Marine Depot offers FREE economy shipping for most products when you spend $39 or more! Your order will be delivered in up to 7 business days after it ships out. Economy shipping methods include UPS Ground, USPS First Class, and/or SurePost. You can also upgrade your shipping to Faster Shipping which speeds delivery to 1-5 days. Orders placed before 10:30 am PST Monday-Friday are shipped the same day. Free shipping is only available within the contiguous United States. Frozen foods, live foods, and items shipped directly from the manufacturer do not qualify for this special offer.
Free Upgraded Shipping For Orders $250+
Most orders over $250 qualify for FREE upgraded shipping! Your order will be delivered 1-5 days after it ships out. Thanks to Marine Depot's two strategically located warehouses in Nevada and Georgia, over 90% of shoppers receive their orders within 1-2 business using this level of service. Orders placed before 10:30 am PST Monday-Friday are shipped the same day. Free shipping is only available within the contiguous United States. Frozen foods, live foods, oversize/overweight and items shipped directly from the manufacturer do not qualify for this special offer.
$5.99 Flat Rate Shipping For Orders Under $39
Most orders under $39 ship for only $5.99 using a mix of economy shipping methods including UPS Ground, USPS First Class, and/or SurePost. Your order will be delivered in up to 7 business days after it ships out. Orders placed before 10:30 am PST Monday-Friday are shipped the same day. Our $5.99 flat rate shipping is only available within the contiguous United States. Frozen foods, live foods, and items shipped directly from the manufacturer do not qualify for $5.99 flat rate shipping.
Frozen foods are delivered 1-3 business days from the day your order ships. Frozen foods are shipped every Monday and Tuesday. Shipping cut-off is Tuesday at 10 am PST (1 pm EST). Orders received after 10 am PST on Tuesday will be shipped the following week. Shipping and handling is a $19.99 flat-rate charge so you can order as much or as little as you like.
Orders not shipped within the contiguous United States—the 48 U.S. states on the North American continent south of Canada plus the District of Columbia—are considered international orders. International orders are not eligible for Marine Depot’s free shipping promotions and additional surcharges may apply. It is important to note that not all products we carry can be shipped internationally. Any brokerage fees, tariffs and/or taxes will be billed to you directly by the shipping courier. International customers must use the same billing and shipping address.
Power failures will happen sooner or later within our fishkeeping hobby, and if not addressed within 4 hours, fish and corals can perish without having water flow. The IceCap Battery Battery Backup Version 3.0 will keep your flow pump running uninterrupted in the event of a power loss for ~35 hours*. You can connect two pumps to the battery backup and run them simultaneously for ~17 hours after the power goes out. To double your backup run time, you can even connect two battery backups together for further protection.
Highlights:
New model updated for 2021! This new version is 12V like the original.
Turns on immediately after a power failure to protect your aquarium
Keeps a single flow pump running ~35 hours after a power loss
You can connect 2 flow pumps to a single battery backup for ~17 hours of backup operation
You can connect two battery backups together to double the run time of a single pump to ~70 hours
Compact and attractive form factor that is easy to mount on a wall or aquarium stand
Get started immediately: power supply, pump adapters, and user guide are all included in the box
Compatible with most 12-24 volt pumps from brands like Maxspect, IceCap, and Reef Octopus
*On average 50w at 30% power single pump/single power cell.
Keep Your Aquarium Safe When Disaster Strikes!
Being optimistic about your success in the hobby is great, but any experienced aquarium keeper will advise you to prepare for all possibilities. As the expression goes, "Hope for the best and prepare for the worst." One of the easiest ways to prevent an aquarium from crashing is by connecting a pump or powerhead to a battery backup device. That way, if your home or office experiences expected or unexpected losses of power, your pump(s) will keep the moving water—which is essential for the survival of fish and coral.
There are a variety of ways a power loss can occur. Here are a few common reasons:
A Scheduled Outage
Utility companies perform routine maintenance and equipment upgrades from time-to-time. Even though you’ll likely know of the outage in advance, it’s nice to have peace of mind that your pump will continue running uninterrupted to keep your livestock safe.
