90 gallon with maxspect gyre

Connor · Sep 16, 2015

Hello I have 90 gallon mixed reef and my pump is not powerful enough because there are dead spots everywhere. I like how with the maxspect there are literally no dead spots. The question is, if I get one maxspect gyre what size pump should I get? another quesion is would I be better off with 2 jebao wp-25s? i currently have 1 wp-25

SeahorseKeeper · Sep 16, 2015

I would probably go with the 150.

steelheader.262 · Sep 16, 2015

130 or 150 both have a lot of power.

Wild1 · Sep 16, 2015

Can you run a 130 on one end of a 90 gallon tank, or do you need one on both ends?

Waters · Sep 17, 2015

It depends on how you want to configure it. I am running one 150 in a 105 gallon with 0 deadspots. You can configure them using the different modes and paddles. I would recommend going with the bigger size and running it at a reduce rate rather than going with the 130 and running it at higher speeds....plus you will be prepared when you upgrade tanks

Connor · Sep 17, 2015

Some people have been saying maxspects dont last that long and that worrys me bacause I know coralvues service isnt the best. Is this true?

steelheader.262 · Sep 17, 2015

I personally have 2 XF-130's on my 65g.

MAXreefer · Sep 17, 2015

I have 2 XF 150 on my tank and really pleased with them. I can't run them full power as they would cause a sandstorm.
I have them only 2 months and can't say much about how long they will last. So far however no issues at all.
Added the IceCap modules for Apex control in the mean time and love it.
I had a couple questions regarding the pumps and contacted their Support twice. I just can say I had a real good experience, They got back to me within an hour and kept following up until all my questions are answered and solved

SeahorseKeeper · Sep 17, 2015

Connor said:
Some people have been saying maxspects dont last that long and that worrys me bacause I know coralvues service isnt the best. Is this true?

I have the maxspect gyre and my lights by them. So far, the gyre has had no issues. As far as the lights, I had some issues within weeks if setting up the lights. Coralvue took care of me immediately. The customer service was great.

steventaylor702 · Sep 18, 2015

Connor said:
Hello I have 90 gallon mixed reef and my pump is not powerful enough because there are dead spots everywhere. I like how with the maxspect there are literally no dead spots. The question is, if I get one maxspect gyre what size pump should I get? another quesion is would I be better off with 2 jebao wp-25s? i currently have 1 wp-25

The 130 will be more then enought
Thats what I have in my 100g tank and I can't run it above half or it blows my and everywhere

Salty1962 · Sep 18, 2015

I have a XF130 that has been going for 7 mths with no issues. If I had to do it over again, I'd go with the 150 and just dial it back. Also gives you extra power as your tank grows and becomes more difficult to move water through it.

steventaylor702 · Sep 18, 2015

Salty1962 said:
I have a XF130 that has been going for 7 mths with no issues. If I had to do it over again, I'd go with the 150 and just dial it back. Also gives you extra power as your tank grows and becomes more difficult to move water through it.

I don't know what size tank you have but the xf130 in a 90 would be way over what would be needed lol now for tanks over 48in. In length I would suggest the fx150 but the amount of water movement in anything under 48in. With the xf130 is insane.

Gr8gorilla · May 23, 2018

So I have 2 maxspect Gyre XF-250's in my 90 gallon mixed reef tank. I run them on alternating gyre mode at 10% and it's plenty of water movement.

The best part is that at 10% they are virtually silent. Plus i'm ready when I upgrade to a 200 or 250.

I initially bought a single xf-230 but it had to run at 60% minimum to get adequate flow throughout the tank. Running 2 xf250s in Alternating Gyre mode at 10% power is perfect.