EcoTech Marine: Lighting + Pumps

EcoTech Marine designs and manufactures reef aquarium lighting (Radion XR15/XR30 LED fixtures), propeller pumps (Vortech MP10/MP40/MP60), DC return pumps (Versa), and dosing pumps (Versa). The brand is known for premium build quality, multi-year warranties, and strong app-based control via the EcoTech Mobius app.

Known for

Radion LED fixtures

XR15 G6 (compact, 90W), XR30 G6 (full-spectrum, 213W), and Radion Blue (no-white spectrum). Used over the majority of high-end SPS reefs.

Vortech propeller pumps

Magnetic-mount, no in-tank cable. MP10QD (small reefs to 50g), MP40QD (medium to 200g), MP60QD (large 200-500g). Variable flow with multiple programmed modes.

Versa dosing + return

Versa Dosing Pump (programmable peristaltic) and Versa Return (DC submersible). Both integrate with EcoTech Mobius and Apex.

Pros and cons

Pros

Build quality and longevity (7+ year service life on Vortech)
Strong app and controller integration
Excellent warranty and US-based service

Cons

Premium pricing - expect to pay 30-50% more than direct competitors
Mobius app has had stability complaints since the rewrite from Reef Link

Common competitors

Aqua Illumination (Hydra LEDs) · Maxspect (Gyre pumps) · Tunze (Turbelle pumps)