IceCap 3K Gyre Generation Flow Pump licences Maxspect technology

Reef Builders · Jan 18, 2017

The new IceCap 3K Gyre Generation Flow Pump looks a lot like the Maxspect Gyre pumps and that’s because IceCap licensed the technology from Maxspect to produce a budget-friendly gyre pump. The IceCap 3K Gyre is rated for up to 3,000 GPH of gyre flow goodness with a controller, but comes at a much more palatable […]

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Daniel@R2R · Jan 18, 2017

Interesting...

joseserrano · Jan 18, 2017

Odd, since I believe both brands are owned by the same company.

Daniel@R2R · Jan 18, 2017

joseserrano said:
Odd, since I believe both brands are owned by the same company.

Yeah. I was wondering about the wording used. I think this is just another CoralVue subsidiary producing a budget version of the same product. So...Lexus meets Toyota kind of deal.

rgaston · Jan 25, 2017

I just spoke with Carlos at Coral Vue and he told me these are not only licensed by Maxspect but they are also made by Maxspect. It really sounds like it would be a great pump for the money.

Rython · Feb 9, 2017

I was considering a maxpect gyre xf230 but now i'm thinking this might be the way to go for my 60g cube. The only thing that concerns me a little is that they released it under a different brand. Maybe they are just trying to keep Maxspect as the "premium" brand, or maybe they are trying to distance Maxpect from any potential quality issues. I'm so used to relying on product reviews that i'm super uncomfortable buying new products...even budget products.

rgaston · Feb 9, 2017

I would like to see a video overview of it.

azbigjohn · Feb 9, 2017

According to the article they are not cross-functional. Nor can you hook of more than one of the IceCaps like you can the Maxpects...

Of course, my brand new Maxpect Gyre arrived Monday... I want to eventually combine a second one, so I guess I would probably have stayed with the Maxspect, anyway.

rgaston · Feb 9, 2017

I have an innovative marine sr 60. The display is only the size of a 40 gal breeder. One of either would be fine for me. I can see your reasoning for larger tanks.