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IceCap

IceCap

4K Gyre Powerhead

Flow

IceCap's budget-friendly Gyre alternative. Same cross-flow principle as Maxspect, slightly lower output, significantly lower price.

Flow

3,000 GPH

Flow

11,355 L/h

Power

25 W

DC dimmable

Yes

Wireless

WiFi (separate controller)

4K Gyre Powerhead

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Summary

Best forMid-size builds where you want cross-flow but the Maxspect price stings

Full specifications

Flow 3,000 GPH

Flow 11,355 L/h

Power 25 W

DC dimmable Yes

Wireless WiFi (separate controller)

Weight 1.8 lb

Spray angle ~21° - crossflow sheet (est. from Maxspect Gyre test)

Featured in famous tanks

This piece of gear is in the documented build of 4 tank tours.

CoralVue HQ — 1,200-Gallon In-House Reef

CoralVue HQ — 1,200-Gallon In-House Reef

CoralVue (Slidell, LA)

Mixed reef (distributor showcase)

The 40-Gallon Reef Showcase

The 40-Gallon Reef Showcase

Andrew's 1000-gallon Mixed Reef Aquarium in Las Vegas

Andrew's 1000-gallon Mixed Reef Aquarium in Las Vegas

Andrew's 1,000-Gallon Mixed Reef

Andrew's 1,000-Gallon Mixed Reef

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Side-by-side compare

	This product IceCap 4K Gyre Powerhead See site	Jebao DCT-6000 Return Pump See site	Aqua Illumination AI Nero 5 from $259.99
Flow	3,000 GPH	—	—
Power	25 W	45 W DC, controllable	—
DC dimmable	Yes	—	—
Wireless	WiFi (separate controller)	—	—
Weight	1.8 lb	—	—
Spray angle	~21° - crossflow sheet (est. from Maxspect Gyre test)	—	25° narrow; adjustable to ~75° sprinkler (BRS test)

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