzzing that’s noticeable anywhere near the tank. Less features/settings on the Octo but I’ll take quiet (and less expensive) any day. They both push a lot of water though.
ShaggyRS6
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Ecotech are rock solid. That's been my experience since I started the hobby again. I also do not get the vibration that Scottie mentioned, I cant here it at all, and if I touch it you would not know its on! Just remember to use the correct cup/adapter for your width of glass!
ca1ore
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Both good pumps. If you have an apex or reeflink the vortech is more flexible and programable. There’s an elegance to the split design, but you pay a premium for it. I’d favor the MP40 but the pulse 4 is a good pump too.
Sarah24!
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Hello,
To be fair I don’t own either of them, but I have been able to have hands on time with both. They are both good pumps, but at the same quality and a lot less, the octo 4 definitely wins. Name is not everything in today’s world and neither is price. I believe one can spend their money on what ever they feel the urge for. With that said, I think it’s more of an accomplishment when someone builds a fanatic reef, with cheap or cheaper parts than the OMG glitter fashion Ecotech or what ever the last toy is. I think if you link simplicity the octo 4 is much much better.
To be fair I don’t own either of them, but I have been able to have hands on time with both. They are both good pumps, but at the same quality and a lot less, the octo 4 definitely wins. Name is not everything in today’s world and neither is price. I believe one can spend their money on what ever they feel the urge for. With that said, I think it’s more of an accomplishment when someone builds a fanatic reef, with cheap or cheaper parts than the OMG glitter fashion Ecotech or what ever the last toy is. I think if you link simplicity the octo 4 is much much better.
mike550
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Thanks for all of your thoughts! Right now, I’m leaning towards the MP40 because I have small fish and an anemone that likes to travel. As much as I like the Pulse4 the MP40 has an anemone guard that just wins the day. I thought about making my own guard but I don’t have those skills. Thanks again for everyone’s thoughts!
leepink23
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I also vote for the mp40, my 2 are completely silent. Reasons I wanted it was control with apex, i could add a backup battery, a spare wetside makes cleaning super easy, low profile in the tank. My only negative is it pulls a vortex and shoots bubbles if you close to the top. I ended up adding these to mine
