{"product_id":"ecotech-marine-vortech-mp10-mp40-mp60-anemone-guard-flow-kit","title":"EcoTech Marine VorTech MP10, MP40 \u0026 MP60 Anemone Guard \u0026 Flow Kit","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProtect your livestock and choose how your VorTech moves water.\u003c\/strong\u003e This anemone guard replaces the stock cover on your EcoTech Marine VorTech \u003cstrong\u003eMP10, MP40 or MP60\u003c\/strong\u003e wet side, and three twist-lock nozzles let you change the flow in seconds: \u003cstrong\u003eVortex\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eAim\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong\u003eSpread\u003c\/strong\u003e. Every order is the full kit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to order\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChoose your powerhead:\u003c\/strong\u003e MP10, MP40 or MP60. Each kit is sized to fit that wet side.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChoose your color:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black, White, Blue, Red or Orange.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eInstalls in under a minute\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwist off\u003c\/strong\u003e the stock cover from your VorTech wet side.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwist on\u003c\/strong\u003e the guard until it locks. No tools, glue or zip ties.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLock a nozzle\u003c\/strong\u003e on top with a short twist, the same twist-lock style as our CaddyStack™ Modular Filter Tower.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePick your flow\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVortex: straight and strong.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full, focused flow straight off the pump. The swept-spoke grille keeps its natural spinning jet. The everyday setting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAim: point it where it's needed.\u003c\/strong\u003e A hooded outlet turns the jet off-axis. Rotate the wet side on the glass to send flow up to ripple the surface, down across the sand bed or around rockwork.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpread: wide and gentle.\u003c\/strong\u003e A flared mouth fans flow into a broad, softer sheet. Good for anemones, softies and LPS that don't like being blasted.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy reefers swap the stock cover\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProtects livestock.\u003c\/strong\u003e 35 swept intake slots help keep anemones, fish, snails and hermits away from the propeller while water still flows through.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubtle, clean look.\u003c\/strong\u003e Black disappears against a black wet side. White, Blue, Red and Orange stand out.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTool-free.\u003c\/strong\u003e The guard and nozzles twist on and off by hand, so cleaning and flow changes take seconds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHigh-quality, reef-safe plastic.\u003c\/strong\u003e Durable, saltwater-safe and made in Chicago.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's in the kit\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1× Anemone Guard Cover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1× Vortex Nozzle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1× Aim Nozzle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1× Spread Nozzle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFitment\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvailable for the \u003cstrong\u003eEcoTech Marine VorTech MP10, MP40 and MP60\u003c\/strong\u003e. Choose your pump above. Photos show the MP40 kit. The pump is not included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhich size do I need?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCheck the model on your pump's label: MP10, MP40 or MP60.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill it reduce my flow?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAny guard adds some restriction. The swept slots keep the intake open, and the Vortex nozzle gives the most direct output. Run your usual mode and adjust from there.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I clean it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTwist it off, rinse it or soak it in vinegar or citric acid to remove coralline and biofilm, then twist it back on. Clean it whenever you clean the wet side.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I aim the Aim nozzle?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. Rotate the wet side on the glass to point the outlet up, down or to either side.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it anemone-proof?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo guard is 100% anemone-proof. The narrow, swept slots make a much tighter barrier than the stock cover. Check it during regular maintenance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eEcoTech Marine and VorTech are trademarks of EcoTech Marine. 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