Matthew’s 4ft Mixed Reef Powerhead Pick

For flow in a longer tank, Matthew stuck with the IceCap Gyre pumps for powerful, widely dispersed flow, but he upsized to the 4K Gyre for extra reach. IceCap Gyre pumps bring their signature crossflow along with great new features like WiFi controll at a value-oriented price point. Gyre generating pumps excel in moving the sheer flow of water from one side of the aquarium to the other. The flow of water is so strong that it will bounce back from the opposite side to achieve full circulation within an aquarium, i.e., generating “gyre flow.” Compared to other traditional propeller style powerheads, the Gyre produces an even, linear flow that can reach across the tank and back, eliminating deadspots without excessively concentrated jets of current. 

 

Features

• Gyre Flow Virtually Eliminates Dead Spots
• Evenly Distributed, Linear Flow
• Discrete Profile
• Mount Vertically or Horizontally
• Magnetic Mount
• Alternate flow modes
• Customizable flow cycles
• 1 year warranty

 

Dual Gyre Pump WiFi Controller

The Gyre controller offers control of up to two powerheads with one controller and power supply, and is backwards compatible with the 1K and 3K generation of IceCap pumps. With the built in WiFi, you can do away with all of the buttons and dials to fiddle with and access your pumps through the free mobile app for Android or iOS (Apple) devices. CoralVue’s HYDROS platform powers the Dual Gyre Pump WiFi Controller, so you’ll have access to multiple flow patterns that are programmable by time, along with handy modes you can trigger like Feed Mode, Night Mode, or Water Change Mode. The controller also has a 0-10V input, making it compatible with popular aquarium controllers like the Neptune Systems Apex. 

 

Flow Modes

• Constant
• Sine Wave
• Square Wave
• Random

 

Specifications:

• Dimension: 12″ L x 3.15″ W x 1.7″ H
• Flow Rate: 1,286 to 4,000 GPH
• Power Consumption: 13w – 45w
• Cable Length: 6 FT
• Min Aquarium Volume: 25 Gallons
• Max Aquarium Volume: 150+ Gallons
• Max Aquarium Thickness: 5/8″

 

What’s Included

• 1x 4K Gyre Flow Pump
• 1x 4K Dual Gyre Pump WiFi Controller
• 1x Alternate Flow Propeller Set
• 1x 4K Side Cap
• 1x Magnetic Mounting System
• 1x Power Supply
• 1x Instruction Manual

 

Note: Not compatible with Maxspect Gyre pumps or controllers.