Gyre maxspect xf250 VS Icecap 3k gyre

[IDAN]

Except the price and the Max can control 2 pump. what are the different between the 2?
anyone have the icecap 3k gyre who can give some review on this product?
also for 150 gallon tank, 48x30x24 " is one pump will be enough?

 

[vetteguy53081]

They are very similar. I had the Gyre 150 and decided to use the ice cap 3K and I prefer the ice cap and the new display. It has been trouble free to me . Not the quietist at pulse mode but reliable

 

[Gregg @ ADP]

I’ve used both. Far all intents and purposes, they are the same. Pretty sure much of the programming is analogous. Output is similar. Just quite a bit cheaper, obviously.

 

[Hemmdog]

Higher quality materials with maxspect and quieter

 

[IDAN]

how many pumps you guys run in your systems?

 

[Kmsutows]

I have a 150gal with a mp40 and xf150 on one end vertical mounting and a xf250 on the other side vertical (overflows take up too much room to go horizontal). The 150 is left at 90 or 100% nonstop and the 250 goes through quickly k razo up and down. It's ok for flow but honestly I'd prefer more. Was thinking of getting a 280 for one end

 

[Kmsutows]

They aren't as quiet as I hoped.. can certainly hear the 250 ramp up and down and it's not even at full output. Maybe 70% I think

 

[IDAN]

They aren't as quiet as I hoped.. can certainly hear the 250 ramp up and down and it's not even at full output. Maybe 70% I think

I heard that they need to be under 50% to be quite, not sure if it true but it make sense. less load on the motor.

 

[IDAN]

I’ve used both. Far all intents and purposes, they are the same. Pretty sure much of the programming is analogous. Output is similar. Just quite a bit cheaper, obviously.

how many pump you have in your tank?