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Q: [IceCap Carbon Infused Filter Pad] What size is this pad?
A: 10in x 18in, cut to fit your filter.
Q: [IceCap Carbon Infused Filter Pad] What does it remove that a plain mechanical pad can't?
A: Toxins, medication residue, and the chemicals that cause yellow water tint and odor, via activated carbon embedded in the fiber.
Q: [IceCap K1-130 Protein Skimmer] What's its bioload capacity?
A: 80 gallons (heavy), 100 gallons (medium), 140 gallons (light).
Q: [IceCap K1-130 Protein Skimmer] What pump does it use?
A: The EVair 400 pinwheel pump, 8 watts, drawing about 400 LPH of air and 100 GPH of water.
Q: [IceCap Magnet Mount Float Valve] How does it work?
A: Mechanically shuts off water flow once the float rises to your set level — no electricity needed.
Q: [IceCap Magnet Mount Float Valve] What's it best for?
A: Gravity-fed top-off setups from an elevated freshwater reservoir.
Q: [IceCap Kalk Mixing Reactor Medium] How does the kalk reactor drain?
A: Gravity-fed via 1/4in flexible RO tubing into a high-flow sump area.
Q: [IceCap Kalk Mixing Reactor Medium] Can the mixer motor run continuously?
A: No — it's not rated for continuous operation; always run it on a timer.
Q: [IceCap Kalk Mixing Reactor Large] What's the Large reactor best for?
A: Larger reef systems or heavy auto-top-off kalkwasser dosing schedules.
Q: [IceCap Kalk Mixing Reactor Large] How often should I maintain it?
A: Replenish the kalkwasser solution every two weeks, and rinse the reactor monthly to clear precipitate buildup.
Q: [IceCap K1-100 Protein Skimmer] What's its bioload capacity?
A: 40 gallons (heavy), 60 gallons (medium), 80 gallons (light).
Q: [IceCap K1-100 Protein Skimmer] What pump does it use?
A: The EVair 400 pinwheel pump, 8 watts, ~400 LPH air draw, ~100 GPH water draw.
Q: [IceCap 2K Gyre Flow Pump With WaveEngine LE WiFi Controller] What's its flow range?
A: 739–2,000 GPH.
Q: [IceCap 2K Gyre Flow Pump With WaveEngine LE WiFi Controller] What tank size is it rated for?
A: 20–90+ gallons.
Q: [IceCap K3 200 HOB Protein Skimmer] What's its bioload capacity?
A: 60 gallons (heavy), 80 gallons (medium), 140 gallons (light).
Q: [IceCap K3 200 HOB Protein Skimmer] What makes its body different from the standard K3 100 HOB?
A: A cylindrical main body that cuts down internal turbulence for better foam fractionation.
Q: [IceCap K3-100INT In-Sump Protein Skimmer] What's its bioload capacity?
A: 40 gallons (heavy), 65 gallons (medium), 80 gallons (light).
Q: [IceCap K3-100INT In-Sump Protein Skimmer] What pump does it use?
A: The DCAIR 1.0 pinwheel pump, 10 watts, with 10 adjustable power levels and a feed timer.
Q: [IceCap K3-130INT In-Sump Protein Skimmer] What's its bioload capacity?
A: 60 gallons (heavy), 90 gallons (medium), 140 gallons (light).
Q: [IceCap K3-130INT In-Sump Protein Skimmer] How is it different from the K3-100INT?
A: A larger body diameter (5in vs 4in) that gives foam more room to stabilize, supporting the higher bioload rating on the same pump.
Q: [IceCap K3-200INT In-Sump Protein Skimmer] What's its bioload capacity?
A: 200 gallons (heavy), 300 gallons (medium), 400 gallons (light).
Q: [IceCap K3-200INT In-Sump Protein Skimmer] What pump does it use?
A: The DCAIR 6.0 pinwheel pump, 35 watts, ~1,200 LPH air draw, ~352 GPH water draw.
Q: [IceCap K3-160 INT In-Sump Protein Skimmer] What's its bioload capacity?
A: 125 gallons (heavy), 175 gallons (medium), 250 gallons (light).
Q: [IceCap K3-160 INT In-Sump Protein Skimmer] What pump does it use?
A: The DCAIR 2.5 pinwheel pump, 16 watts.
Q: [IceCap Nano 50 HOB Skimmer] What tank size is it built for?
A: Nano and small aquariums up to 65 gallons.
Q: [IceCap Nano 50 HOB Skimmer] How much clearance does it need behind the tank?
