Hey folks,
I posted this in my build thread but i'd like to start a dedicated discussion about what i just found and what i have been experiencing and see if others too have had similar/different experiences with this product...
I bought the IceCap 3K Gyre Generation pump with controller (3000 GPH) months ago and have generally been pleased with its function as a gyre....but after I put it in, I started to some short time after noticing I had heavy metal issues in my tank. (https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/3k-gyre-generation-powerhead-icecap.html)
All the other products i have in my tank are generally top of the line
Return pump: Vectra L1
Skimmer: Reef Octopus Elite 220 Int
Heater: Finnex TH deluxe 800 watt Titanium heater
After much detective work, I noticed the tank-side magnets on this product are un-incapsulated!
So basically putting this in your marine tank means you are plunking just two large magnets into your tank....
I know i have seen others with heavy metal issues have recommended to them to check very carefully everywhere in the tank for any forgotten about metal utensils, staples, or screws that could have fallen in and been forgotten about.....
Could this been my heavy metals culprit?!?
Anyone else experience these issues with this product???? pretty bummed....
I posted this in my build thread but i'd like to start a dedicated discussion about what i just found and what i have been experiencing and see if others too have had similar/different experiences with this product...
I bought the IceCap 3K Gyre Generation pump with controller (3000 GPH) months ago and have generally been pleased with its function as a gyre....but after I put it in, I started to some short time after noticing I had heavy metal issues in my tank. (https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/3k-gyre-generation-powerhead-icecap.html)
All the other products i have in my tank are generally top of the line
Return pump: Vectra L1
Skimmer: Reef Octopus Elite 220 Int
Heater: Finnex TH deluxe 800 watt Titanium heater
After much detective work, I noticed the tank-side magnets on this product are un-incapsulated!
So basically putting this in your marine tank means you are plunking just two large magnets into your tank....
I know i have seen others with heavy metal issues have recommended to them to check very carefully everywhere in the tank for any forgotten about metal utensils, staples, or screws that could have fallen in and been forgotten about.....
Could this been my heavy metals culprit?!?
Anyone else experience these issues with this product???? pretty bummed....
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