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IceCap Gyre 4K Flow Pump (Pump Only)
SKU: IC-GYRE4K-PUMP
MSRP: $ 184.79
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- Direct-Drive Hub Compatibility: Engineered to connect directly into multi-pump command ecosystems like the HYDROS WaveEngine, fully eliminating inline power cord clutter.
- Standalone Core Component: Ships strictly as the pump motor block assembly—no individual basic push-button drivers or dedicated power bricks are included.
- Licensed Maxspect Cross-Flow Tech: Generates a massive horizontal sheet of water that creates a true, tank-wide circular current, eliminating dead zones under rockwork.
- High-Volume 4,000 GPH Output: Moves up to 4,000 Gallons Per Hour (4,000GPH) of water while consuming a maximum of 50 watts of electricity under full power.
- Reversible Flow Fluid Dynamics: Built with advanced asymmetric directional cages and matched rotor sets to allow the pump to push water in true reverse for tidal simulation.
- Heavy-Duty Magnetic Mounting Base: High-strength magnetic coupling secures the pump motor tightly across glass or acrylic aquarium panels up to 3/4-inch (3/4in) thick.
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IceCap Gyre 4K Standalone Flow Pump Only
The IceCap Gyre 4K Standalone Pump Only block (SKU: IC-GY4KP) is an authentic, large-format water movement component distributed by CoralVue to provide high-volume linear circulation in expansive marine reefs and large freshwater displays from 50 to over 150 gallons. Standard traditional powerheads throw a narrow, cone-shaped beam of water that creates harsh, high-velocity hot spots directly in front of their nozzles while leaving the deep lower corners of your tank stagnant. The Gyre 4K completely bypasses this design flaw by utilizing dual transverse turbine cages to push a uniform, horizontal sheet of water straight across the pool surface. When this linear stream strikes the opposite glass panel, it splits down toward the substrate, rolling detritus across the sand bed and back up toward the intake for complete water column turnover.
This specific "Pump Only" configuration is optimized strictly as a component piece, lacking a standalone manual control driver or its own wall power adapter. It serves as an exact factory-direct replacement for a worn-out wet block or acts as an affordable add-on expansion pump for users utilizing a centralized smart controller framework. By coupling this standalone unit with a HYDROS WaveEngine or WaveEngine LE module (via a direct terminal connection link), you unlock complex cloud-based scheduling, random wave generation modes, staggered nocturnal flow drop-offs, and complete feed-cycle synchronization through your home Wi-Fi network without adding extra electrical cord tangles inside your filtration cabinet.
Key Features:
Clears Out Equipment Cabinet Clutter: Direct-drive engineering allows centralized smart hubs to feed power and control signals down a single cord, removing separate inline boxes.
True Total-Tank Gyre Current: Sweeps the entire length of your aquarium display layout without blasting sensitive, flesh-expanding stony corals with focused friction streams.
Asymmetric Reversible Current Flow: Features multi-angle directional cages and color-coded interior rotor blades to allow full reverse-mode operations, mimicking real ocean tidal drags.
Note: This package contains only the core wet pump block, magnetic base plates, and standard spare rotors. Power supply cables, terminal hub link adapters, and physical electronic drivers are sold under separate product categories).
IceCap Standalone Replacement Gyre Profile Matrix:
What’s Included:
(1) IceCap Gyre 4K Cross-Flow Pump Block Assembly with 6ft Cable
(1) Heavy-Duty External Magnetic Clamping Base Pad
(1) Complete Set of High-Output Contrast Rotors (Orange and Black Sets)
(2) Directional Dual-Flow Asymmetric Turbine Cages
(2) Fine-Mesh Protective Snails/Fish Guard Sleeves
Technical Specs:
Official Manufacturing Title: IceCap Gyre 4K Pump Only
SKU / Factory Part Identifier: IC-GY4KP
Universal Product Code (UPC): 6971764810256
Maximum Volumetric Flow Output: 4,000 GPH (15,142 LPH)
Minimum Water Operational Flow: 1,282 GPH (4,853 LPH)
Chassis Power Draw Range: 13W to 50W Peak Consumption (driven by external module)
Pump Dimensions (LxWxH): 12.2" x 3.1" x 1.7" (31.00 cm x 7.87 cm x 4.32 cm)
Maximum Glass Clamping Thickness: Sits securely on panels up to 3/4-Inch (19mm) thick
Warranty
CoralVue, Inc. hereby guarantees this product to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of:
- 1 Year
Warranty is activated on the date of purchase.