A: Just 2 inches, thanks to its ultra-slim body.
Q: [IceCap ATO EZ Automatic Top-off System] How does it sense water level?
A: Three optical sensors monitoring Low, Normal, and High levels, with no moving parts to stick or foul with salt creep.
Q: [IceCap ATO EZ Automatic Top-off System] What's the pump's flow rate?
A: 50 GPH, with about 6ft max head height.
Q: [IceCap 4in Bio-Plate Biological Filter Media] What is this?
A: A compact ceramic-sphere brick — not loose spheres, but a fused solid plate you drop into your filter.
Q: [IceCap 4in Bio-Plate Biological Filter Media] What's its pH?
A: Neutral (7–7.5), safe for freshwater, saltwater, and pond use.
Q: [IceCap 8in Bio-Plate Biological Filter Media] What's its capacity?
A: Up to 750 gallons of biological filtration.
Q: [IceCap 8in Bio-Plate Biological Filter Media] What are its dimensions?
A: 8in x 4in x 3/4in.
Q: [IceCap Bio-Sphere Biological Filter Media] How many balls come in a box, and what's the capacity?
A: 40 balls (1kg) per box, providing up to 18 gallons of biological filtration.
Q: [IceCap Bio-Sphere Biological Filter Media] How should I maintain it?
A: Rinse gently in tank water every 12 months, and never replace all your media at once — stagger replacements to preserve established bacteria colonies.
Q: [IceCap Bio-Sphere Pellet Biological Filter Media] How is this different from the standard Bio-Sphere?
A: Smaller 3/5in pellets instead of full-size balls, packing more surface area per unit volume.
Q: [IceCap Bio-Sphere Pellet Biological Filter Media] What's included and its capacity?
A: 145 pellets per 1kg box, treating up to 5 gallons.
Q: [IceCap AIO 120 All-In-One Aquarium Protein Skimmer] What tank size is it for?
A: All-in-one aquariums from 10 to 30 gallons.
Q: [IceCap AIO 120 All-In-One Aquarium Protein Skimmer] What's its bioload capacity?
A: 10 gallons (heavy), 20 gallons (medium), 30 gallons (light).
Q: [IceCap Seiryu Stone, 44lbs] What is Seiryu Stone known for?
A: Its blue-gray coloring and sharp, jagged texture — a favorite for iwagumi-style planted layouts.
Q: [IceCap Seiryu Stone, 44lbs] How much does a case weigh?
A: 44 pounds.
Q: [IceCap Ammonia Removal Filter Pad] What size is this pad?
A: 10in x 18in, cut to fit your filter.
Q: [IceCap Ammonia Removal Filter Pad] What's it best for?
A: Ponds and freshwater aquariums where ammonia control matters most.
Q: [IceCap Nitrate Removal Filter Pad] What size is this pad?
A: 10in x 18in, cut to fit your filter.
Q: [IceCap Nitrate Removal Filter Pad] What systems is it for?
A: Marine, freshwater, and pond systems.
Q: [IceCap Phosphate Removal Filter Pad] What does it remove?
A: Phosphate and free-floating particulates.
Q: [IceCap Phosphate Removal Filter Pad] Is it a fixed size?
A: No — it's cut-to-fit to match your filter, sump, or canister.
Q: [IceCap White Poly Fiber Filter Pad] Does this pad include chemical media?
A: No — it's pure mechanical filtration, just resilient fiber trapping suspended particulates.
Q: [IceCap White Poly Fiber Filter Pad] Is it reusable?
A: Yes — rinse and reuse multiple times before replacing.
Q: [IceCap Phosphate+Nitrate Removal Filter Pad] What does this pad combine?
A: Both phosphate- and nitrate-reducing chemistries in a single 10in x 18in pad.
Q: [IceCap Phosphate+Nitrate Removal Filter Pad] Why choose it over two separate pads?
A: It's a practical space-saver in smaller sump compartments or canister filters with room for only one pad slot.
Q: [IceCap AIO 240 All-In-One Aquarium Protein Skimmer] What tank size is it for?
A: AIO tanks from 20 to 65 gallons.
Q: [IceCap AIO 240 All-In-One Aquarium Protein Skimmer] What's its bioload capacity?
A: 20 gallons (heavy), 45 gallons (medium), 65 gallons (light).
Q: [IceCap Bio-Sphere Media Tower] How many spheres does it hold?
A: Up to 45 Bio-Sphere balls (1kg); the spheres are sold separately.
