CROSSFLOW WATER MOVEMENT
Similar to the Maxspect Gyre flow pump, the IceCap K3 is capable of generating the iconic GYRE water movement within aquariums without breaking the bank. Single magnetic mount makes the pump simple to install. 5 Controllable flow modes and programable 24hr flow period.
Why gyre generator and not wavemaker?
Wavemakers excel in making waves, while waves are spectacular to watch in motion, they are in fact moving the majority of the water vertically up and down, with relatively low horizontal movement, especially near the bottom of the aquarium.
On the other hand, gyre generators excel in moving sheer flow of water from one side of the aquarium to the other. The sheer flow of water is so strong that i would bounce back from the opposite site to achieve full circulation within an aquarium, ie. generating "gyre flows".
CROSSFLOW TECHNOLOGY
A) Virtually no dead spots
B) Evenly distributed flow rate throughout the entire aquarium
C) Water bounces back from the other side to create a full circulation, ie. generating "gyre flows"
OTHER PUMPS
Standard Propeller Nozzle Technology
A) Dead spots with relatively poor water movement
B) Very strong flow in the center, making coral placement very difficult
C) Very weak flow near the other end of the aquarium
CROSSFLOW WATER MOVEMENT TECHNOLOGY
- Unique Gyre Flow - Virtually Eliminates Dead Spots
- Evenly Distributed Linear Flow
- Discrete Design
- Twin Directional Flow Cages
- Waterproof Magnet Mount
- Controller with Mountable Cradle
- 5 Flow Modes
- Constant Speed Mode
- Pulsing Mode
- Gradual Pulsing Mode
- Random Mode
- And Alternating Gyre Mode
- 24 Hour Program Cycle
- 10min Feed Mode
- Technology licensed by Maxspect
ICECAP 3K GYRE PUMP SPECIFICATIONS
Dimensions (LxWxH): 12.2in x 3.1in x 1.7in
Weight: 2.16lbs
Max Flow Rate: ~3000gph
Power Consumption: 40w - 8w
Ideal for Aquariums: 25 - 100gal
Power Level/Flow
LEVEL1 1000GPH
LEVEL2 1200GPH
LEVEL3 1400GPH
LEVEL4 1600GPH
LEVEL5 1800GHP
LEVEL6 2000GPH
LEVEL7 2200GPH
LEVEL8 2400GPH
LEVEL9 2600GPH
LEVEL10 3000GPH