Gyre pump, which one to buy?

zachrabbit15 · 11/22/2017, 03:06 PM

So I had planned on two gyres in the 360 to begin with, now which ones should I buy to use with my Apex and run a similar program to the BRS 160s.

Maxspect Gyre XF280 icecap box
IceCap 3k what box does it need to work with Apex if at all?
Jebao CP-55 with aqualink

I would like real world user replies not unverified opinions please.

zachrabbit15 · 11/22/2017, 03:11 PM

Another question to add to this, does anyone just sell the pump and power supply with out the controller?

GimpyFin · 11/22/2017, 03:30 PM

Haven't owned the 2xx series gyres, but I've owned two of the older Maxspect gyres (130 and 150.) Sold the 130 with my old tank but I've had the 150 for almost 2 years now. No issues with either one and they are made quite well, IMO. The Jebao is sort of a cheap, unlicensed knock-off and the Ice cap is a budget friendly version of the Maxspect. If it were me, I'd get the Maxspect ones, provided money isn't the deciding factor. On Coralvue's website, you can order just the XF 280 pumps without the Maxspect controler and save some $$ since you are running it through APEX with the icecap link. http://www.coralvue.com/maxspect-xf280-gyre-pump

zachrabbit15 · 11/22/2017, 04:06 PM

Thanks GimpyFin! Just found that on the CoralVue website. Lol I, good at asking than looking

Cheapreef · 11/22/2017, 06:19 PM

I have a Jebao CP-40 on my shallow reef and I like it so far. I just watched the BRS vid yesterday, verycol how they set that up too bad the Jebao isn't able to be controlled by Apex.

zachrabbit15 · 11/22/2017, 06:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Cheapreef

I have a Jebao CP-40 on my shallow reef and I like it so far. I just watched the BRS vid yesterday, verycol how they set that up too bad the Jebao isn't able to be controlled by Apex.

It can be with the Aqualink A1, the next question. Can the same/similar programming be used with the auqulink/Jebao CP pumps as the Icecap Modual/Maxspect Gyre?

Cheapreef · 11/22/2017, 07:27 PM

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Originally Posted by zachrabbit15

It can be with the Aqualink A1, the next question. Can the same/similar programming be used with the auqulink/Jebao CP pumps as the Icecap Modual/Maxspect Gyre?

You can run the Aqualink to the APEX? Cool I didn't know that

Cheapreef · 11/22/2017, 07:49 PM

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Originally Posted by zachrabbit15

It can be with the Aqualink A1

Do you happen to have a link to where you found the information on connecting the Aqualink to the APEX? I see it can control the gyre with it's own program but no info on actually running to the APEX.

marinelife · 11/22/2017, 07:54 PM

I had 4 FX280 Maxspect Gyre pumps in my tank, they are currently in the for sale forum.
You can get just the pump if you look around. I think Premium Aquatics has some.
They are great pumps and move a lot of water but the noise level was too much for my house. We could hear them when sleeping. If your tank is a good distance away from your bedroom I would not hesitate to use them.

brody83 · 11/23/2017, 04:05 AM

Sold my xf280 because it is a bit loud, though flow was great.

zachrabbit15 · 11/23/2017, 10:49 PM

marinelife and brody83 have either of you ran the older gyre 150? If so how do the 280 compare?

11/22/2017, 03:06 PM	#1
zachrabbit15 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Posts: 67	Gyre pump, which one to buy? So I had planned on two gyres in the 360 to begin with, now which ones should I buy to use with my Apex and run a similar program to the BRS 160s. Maxspect Gyre XF280 icecap box IceCap 3k what box does it need to work with Apex if at all? Jebao CP-55 with aqualink I would like real world user replies not unverified opinions please.

11/22/2017, 03:30 PM	#3
GimpyFin Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 2,032	Haven't owned the 2xx series gyres, but I've owned two of the older Maxspect gyres (130 and 150.) Sold the 130 with my old tank but I've had the 150 for almost 2 years now. No issues with either one and they are made quite well, IMO. The Jebao is sort of a cheap, unlicensed knock-off and the Ice cap is a budget friendly version of the Maxspect. If it were me, I'd get the Maxspect ones, provided money isn't the deciding factor. On Coralvue's website, you can order just the XF 280 pumps without the Maxspect controler and save some $$ since you are running it through APEX with the icecap link. http://www.coralvue.com/maxspect-xf280-gyre-pump __________________ Brian Current Tank Info: 110 gallon

11/22/2017, 07:54 PM	#9
marinelife Registered Member Join Date: May 2000 Location: Union, Ohio, USA Posts: 6,590	I had 4 FX280 Maxspect Gyre pumps in my tank, they are currently in the for sale forum. You can get just the pump if you look around. I think Premium Aquatics has some. They are great pumps and move a lot of water but the noise level was too much for my house. We could hear them when sleeping. If your tank is a good distance away from your bedroom I would not hesitate to use them. __________________ I'm a SaltGeek are You? All LED since 2010. Current Tank Info: 375 Gallon Reef with siporax, all LED lighting, and Red Dragon 3 and Abyzz A200 on 2 closed loops.

11/22/2017, 03:11 PM	#2
zachrabbit15 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Posts: 67	Another question to add to this, does anyone just sell the pump and power supply with out the controller?

11/22/2017, 04:06 PM	#4
zachrabbit15 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Posts: 67	Thanks GimpyFin! Just found that on the CoralVue website. Lol I, good at asking than looking

11/22/2017, 06:19 PM	#5
Cheapreef Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 1,076	I have a Jebao CP-40 on my shallow reef and I like it so far. I just watched the BRS vid yesterday, verycol how they set that up too bad the Jebao isn't able to be controlled by Apex.

11/23/2017, 04:05 AM	#10
brody83 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Posts: 28	Sold my xf280 because it is a bit loud, though flow was great.

11/23/2017, 10:49 PM	#11
zachrabbit15 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Posts: 67	marinelife and brody83 have either of you ran the older gyre 150? If so how do the 280 compare?