Q: [IceCap Bio-Sphere Media Tower] What are its dimensions?
A: 4.3in L x 4.3in W x 7.45in H.
Q: [IceCap 30 Reef Sump V2] What changed from V1 to V2?
A: The freshwater reservoir was removed, the multiple 4-inch filter socks were replaced with a single 7-inch sock prefilter, and new drains and a built-in heater holder were added.
Q: [IceCap 30 Reef Sump V2] What skimmers are recommended for it?
A: The IceCap K1-160 or IceCap K3-160INT.
Q: [IceCap In-Sump 40w UV Sterilizer] What's its wattage?
A: 40 watts — the largest model in the In-Sump line.
Q: [IceCap In-Sump 40w UV Sterilizer] How does it install?
A: In-sump.
Q: [IceCap In-Sump 27w UV Sterilizer] What's its wattage?
A: 27 watts.
Q: [IceCap In-Sump 27w UV Sterilizer] Does it have a viewing window?
A: Yes — a clear inspection window lets you check the bulb without disassembling the unit.
Q: [IceCap In-Sump 18w UV Sterilizer] What's its wattage?
A: 18 watts — the entry point to IceCap's UV lineup.
Q: [IceCap In-Sump 18w UV Sterilizer] How often should I replace the bulb?
A: Annually, regardless of whether it still turns on, since UV output degrades before the bulb visibly dims.
Q: [IceCap Chicken Bone Stone, 44lbs] What does Chicken Bone Stone look like?
A: Rough, light-brown natural rock covered in tiny holes and crevices reminiscent of a chicken bone.
Q: [IceCap Chicken Bone Stone, 44lbs] How much does a case weigh?
A: 44 pounds.
Q: [IceCap K3 250 HOB Protein Skimmer] What's its bioload capacity?
A: 140 gallons (heavy), 200 gallons (medium), 250 gallons (light).
Q: [IceCap K3 250 HOB Protein Skimmer] What pump does it use?
A: The DCAIR 2.5 pinwheel pump, 16 watts, ~900 LPH air draw, ~317 GPH water draw.
Q: [IceCap K3 150 HOB Protein Skimmer] What's its bioload capacity?
A: 140 gallons (heavy), 200 gallons (medium), 250 gallons (light).
Q: [IceCap K3 150 HOB Protein Skimmer] What pump does it use?
A: The DCAIR 2.5 pinwheel pump, 16 watts, ~900 LPH air draw, ~317 GPH water draw.
Q: [IceCap K3 100 HOB Protein Skimmer] What's its bioload capacity?
A: 60 gallons (heavy), 80 gallons (medium), 140 gallons (light).
Q: [IceCap K3 100 HOB Protein Skimmer] What pump does it use?
A: The DCAIR 1.0 pinwheel pump, 10 watts, ~500 LPH air draw, ~185.5 GPH water draw.
Q: [IceCap 4K Gyre Flow Pump With WaveEngine LE Controller] What's its flow range?
A: 1,286–4,000 GPH.
Q: [IceCap 4K Gyre Flow Pump With WaveEngine LE Controller] What power supply does it include?
A: A 24V/6A power supply capable of running two pumps.
Q: [IceCap Salinity/Temperature Digital Pocket Tester] How does it measure salinity?
A: Electric conductivity, instead of a mechanical refractometer.
Q: [IceCap Salinity/Temperature Digital Pocket Tester] How is it calibrated?
A: Push-button, single step.
Q: [IceCap Flow Pump 60] What's its max flow?
A: 790 GPH.
Q: [IceCap Flow Pump 60] What tank size is it suggested for?
A: 10–25+ gallons.
Q: [IceCap Flow Pump 100] What's its max flow?
A: Up to 1,585 GPH.
Q: [IceCap Flow Pump 100] What are the five flow presets?
A: Pulsing, Constant Flow, Stream, Random, and Cycle.
Q: [IceCap Flow Pump 200] What's its max flow?
A: Up to 4,755 GPH — the largest pump in the Flow Pump series.
Q: [IceCap Flow Pump 200] What tank size is it built for?
A: Roughly 22 to 105+ gallons.
Q: [IceCap Magnetic Seaweed Clip] How does it mount?
A: Magnetically, through glass or acrylic.
Q: [IceCap Magnetic Seaweed Clip] What's it for?
A: Feeding nori/seaweed to tangs, angelfish, and other grazing herbivores.
Q: [IceCap Twistlock Suction Cup Seaweed Clip] How does it mount?
A: A twist-lock suction cup, instead of a magnet.