This Standard Limited Warranty applies and is limited as follows:
- To the product only as long as it remains in the possession of the original purchaser.
- To the product that has not been subject to accident, misuse or abuse.
- To the product that has not been modified, altered, defaced, or had repairs made or attempted by other than CoralVue, Inc.
- That CoralVue be immediately notified in writing within ten (10) days of first knowledge of defect by owner or his agent.
- That CoralVue, Inc. shall be given first opportunity to make any repairs, replacements or corrections to the defective construction within a reasonable period of time.
- Under no circumstances shall CoralVue and/or the Manufacturer be liable by virtue of this warranty or otherwise for damage to any person or property whatsoever for any special, indirect, secondary or consequential damages of any nature however arising out of the use or inability to use because of the product defect.
Instructions:
- Unbox your standalone IC-GY4KP block. Crucial Pre-Check: If setting this up to run into a smart command controller like a HYDROS WaveEngine, ensure you have the required IceCap Gyre Engine Direct-Drive Adapter Link ready (sold separately).
- Inspect the color-coded internal turbine rotors. Ensure the left and right asymmetric blades are loaded into their matching horizontal cage channels to ensure directional water balancing.
- Clean the target glass layout panel thoroughly on both sides of the tank to clear away stubborn coralline spots or loose sand grains before mounting the magnetic pads.
- Lower the Gyre 4K block into your water column, shifting it back and forth vertically to evacuate any trapped room air pockets out of the interior impeller cavities.
- Place the wet pump assembly 1.5 to 2 inches below your operational water line, then slide the dry external magnet backup pad into place from the outside of the glass.
- Route the 6-foot link cable over the tank rim, plug it into your centralized driver interface or adapter line, and run a short test pass to confirm clean, silent rotation before setting up advanced flow schedules.
Pro Tips:
- Mount the Pump at Least 2 Inches Below the Water Line to Prevent Air Vortexing. Because the Gyre 4K pulls a massive volume of water horizontally across its large 12-inch frame, mounting it too close to the surface will immediately create a powerful miniature whirlpool vortex. This sucks room air straight down into the pump cages, causing loud, spitting operational noises and blowing micro-bubbles throughout your display tank. Give the pump a minimum of 2 inches of clearance below your operating water line to maintain a silent, solid water stream.
- Do Not Let the Magnetic Cable Mounts Pull Tight; Always Form a Drip Loop. When securing your Gyre power cables down behind your tank, never pull the wire tight between the pump rim and your wall outlet or controller hub. Always leave a relaxed, U-shaped "drip loop" in the wire below the level of the connection jack. If water splashes or travels down the wire during maintenance, the drip loop forces the liquid to pool and fall harmlessly onto the cabinet floor rather than traveling directly into your electronic pin terminals.
- Perform a Quick Vinegar Soak Every 60 Days to Prevent Impeller Scaling. The high-speed spinning motion inside cross-flow wavemakers creates localized friction heat that naturally accelerates the precipitation of calcium carbonate (calcification). Over a few months, a hard white mineral ring will form around the internal rotor stems, causing the pump to run louder, consume more power, or trigger controller errors on your smart hub. Every 60 days, pop the cages off and drop the wet components into a bowl of warm fresh water mixed with white vinegar or a dedicated aquarium equipment cleaner. A short 30-minute soak dissolves hard mineral scaling instantly, keeping your pump running dead silent and extending its service life.