{"product_id":"icecap-gyre-4k-flow-pump-with-basic-controller","title":"IceCap Gyre 4K Flow Pump with Basic Controller","description":"\u003ch2 data-oe-version=\"1.2\"\u003e\n  Cross-Flow Circulation for Larger Aquariums\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n  The IceCap\u003cb\u003e Gyre 4K Flow Pump Kit\u003c\/b\u003e is an authentic, engineered water movement assembly\n  distributed by CoralVue to bring advanced, commercial-grade cross-flow fluid mechanics to home\n  freshwater displays and large marine reef aquariums from 25 to over 150 gallons. Standard\n  traditional wavemakers push water using a central propellor, resulting in a localized blast of\n  high-velocity flow directly in front of the pump nozzle that quickly diffuses and leaves the\n  lower corners of the tank stagnant. The Gyre 4K operates on a completely different framework,\n  using large-format transverse flow cages to push a broad, uniform wedge of water right across\n  the surface of the tank. This sheet hits the opposite glass wall and splits, pushing down\n  toward the substrate and pulling detritus along the bottom back toward the pump intake. This\n  complete circular movement creates total water column turnover with zero blind spots.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n  This specific kit includes IceCap's standalone\u003cb\u003e Basic Controller Unit\u003c\/b\u003e, designed directly\n  for hobbyists who prefer straightforward, bulletproof hardware over complicated smart-home\n  apps, Bluetooth drops, and Wi-Fi networks. The physical control interface features an\n  ergonomic selection wheel that allows you to instantly dial in your peak flow intensity and\n  alternate between 5 pre-configured water patterns. By utilizing an asymmetric cage system and\n  specialized rotor pairs, you can set the pump to run forward for a morning high-tide current,\n  then cycle completely into reverse to simulate an afternoon low-tide drag. This continuous,\n  sweeping water motion keeps organic waste suspended so filter socks can pull it out, resulting\n  in a cleaner sand bed and healthier coral polyps.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n  Key Features:\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\n      \u003cb\u003e True Total-Tank Gyre Current:\u003c\/b\u003e Sweeps the entire length of your aquarium glass\n      without blasting sensitive corals with localized hot-spot flow velocities.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\n      \u003cb\u003e App-Free Manual Adjustments:\u003c\/b\u003e Simple physical button layout and rotation dial let\n      you adjust pulsing frequencies and set 20-minute feeding pauses in seconds.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\n      \u003cb\u003e Ultra-Slim Profile Cabinet Footprint:\u003c\/b\u003e Sits exceptionally close to the tank glass\n      despite its massive 12-inch frame, allowing you to easily camouflage the pump body behind\n      rockwork or overflow columns.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n  Ideal For:\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n    Reef tanks from 25 to 150+ gallons needing strong, even circulation\n  \u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n    Hobbyists who want to eliminate dead spots without adding multiple wavemakers\n  \u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n    Anyone planning to eventually integrate their flow pumps into a HYDROS WaveEngine system\n  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n  Pro Tips:\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n    \u003cb\u003e Mount the Pump at Least 2 Inches Below the Water Line to Prevent Air Vortexing.\u003c\/b\u003e\n    Because the Gyre 4K pulls a massive volume of water horizontally across its large 12-inch\n    frame, mounting it too close to the surface will immediately create a powerful miniature\n    whirlpool vortex. This sucks room air straight down into the pump cages, causing loud,\n    spitting operational noises and blowing micro-bubbles throughout your display tank. Give the\n    pump a minimum of 2 inches of clearance below your operating water line to maintain a\n    silent, solid water stream.\n  \u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n    \u003cb\u003e Do Not Let the Magnetic Cable Mounts Pull Tight; Always Form a Drip Loop.\u003c\/b\u003e When\n    securing your Gyre power cables down behind your tank, never pull the wire tight between the\n    pump rim and your wall outlet or controller hub. Always leave a relaxed, U-shaped \"drip\n    loop\" in the wire below the level of the connection jack. If water splashes or travels down\n    the wire during maintenance, the drip loop forces the liquid to pool and fall harmlessly\n    onto the cabinet floor rather than traveling directly into your electronic pin terminals.\n  \u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n    \u003cb\u003e Perform a Quick Vinegar Soak Every 60 Days to Prevent Impeller Scaling.\u003c\/b\u003e The\n    high-speed spinning motion inside cross-flow wavemakers creates localized friction heat that\n    naturally accelerates the precipitation of calcium carbonate (calcification). Over a few\n    months, a hard white mineral ring will form around the internal rotor stems, causing the\n    pump to run louder, consume more power, or trigger controller errors. Every 60 days, pop the\n    cages off and drop the wet components into a bowl of warm fresh water mixed with white\n    vinegar or a dedicated aquarium equipment cleaner. A short 30-minute soak dissolves hard\n    mineral scaling instantly, keeping your pump running dead silent and extending its service\n    life.