A Repair Outage
Unexpected circumstances, like an automobile accident or severe weather, can cause a power failure. Power lines can be damaged if a car crashes into a utility pole. Heavy rains or high winds can damage power lines. Keep your tank insulated from power interruptions with a battery backup.
A Rotating Outage
Often referred to as a "rolling blackout," a rotating outage is a last-resort measure used by a utility company to avoid a total blackout. These can sometimes occur during heatwaves. Keep oxygen levels from plunging to dangerous levels by plugging your pump into the IceCap Battery Backup v3.0.
A Major Outage
Natural disasters like earthquakes, wildfires, hurricanes, and tornados can damage power equipment and networks resulting in large, widespread outages. If you live where hurricanes frequently make landfall, having a couple of battery backups connected to a pump can help keep your tank inhabitants alive for ~3 days.
Which Pump Brands Can I Connect to the IceCap Battery Backup v3.0?
One of the biggest benefits of the IceCap Battery Backup over competing brands is that it isn’t restricted to a single brand of pump. The new battery backup v3.0 is compatible with most 24V or less variable speed DC pumps on the market today.
Here are some popular pumps the IceCap Battery Backup works with:
Maxspect Gyre Pumps (All Models)
IceCap Gyre Pumps including the IceCap Dual Pump WiFi Controller (NOT compatible with HYDROS WaveEngine)
Reef Octopus Octo Pulse Pumps (All Models)
Reef Octopus VarioS Pumps (VarioS-2 and VarioS-4)
Specifications:
DC Charger: Input: 100V to 240V 50/60Hz | Output: 27V 600MA
Main Unit DC: Output: 12V x 2.5A max | Input: 27V 1A max
Fuse: 250V 10A 5x20mm fast blow
Capacity: 2.5Ah
Size: 5.75in x 5in x 3.125in (WxLxH)
Weight: 3.85lbs
Battery Backup Best Practices for Operation & Maintenance
The IceCap Battery Backup v3.0 should be kept in an environment with a temperature of approximately 70º F for optimal operation. The life of the battery will depend on the number of discharges that the unit has cycled through. Every time the unit cycles, the life of the battery and its capacity are reduced.
How to Calculate Battery Run Time
The IceCap Battery Backup v3.0 has a capacity of 2.5Ah.
Using it with a pump that is drawing 0.2 Amps (0.2Amps = 200mA), the time that the battery will last is (2500) ÷ (0.2 x 1000) = (2500) ÷ (200)= 12.5 Hours.
If instead of the current you have voltage and watts, then the formula is (mAh x Volts) ÷ (Watts x 1000) = (hours). If you have a pump that is drawing 12volts and 20 watts from the battery, then it will last (2500 x 12) ÷ (20 x 1000) or 30000 ÷ 20000 = 1.5 hrs
Backed by a 1-Year Manufacturer Warranty with US Customer Support
The IceCap Battery Backup v3.0 is guaranteed to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of 1-year. Just follow the instructions in the box to register the unit online after you receive it. The IceCap Battery Backup is distributed in the United States by CoralVue which offers repair, replacement, and part services from their headquarters in Slidell, Louisiana.
Manufacturer Info
Ice Cap Aquarium Supplies IceCap has been introducing innovative lighting products into the aquarium hobby for more than two decades. The company is committed to producing benchmark quality products and has set the standard for efficiency and reliability. IceCap is committed to nurturing and supporting an increasingly self-sustaining hobby of coral reef enthusiasts. IceCap started the R.E.E.F. Foundation to encourage and facilitate recycling, education and a more conscientious use of both living and material resources. We carry a variety of IceCap aquarium lighting supplies including bulbs, fixtures, retrofit kits and accessories.
Ask a Question Earn 15 Points when you answer a question
Sort By :
9 Questions
Displaying questions 1-9
Q
What happens to the pump when the power comes back on? Does the electricity take over for the battery backup automatically?
Asked : Feb 17, 2021
By : Michael Urban, Boca Raton Fl
I have a beautiful reef tank I was told my house was out of power for 8 hours when I came home everything was running just fine the battery backup work just fine
We had a short power outage shortly after installing the Maxspect XF230 and the Ice Cap battery back up. Everything went off except the Gyre pump as expected, the fish and corals must have thought a storm passed, they woke back up after the power came back on.
