Ecotech mp40 substitute?

[Mark Dunlap]

I'm redoing a standard 90 gal tank-- the last time I bought a wave maker was like 10 years or more ago. Are there competitors for through the glass units (no wire in the tank) of good quality and lower price?

 

[ying yang]

Think ecotech still got a patent on "no wires in tank " or something like that but due to run out soon so then more manufacturers can have similar wave makers.
Pretty sure read thread saying this few months ago.
How true it is idk but I persinally never heard of any other manufacturer having no wires in tank

 

[Harold999]

Think ecotech still got a patent on "no wires in tank " or something like that

The Chinese on Aliexpress don't care for patents but even there no knock-offs available. I think they aren't easy/cheap to make else they would have done it long time.

 

[PeterC99]

Love my MP40’s. Worth everything penny.

 

[rtparty]

There are no other options. I believe Ecotech's current patent goes until 2025 and you know they'll change just enough to get another 7 years.

If China could copy it for less, it would have been done a decade ago.

 

[zuri]

they pay for themselves over the years as it is I'm simply amazed I don't think I've ever had a piece of equipment that's used as much last as long. I've gone thru 2 gen's of flat screen's and these are still running

 

[Scorpius]

There can only be one, MP-40........ Pricey but worth it.

 

[Mark Dunlap]

Thank you for the replies. I agree the mp40 is a great product. I have one that has been running continuously in another tank for at least 10 years.