{"product_id":"ecotech-marine-vectra-m2-centrifugal-pump-mobius","title":"EcoTech Marine Vectra M2 Centrifugal Pump - Mobius","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003eThe \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"4\"\u003eEcoTech Marine Vectra M2 Centrifugal Pump\u003c\/b\u003e is a professional-grade, high-performance DC return pump engineered for demanding marine reef and large freshwater aquariums. Equipped with EcoTech’s proprietary \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"208\"\u003eQuietDrive technology\u003c\/b\u003e, it minimizes electrical DC motor harmonics for incredibly quiet operation while delivering flexible flow and head-pressure handling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003eThe major software update for the current generation is the native integration of the \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2\" data-index-in-node=\"86\"\u003eMobius platform\u003c\/b\u003e. Out of the box, the pump connects directly via Bluetooth to the Mobius mobile application on iOS and Android devices, removing the need for a separate hardware bridge module like the legacy ReefLink. The pump is fully dual-purpose, operating as either a traditional submersed\/inline return pump or as an external closed-loop circulation driver.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003eWhen configured as a closed loop, the M2 can pull from EcoTech's signature wave-making catalogs to simulate specialized flow environments such as \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"146\"\u003eLagoonal Random, Reef Crest Random, or Gyre pulsing modes\u003c\/b\u003e. The pump utilizes high-efficiency internal thermal control grids, drawing a maximum of \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"292\"\u003e96 Watts\u003c\/b\u003e while providing smart battery backup safety pathways.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003eTechnical \u0026amp; Mechanical Performance Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003eThe Vectra M2 utilizes heavy-duty magnetic drive components sealed inside a robust, structural unibody casing. It features the following mechanical and performance metrics:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eMaximum Flow Volume Output:\u003c\/b\u003e 2,000 Gallons per Hour \/ 7,500 Liters per Hour (GPH \/ LPH)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eMaximum Static Head Pressure:\u003c\/b\u003e 21.5 Feet \/ 6.5 Meters of vertical lift capacity\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eMaximum Power Supply Wattage:\u003c\/b\u003e 96 Watts\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePhysical Footprint Size:\u003c\/b\u003e 113.5 mm Wide × 192.6 mm Long (4.5\" W x 7.5\" L)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,4,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePlumbing Intersection Dimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.25-inch (31.75 mm) Intake \/ 1.0-inch (25 mm) Discharge\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,5,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,5,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePlumbing System Compatibility:\u003c\/b\u003e British Standard Pipe Threading (fully compatible with standard PVC pipe)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003eDual Operational Configuration Matrices\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003eThe Vectra M2 adapts its baseline programming logic depending on which hardware configuration you select via the app or QuietDrive driver panel:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003e1. Return Pump Mode\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"12\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSmart Auto-Calibration:\u003c\/b\u003e The pump communicates with your overflow system to run a self-calibration sequence tailored to your exact tank height. It calculates the maximum head pressure to prevent back-siphoning if the motor scales down, and establishes a neutral head pressure line during maintenance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eOne-Touch Feed Mode:\u003c\/b\u003e Temporarily drops the pump down to an idle speed at the press of a button. This allows food to circulate inside the display tank for your fish without being pulled into the overflow box, down the drains, and into the filtration sump.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSpeed Lock Security:\u003c\/b\u003e Disables the manual adjustment dial on the physical driver block. This locks in your dialed-in return flow percentage, preventing accidental adjustments from hands bumping the cabinet wall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-path-to-node=\"13\"\u003e2. Closed-Loop Mode\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"14\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eReef Crest Random:\u003c\/b\u003e Drastically cycles the motor output frequently up and down to simulate high-energy, surging marine reef breaks—making it a favorite mode for keeping delicate SPS corals clean.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eGyre Flow Integration:\u003c\/b\u003e Alternates structural current pulses between two hours and two seconds, helping to establish large-scale, uniform clockwise and counter-clockwise water movement across long tank footprints.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"16\"\u003eAdvanced Hardware Structural Design\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"17\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"17,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"17,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eModular Rotatable Volute:\u003c\/b\u003e The front wet-end chamber features a variable rotation assembly. By uncoupling the locking points, you can spin the intake\/discharge volute face to direct your plumbing out at specialized angles, eliminating hard elbow joints that choke flow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"17,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"17,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eQuickCouple Union Disassembly:\u003c\/b\u003e The pump ships with custom QuickCouple components. These union couplings glue directly onto standard PVC tracks, letting you disconnect the pump body from heavy, rigid hard-plumbing grids for routine maintenance in seconds without tools.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"17,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"17,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eReef Tank Insurance Pathway:\u003c\/b\u003e Features integrated communication pathways for the external \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"17,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"89\"\u003eEcoTech Battery Backup\u003c\/b\u003e accessory. In a localized structural grid failure, the pump automatically switches over to direct DC battery storage, keeping vital oxygen and current moving through the aquarium to prevent livestock losses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"17,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"17,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eWhat's Shipped inside the Box:\u003c\/b\u003e Each factory retail package contains 1x Vectra M2 Mobius-Ready DC pump body, 1x external QuietDrive driver block, 1x driver mounting bracket, 1x heavy-duty 96W power supply brick, 1x QuickCouple Input union, 1x QuickCouple Output union, and 1x hardware instruction guide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Ecotech","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55029631844657,"sku":null,"price":795.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0922\/6066\/3601\/files\/no_image_product_fd6cb635-5063-4de8-b563-11081386bee4.png?v=1789996368","url":"https:\/\/www.williamstownaquarium.com.au\/products\/ecotech-marine-vectra-m2-centrifugal-pump-mobius","provider":"Williamstown Aquarium","version":"1.0","type":"link"}