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GoTakuF1
07-03-2007, 06:25 PM
Anyone looking for one of these set ups? New in box: Vortech Pump (http://www.championlighting.com/product.php?productid=21490&cat=0&page=1) and Battery Backup (http://www.championlighting.com/product.php?productid=21489&cat=0&page=1). You can save a little money off MSRP and shipping: $480.00.
CruiseX
07-03-2007, 06:32 PM
how long is the battery backup good for and who makes it or are both products together from the same company??
iVgOnMaD
07-03-2007, 06:40 PM
seen it at AW, very cool, I heard they are great on on a wavemaker
GoTakuF1
07-03-2007, 08:10 PM
how long is the battery backup good for and who makes it or are both products together from the same company??

The battery back up is good for 24-30 hours depending on the power setting. The pump and battery backup are made by Ecotech Marine/Icecap (http://www.ecotechmarine.com/). There's very strong support for the product since it's backed by Icecap. It has all the newest model parts. Let me know if you have any other questions.
GoTakuF1
07-03-2007, 08:14 PM
seen it at AW, very cool, I heard they are great on on a wavemaker

Yep, it is one bad mofo! It can be used on most standard wavemaker at the moment. A single controller made by Icecap/EcoTechMarine will be released by the end of this month (cost only $50 for owner of this model). The single controller should have all the wavemaking algorithms like pulse, modulation, night mode, feed mode, etc.
iwantone
07-03-2007, 08:17 PM
Would you trade for a tunze skimmer without any of the pumps??

By the way, how are the frags doing?

That small zooanthid piece you were eyeing is now aptasia free if you are interested...
GoTakuF1
07-03-2007, 08:23 PM
The frags are great, thanks again Brad! I got your frag pack waiting for the next time we get together.
GoTakuF1
07-04-2007, 08:01 AM
A couple of videos for those interested in seeing it in action: Original Demo Video (http://s160.photobucket.com/albums/t172/reefkrazy/?action=view&current=vortech_lg.flv), Marc Levenson's Tank (http://www.melevsreef.com/video/vortech_flow.wmv) and The Jaw Dropper (http://www.reefcast.com/videos/vortec2.mpg) (may take awhile to load).
Therapy
07-04-2007, 10:53 AM
why are you selling?
GoTakuF1
07-04-2007, 11:33 AM
Marde, was planning a tank set up but we're pending a move (yes, it's back on again) so probably won't need it for quite awhile.
Chanas4
07-04-2007, 12:00 PM
Marde, was planning a tank set up but we're pending a move (yes, it's back on again) so probably won't need it for quite awhile.

Hope your not moving away away
GoTakuF1
07-06-2007, 04:24 PM
Not too far :) Your skimmer is ready for pick up anytime, Sue. It's skimming up a storm!