I ordered a new model gyre pump made for smaller tanks - Icecap 2k - for my BC 32. It was supposed to be released late November and then changed to mid-December. Now the makers - CoralVue - don't know when its being released ( must be having production problems). Anyway I'm thinking of cancelling the order and going with the Vortech mp10QD, but that is a little pricey and it can't be rotated like other pumps. There is one that is getting some notice the 'Waveline Wavepuck 2', although there are only a few reviews on it - 50% hate it & the other 50% love it. Would appreciate any comments on the mp10QD and especially the Wavepuck 2 ( it's about $100 less than the former.) Thanks
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Circulation pumps
- Thread starter John M
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I just grabbed 2x of these jabao pumps
Jebao Crossflow so far so good
Jebao Crossflow so far so good
I have 2 mp 10s in my 38 gallon and the are great they been running for over 2 years without any problems. Very low profile in the tank and you don't need to adjust the directions because flow pattern is very wide. If you control them through a reef link or Apex you can change a flow pattern throughout the day they're a little pricey but worth it.
First - HAPPY HOLIDAYS TO ALL!!!!
I've seen a lot of people who own any of the gyre pumps talk about them needing regular frequent cleaning in order to perform well. You know it tells you something when Maxspect & IceCap send you extra bushings with the pumps because they wear out quickly. I have 2 Jabeo 8's circ. pumps in my 120g planted tank and haven't cleaned them for over 2 years and their going strong. Only problem with those types of power pumps is their flow is very concentrated.
I've seen a lot of people who own any of the gyre pumps talk about them needing regular frequent cleaning in order to perform well. You know it tells you something when Maxspect & IceCap send you extra bushings with the pumps because they wear out quickly. I have 2 Jabeo 8's circ. pumps in my 120g planted tank and haven't cleaned them for over 2 years and their going strong. Only problem with those types of power pumps is their flow is very concentrated.
Yes they are "cool" and over $100 cheaper than an mp10qd, but the controller has some limitations - although it would be easy to add it to the programming - there is no "night" mode except that it shuts off the pump completely instead of allowing you to 'reduce' the flow like the Ecotech's.