Q: [IceCap Twistlock Suction Cup Seaweed Clip] When would I choose this over the magnetic clip?
A: For tanks or acrylic surfaces where a magnetic mount isn't ideal.
Q: [IceCap K1 Nano Protein Skimmer] What tank size is it for?
A: Up to 30 gallons.
Q: [IceCap K1 Nano Protein Skimmer] What's its bioload capacity?
A: 10 gallons (heavy), 20 gallons (medium), 30 gallons (light).
Q: [IceCap 2-Tube Magnetic Holder] How many tubes does it hold?
A: Up to 2 dosing tubes.
Q: [IceCap 2-Tube Magnetic Holder] What's the max mounting thickness?
A: 1/2 inch.
Q: [IceCap 4-Probe Magnetic Holder] How many probes does it hold?
A: Up to 4 probes.
Q: [IceCap 4-Probe Magnetic Holder] What's the max mounting thickness?
A: 1/2 inch.
Q: [IceCap Kalk Mixing Reactor Small] What's the Small reactor best for?
A: Smaller reef systems or those dosing kalkwasser in smaller daily volumes.
Q: [IceCap Kalk Mixing Reactor Small] How does it drain?
A: Gravity-fed via 1/4in flexible RO tubing into a high-flow sump area.
Q: [IceCap 4K Gyre Flow Pump (Pump Only)] Does this include a controller?
A: No — this is the bare pump, for hobbyists running a compatible controller or a multi-pump HYDROS WaveEngine setup.
Q: [IceCap 4K Gyre Flow Pump (Pump Only)] What's its flow range?
A: 1,286–4,000 GPH.
Q: [IceCap 2K Gyre Flow Pump (Pump Only)] Does this include a controller?
A: No — the bare pump only.
Q: [IceCap 2K Gyre Flow Pump (Pump Only)] What's its flow range?
A: 739–2,000 GPH.
Q: [IceCap K1-50 Protein Skimmer] What's its bioload capacity?
A: 40 gallons (heavy), 60 gallons (medium), 80 gallons (light).
Q: [IceCap K1-50 Protein Skimmer] What pump does it use?
A: The DCAIR-700 DC pinwheel pump, 6 watts, ~200 LPH air draw, ~70 GPH water draw.
Q: [IceCap Bottle Caddy] How many bottles does it hold?
A: 10 standard 37mm-wide bottles.
Q: [IceCap Bottle Caddy] Can it hold smaller bottles too?
A: Yes — it includes 4 reducing inserts to secure smaller 25.5mm bottles.
Q: [IceCap Battery Backup v3.0 for Aquarium Pumps] How many pumps can it run?
A: 1–2 flow pumps simultaneously for hours after a power loss.
Q: [IceCap Battery Backup v3.0 for Aquarium Pumps] What voltage pumps is it compatible with?
A: 12V, compatible with most 12–24V pumps (Maxspect, IceCap, Reef Octopus, and similar brands).
Q: [IceCap K1 NEO Protein Skimmer] What tank size is it for?
A: 5–15 gallon nano tanks and the back overflow chambers of small all-in-one systems.
Q: [IceCap K1 NEO Protein Skimmer] What's its bioload capacity?
A: 5 gallons (heavy), 10 gallons (medium), 15 gallons (light).
Q: [IceCap Gravity ATO] Does it need electricity?
A: No — it works entirely on gravity and pressure difference.
Q: [IceCap Gravity ATO] What's included?
A: The Gravity ATO base, 3 mounting inserts for different rim thicknesses, a 500ml bottle, and silicone tubing.
Q: [IceCap 50 PRO Hang On Back Turf Scrubber] What tank size is it rated for?
A: Up to 80 gallons.
Q: [IceCap 50 PRO Hang On Back Turf Scrubber] How often do I harvest the algae?
A: Typically every 1–3 weeks.
Q: [IceCap Copper Stone, 44lbs] What does Copper Stone look like?
A: A natural copper-colored rock built to recreate the look of rivers, creeks, and streams.
Q: [IceCap Copper Stone, 44lbs] How much does a case weigh?
A: 44 pounds.
Q: [IceCap 14in Carbon Fiber Aquarium Tweezers] What happens if I drop them?
A: Neutral buoyancy means they hover in the water column instead of sinking to the substrate.
Q: [IceCap 14in Carbon Fiber Aquarium Tweezers] What's their length?
A: 14 inches.
Q: [IceCap Mobile Phone Stackable Filter Lens Kit] What lenses are included?
