Mp40 or icecap 4k gyre??

[Anubisxii]

I'm stuck between these two, I can get the 4k for $199 and the mp40 for normal retail $350 if memory serves me correct.

I have a mixed reef, 40g breeder, but upgrading to a 100-150g in the next six months. So it's overkill for now but not after the upgrade.


I have 9 more sps coming in next month thanks to @TCK Corals live sale and want to upgrade before then. Anyone want to share their thoughts?

 

[Ludders]

I think it's best to think longer term about what your requirements will be in the next six months and a lot will come down to budget and personal preference. There are pro's and cons to each I guess.

 

[aurora.k]

My ice cap gyre made a whirring noise that made me insane so I replaced it with MP10 quiet drives - so I ended up spending more and using the ice cap as a salt water mixer.... If you don’t mind extremely irritating sounds the ice cap gyre should be fine

 

[Gernader]

Gyres get clogged quickly and are a pain to clean them every some time. For MP40s, they are quieter and don’t make heat in the tank.

 

[14 foot reef]

You may want to think about the new Maxspect Gyres also. The new series are very quiet and can move a ton of water..
I just added two Maxspect 350's with controller and wireless adapter. Very Very Happy with this set up.

 

[Ludders]

I have a Vortech in my current tank, but have bought two XF330's for my new tank and heard they were very silent in the reviews I looked at online. Afraid I can't comment on how they perform yet though.