Last review says it doesn't work. Well it's a battery and it works as it should. I suspect the return pump uses a higher voltage and so won't work. For my gyre130 it works just fine. True it goes slower but all we want to do is stir the water and the surface to keep oxygen levels up not run the ...Read More
Last review says it doesn't work. Well it's a battery and it works as it should. I suspect the return pump uses a higher voltage and so won't work. For my gyre130 it works just fine. True it goes slower but all we want to do is stir the water and the surface to keep oxygen levels up not run the tank full bore. I'm very happy and much more satisfied than my old bubbler.Hide
Most orders under $39 ship for only $5.99 using a mix of economy shipping methods including UPS Ground, USPS First Class, and/or SurePost. Your order will be delivered in up to 7 business days after it ships out.
free shipping for orders $39+
We ship 99% of the products we carry for free within the contiguous United States using a mix of economy methods including USPS First Class Mail, SurePost and UPS Ground. Your order will arrive in up to 7 business days. Just spend $39 or more!
free faster shipping for orders $250+
Over 90% of shoppers receive their orders within 1-2 business days. Upgrade from free economy shipping to faster shipping for only $5.99—or spend $250 and we'll upgrade you automatically!
need your order even faster? no problem!
Expedited shipping services are available for most products if you are in a hurry. Get guaranteed delivery in 2 business days, 1 business day, or next day by 10:30 am. Costs vary by location.
buy it today and we'll ship it today
Same-day shipping is available Monday-Friday for most products—place your order by 10:30 am PST. Pre-ordered and back-ordered items do not qualify, nor do drop-shipped, live, or frozen shipments.
live plants, live foods, and frozen foods delivered to your door
We ship live plants, live foods, and frozen foods within the contiguous United States. Each of these categories is subject to its own $19.99 flat-rate shipping fee to cover the special packaging and/or expedited shipping costs required to ensure safe delivery. Orders with 12+ live plants ship free!
Return any new and unused item within 60 days for a full refund. Having difficulty with a product? Contact us to speak with an aquarium expert. If you need a replacement, fill out this form.
A small segment of the 180+ brands we carry require that customers contact them directly if/when problems arise. You can view the full list of those brands and get their contact info here.
We are unable to accept returns of Digital Aquatics, Neptune Systems, Vertex Aquaristik, Aqua Illumination (AI), EcoTech Marine, GHL, or Seneye products once the manufacturer's packaging seals have been broken.
Marine Depot is an authorized reseller for every product we carry. That means when you buy aquarium supplies from us, your products are not only backed by our own 60-day return policy, they also carry full factory warranties, where applicable. Some items have a 1-year warranty, others have limited lifetime warranties. Warranty coverage varies from manufacturer to manufacturer, so please read the product description of the item(s) you are considering thoroughly for details or contact us if you have warranty questions.
Rack up reward points to earn discounts on future purchases! You can earn reward points by creating an account, writing reviews, referring friends, subscribing to our newsletter, buying products, and more!
Earn 5 reward points for every $1 you spend to get 5% cash back Most Products
Earn 1 reward point for every $1 you spend to get 1% cash back Abyzz, American Marine, AquaIllumination, AutoAqua, CoralVue, Digital Aquatics, EcoTech Marine, Giesemann, GHL, Hanna Instruments, Hydor, IceCap, Innovative Marine, Iwaki, Kamoer, Kessil, Klir, Korallen-Zucht, Maxspect, Mur-lok, Nano Box, Neptune Systems, NYOS, Oceanbox Designs, Pax Bellum, Radium, Red Sea, Reef Glass, Reef Octopus, Seneye, Somatic, Tunze, Vertex Aquaristik, and Waterbox Aquariums
You can also get bonus reward points by purchasing select items during special sales and promotions.
If you find a product we sell for a lower price at another online store, we will match their price to ensure you always pay the lowest amount when you shop with us.
Enter the price, shipping cost and website address where you found the lower price. Then click the "Add to Cart" button. We will review the lower price while processing your order and make any necessary reductions before your order ships. Some restrictions apply. See Terms & Conditions