A: A 20K color filter, 15K color filter, CPL anti-glare, and macro lens.
Q: [IceCap Mobile Phone Stackable Filter Lens Kit] What mount does it use?
A: A universal 52mm clip that fits most phones.
Q: [IceCap Heater Controller] How many heaters can it control?
A: Up to two heating elements (sold separately).
Q: [IceCap Heater Controller] What's its temperature range and accuracy?
A: 68–93°F (20–34°C), with ±1°F/±1°C accuracy.
Q: [IceCap AC Skimmer Controller] What does it protect against?
A: Skimmer cup overflow, via a float switch sensor.
Q: [IceCap AC Skimmer Controller] What feed timer options does it offer?
A: 10, 30, or 60-minute pause options.
Q: [IceCap Dual Aquarium Heater Holder] How many heaters does it hold?
A: Two heaters up to 1in diameter.
Q: [IceCap Dual Aquarium Heater Holder] How does it mount?
A: Suction cups, removable for easy maintenance.
Q: [IceCap AIO Skimmer Mag-mount Bracket] What skimmers is it compatible with?
A: The IceCap AIO 120 and AIO 240 protein skimmers.
Q: [IceCap AIO Skimmer Mag-mount Bracket] How does it mount?
A: Rare-earth magnets, on surfaces up to 1/2in thick.
Q: [IceCap Magnetic Aquarium Test Kit Mixer] How long does the battery last?
A: 120 minutes per full charge.
Q: [IceCap Magnetic Aquarium Test Kit Mixer] What's the max vial size?
A: 1in diameter (27mm); it includes a 10mL vial.
Q: [IceCap DC-400L Utility Pump With Inline Controller] What's its flow rate?
A: 105 GPH / 400 LPH.
Q: [IceCap DC-400L Utility Pump With Inline Controller] What's it commonly used for?
A: ATO pump duty, small AIO return pump, reactor feed pump, sump cleaning, and water changes.
Q: [IceCap 3/4in Biological Frag Plugs with Mounting Divot, 25pcs] How many plugs per bag?
A: 25.
Q: [IceCap 3/4in Biological Frag Plugs with Mounting Divot, 25pcs] What corals is it best for?
A: Montipora, Zoanthids, Chalices, small SPS colonies, and Euphyllia (torch, hammer, frogspawn).
Q: [IceCap 7/8in Biological Frag Plugs with Flat Top, 25pcs] How many plugs per bag?
A: 25.
Q: [IceCap 7/8in Biological Frag Plugs with Flat Top, 25pcs] How does the 7/8in size compare to the 3/4in and 1in?
A: It sits between them, giving a slightly larger flat mounting surface while still fitting standard frag rack holes.
Q: [IceCap 1in Biological Frag Plugs with Mounting Divot, 25pcs] What's the divot for?
A: Giving glue somewhere to pool and grip for a more secure initial bond, useful for oddly-shaped frags.
Q: [IceCap 1in Biological Frag Plugs with Mounting Divot, 25pcs] How many plugs per bag?
A: 25.
Q: [IceCap 1in Biological Frag Plugs with Flat Top, 25pcs] How many plugs per bag?
A: 25.
Q: [IceCap 1in Biological Frag Plugs with Flat Top, 25pcs] What's the pH of these plugs?
A: Neutral (7–7.5), safe for reef and mixed systems.
Q: [IceCap 1in Biological Frag Disc, 25pcs] What are its dimensions?
A: 1in diameter x 0.25in thick.
Q: [IceCap 1in Biological Frag Disc, 25pcs] How many per bag?
A: 25.
Q: [IceCap 2in Biological Coral Frag Tile, 15pcs] What are its dimensions?
A: 2in x 2in x 0.25in.
Q: [IceCap 2in Biological Coral Frag Tile, 15pcs] How many per box?
A: 15.
Q: [IceCap 4in Biological Coral Frag Tile, 10pcs] What are its dimensions?
A: 4in x 4in x 0.25in — the largest format in IceCap's biological mounting line.
Q: [IceCap 4in Biological Coral Frag Tile, 10pcs] How many per box?
A: 10.
Q: [IceCap 4K Gyre Flow Pump With Controller] Does this include WiFi/app control?
A: No — it bundles the pump with IceCap's standalone Multi-Function Controller, no app or WiFi required.
Q: [IceCap 4K Gyre Flow Pump With Controller] What flow modes does the controller offer?
A: Constant, Stream Wave, Random, Pulsing, and Cycle.
