Just bought a vetra M1 used and also came with a reef link

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Ok so I just got the vetra M1 and also a reef link
First question is how do I use it lol
2nd question is are the MP's really worth the price ?
I just can see buying a power head for 300.
It just really does not compute in my head. Especially since all the ones I do get / use just are not for me they work but I am not really happy with them. I have a reef breeders one and also a current usa one the best one is a low flow one from petco that I use for the back lower part of the tank and actually never ever had an issue lol just runs and never really gives me problems.
So reef link and are MPs really worth it
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Suggest you search out the manuals ..... they’re on the Ecotech website. Reeflink remains useful if you want to control older Vectra or vortech pumps. Upgrading them to mobius control is an option also. As to whether vortech pumps are ‘worth it’, only you can make that determination. Plenty of threads here on R2R with proponents and opponents.
 
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So you can upgrade to mobius ? I will look at the website again didn't see that
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You have to check whether your Vectra is upgradeable. I think it may be as simple as just swapping out the wireless card. Is possible some really old (5 years) versions may not be upgraedeable.
 
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Sorry but new to these pumps but the card would be in the controller right here's a pic how can you tell
 

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Ok cool so I read and opened the controller and it's the black board so it is mobius ready cool !
Now I have a reef link I dont need lol
And need to read up on the mobius app.
Then finally decide on if I want the MPs. My problem is the power heads I have I can't turn down low enough for my liking can the MPs get tuned down low ?
I have a 4 foot long tank one on each side and don't want them blasting the softies all day just a little here and there thru the day
And thanks for the help !
 

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No, you have to look for the small wireless card not the big circuit board. It’s probably the small green board poking above the circuit board. Which likely means it does need a board swap at least.
 
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Ok so it's the green one. So I need to upgrade it.
I did see some are not upgradable I'll have to see.
Not in no hurry as the pump is soaking getting ready to be cleaned
 

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