Maxspect, IceCap, and Jeabo Gyre

joseserrano · Mar 25, 2019

So there are a few versions of this pump. What do you guys think is the overall best and why? I have the 3k older generation, and am lukewarm with it. Below are links to each pump. LMK what you think.

https://www.marinedepot.com/Maxspec...ium_Powerheads-Maxspect-0M1102-FIPHAD-vi.html

https://www.saltwateraquarium.com/o...MIzOLsyJie4QIVdh-tBh2M7wFqEAYYASABEgJluPD_BwE

http://vi.raptor.ebaydesc.com/ws/eB...ategory=77641&pm=1&ds=0&t=1547162911000&ver=0

https://www.marinedepot.com/IceCap_...rium_Powerheads-IceCap-CV00735-FIPHAD-vi.html

Justfebreezeit · Mar 25, 2019

I just got the xf-330 and couldn't be happier. Its dead silent and they improved the ease of maintenance on it.

joseserrano · Mar 25, 2019

Justfebreezeit said:
I just got the xf-330 and couldn't be happier. Its dead silent and they improved the ease of maintenance on it.

I imagine you mean ease of maintenance because less algae will grow over time, correct?

Juniorh2r · Mar 25, 2019

I also have the new xf330 its silent and powerful... love it

wesman42 · Mar 25, 2019

I've had the Jebao one in a 75 gallon for 2 years. No problems.

Justfebreezeit · Mar 25, 2019

joseserrano said:
I imagine you mean ease of maintenance because less algae will grow over time, correct?

I can't comment on that as I've only had it 2 weeks or so but they simplified taking it apart to make it easier!

Scotty Buttons · Mar 25, 2019

I have the 1k icecap and really like it. The display on the controller is nice and it's easy to programme. And the pump itself moves some serious water. For the price I don't think they can be beat.

ks2509 · Mar 25, 2019

I have the icecap 1k in my 40cube that ramps between 10-40% everything seems happy. Even flow across the tank as well I love it, the kicker was the price for me I got the 1k and the battery back up for the price of some pumps out there.

joseserrano · Mar 25, 2019

I liked my 3k, but feel it has significantly dropped in flow, may just need a good cleaning. It also got noise within a month of use. I need a couple more for a new tank, and am debating of to go jeabo, icecap, or the new maxspect. The Price difference is only significant with the maxspect to the others.