EcoTech VorTech Battery Backup

The EcoTech VorTech Battery Backup is cheap insurance for an expensive reef. When the power goes out, it automatically keeps your VorTech pump running so water keeps moving and your tank stays oxygenated, buying you hours of protection while you sort out the outage. For a reef full of corals and fish, that uninterrupted flow can be the difference between a scare and a wipeout.

Why You Need One

• Automatic switchover. The moment AC power drops, the backup takes over with no intervention needed.
• Keeps water moving. Maintaining circulation during an outage protects oxygen levels and prevents the dead spots that stress livestock.
• Battery-saver mode. The pump throttles down to a gentle, energy-sipping flow so a single charge stretches as far as possible.
• Rechargeable. It recharges automatically once power is restored, ready for the next outage.

Specifications

Compatibility

The Battery Backup connects inline between your VorTech pump driver and its power supply and works across the VorTech lineup, including the QuietDrive MP10, MP40, and MP60. Runtime depends on which pump you run and whether you use battery-saver mode, with smaller pumps and reduced flow giving you the longest protection.

Recommended Supplies

• Pair it with a VorTech MP40 QuietDrive pump.
• Browse all of our Aquarium Equipment.
• Explore the full Saltwater collection for pumps, lighting, and reef gear.

Questions & Answers

Which pumps does it work with?
It is designed for EcoTech VorTech pumps, including the MP10, MP40, and MP60 (QuietDrive and earlier versions). It connects between the pump driver and the power supply.

How long will it run my pump?
Runtime varies by pump and mode. Smaller pumps and battery-saver mode stretch a single charge the furthest, giving you hours of continued flow during an outage. Larger pumps at full flow draw the battery down faster.

Does it switch on by itself?
Yes. The backup engages automatically the instant it detects a loss of AC power, so your tank keeps circulating even if you are not home, and it recharges on its own once power returns.

Why does flow matter during a power outage?
Without circulation, oxygen levels fall and waste builds up in dead spots, which quickly stresses corals and fish. Keeping a pump running maintains gas exchange and protects your livestock until power is back.