WTB powerheads for 65

[MuralReef]

I am looking to get some powerheads for the 65. I would prefer they be low cost, but I also want something that will last and I know that isn't going to come cheap. I am in no hurry, but would like to get rid of the laminar flow I have right now. Let me know what you have.

 

[jda123]

If you have to buy new, EcoDrift are a nice place in between cheap Chinese junk and the higher end stuff.

 

[MuralReef]

Anyone have an opinion on the Icecap Gyre pump?

 

[TheRealChrisBrown]

Anyone have an opinion on the Icecap Gyre pump?

I have one of the Maxspect Gyre's and I really like it. It's been super dependable for me, although I feel it is a little louder than I'd like. I have one of the first generation ones, supposedly the 2nd gen has larger dampeners. Also the reverse flow is fairly useless, I wouldn't take the alternating flow (forward and reverse) into consideration as a useful feature. If you wanted to alternate flow, you might need 2 gyre's...

 

[MuralReef]

Thanks Chris. I am looking at BRS since I have accumulated some reward points and thought that was a good option for flow that is cheaper than the Maxspect.

 

[Djmm1177]

I'm running 2 of the maxpect gyres and so far so good. They are quite and have a lots of power.

 

[Balz3352]

I have maxspect gyre also on my 215 and would recommend. I ran the biggest of the tunze nano streams before on it an it was not quite enough but you could definitely do one or two a step down and have a quality PH. I actually run the tunze on my frag tank. (only one because 2 is too much!)

 

[Smiley]

ive only heard bad stuff on the icecaps... loud too from what everyone says.... i was thinking about a set of the aquamedics for my 65 frag...

 

[MuralReef]

That sounds in line with the reviews.