Vortech MP40wES and tank stress

[PhoenixOne]

Got an MP40wES yesterday and I read a warning from Echotech:

Wave Motion Warning
The generation of waves within your aquarium places additional stress on the aquarium glass and
joints. Not all aquarium tanks are designed to withstand this stress, and failure of the glass and/
or joints could result. You are encouraged, before generating waves, to consult with your aquarium
tank manufacturer to determine if the tank construction is adequate to withstand the additional
stress generated by the wave motion. You are also encouraged to assure that your aquarium stand
or furniture is adequately stable to withstand the additional stress resulting from wave generation.
EcoTech Marine DISCLAIMS AND WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR, damage to aquarium tanks or their
surroundings, water damage, or any other consequential damages resulting from wave generation.
MAKE WAVES AT YOUR OWN RISK.

Did some searching and found nothing regarding what tanks can be used with wave mode. Although I haven't heard of any reports of tanks disasters using wave mode but the very though scares the hell out of me. Any thoughts?

 

[Alex]

i remember this warning, It's been around since the introduction of the unit.Like you I have not heard of any disasters and I hope not to be the example, however I've been using them on all my tanks since their introduction and currently run them on my Marineland 200DD.

I don't believe you'll find a list of tanks that can't use them, I didn't.

 

[PhoenixOne]

Btw, my tank is a Aqeuon (formerly All Glass Aquarium) 90 gallon rectangle. I'm sure if I call Aqueon they will say that they will not say yes or no to wave motion and they are not responsible if anything happens.

 

[prattreef]

Nothing more than a liabiliy disclaimer. Not an issue at all IMO ( I run 6 Vortechs on my various systems). It is also very unlikely you will end up generated extreme wave actions in your system. The pump is certainly capable of it, but it is not very pleasant viewing after awhile IMO.

 

[InfernoST]

I had the same concerns with my 120 so I shot off an email to the manufacturer and their response was that it would not be an issue generating waves in the tank. I wouldn't worry about it.

 

[REEF ADDICT]

The just making sure you know they have nothing to do with any issues the unit may cause..