\n  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n  \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n  IceCap Gyre Generation Sizing Profile:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\n  .gyre-table-wrap { width: 100%; font-family: inherit; font-size: 14px; }\n\n  \/* Desktop *\/\n  .gyre-header { display: flex; background-color: #f5f5f5; border: 1px solid #ddd; border-radius: 4px 4px 0 0; font-weight: bold; }\n  .gyre-header .gyre-cell { padding: 10px 12px; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; }\n  .gyre-header .gyre-cell:last-child { border-right: none; }\n  .gyre-row { display: flex; border: 1px solid #ddd; border-top: none; }\n  .gyre-row:last-child { border-radius: 0 0 4px 4px; }\n  .gyre-row.alt { background-color: #fafafa; }\n  .gyre-row.bold { font-weight: bold; }\n  .gyre-cell { flex: 1; padding: 10px 12px; border-right: 1px solid #f0f0f0; }\n  .gyre-cell:last-child { border-right: none; }\n  .gyre-cell.wide { flex: 1.5; }\n  .gyre-label { display: none; font-size: 11px; color: #888; font-weight: normal; margin-bottom: 2px; }\n\n  \/* Mobile *\/\n  @media (max-width: 640px) {\n    .gyre-header { display: none; }\n    .gyre-row { display: block; border: 1px solid #ddd; border-top: none; padding: 12px 16px; }\n    .gyre-row:first-of-type { border-top: 1px solid #ddd; border-radius: 4px 4px 0 0; }\n    .gyre-cell { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; padding: 5px 0; border-right: none; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f0f0; }\n    .gyre-cell:first-child { font-size: 15px; font-weight: bold; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; padding-bottom: 8px; margin-bottom: 4px; display: block; }\n    .gyre-cell:last-child { border-bottom: none; }\n    .gyre-label { display: block; color: #888; font-size: 13px; font-weight: normal; }\n  }\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"gyre-table-wrap\"\u003e\n\n  \n  \u003cdiv class=\"gyre-header\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"gyre-cell wide\"\u003eGyre Pump Model\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"gyre-cell\"\u003eSKU Part Number\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"gyre-cell\"\u003ePeak Volumetric Flow Rate\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"gyre-cell\"\u003eMax Electrical Draw\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"gyre-cell\"\u003eTarget Tank Sizing Limits\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \n  \u003cdiv class=\"gyre-row\" style=\"border-top: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"gyre-cell wide\"\u003eIceCap Gyre 2K\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"gyre-cell\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"gyre-label\"\u003eSKU Part Number\u003c\/span\u003eIC-GYRE2K\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"gyre-cell\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"gyre-label\"\u003ePeak Volumetric Flow Rate\u003c\/span\u003eUp to 2,000 GPH\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"gyre-cell\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"gyre-label\"\u003eMax Electrical Draw\u003c\/span\u003e25 Watts Max\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"gyre-cell\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"gyre-label\"\u003eTarget Tank Sizing Limits\u003c\/span\u003e20 to 90+ Gallons\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"gyre-row alt\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"gyre-cell wide\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIceCap Gyre 4K\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"gyre-cell\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"gyre-label\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSKU Part Number\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIC-GYRE4K\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"gyre-cell\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"gyre-label\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePeak Volumetric Flow Rate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUp to 4,000 GPH\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"gyre-cell\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"gyre-label\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMax Electrical Draw\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e45 Watts Max\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"gyre-cell\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"gyre-label\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTarget Tank Sizing Limits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e25 to 150+ Gallons\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"IceCap","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50483992920312,"sku":"IC-GYRE4K","price":225.74,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0754\/6909\/5160\/files\/d3d53ed28434d835924ae111e5e45cec.jpg?v=1789092765","url":"https:\/\/www.blueearthaquariums.com\/products\/icecap-gyre-4k-flow-pump-with-basic-controller","provider":"Blue Earth Corals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}