Devoted Reefer 250

[jordimex]

Hey Pelphrey saw your video on the Gyre guys at my LFS say its too much power for the reefer 250 and recommend me going with the MP40's what would you think?

 

[pelphrey]

Hey Pelphrey saw your video on the Gyre guys at my LFS say its too much power for the reefer 250 and recommend me going with the MP40's what would you think?

I'm running two gyre 230's, so I would disagree with your LFS. Each 230 goes from 10% to 40%, so I have room to increase at some point if needed. I had an MP10 on the reefer when I first set it up, I wasn't comfortable with the wet side and dry side magnets on the glass. Others have had success with the MP10 on the reefer tanks, so it is possible. I ran an MP40 on my reefer for awhile and I like the pump, I just feel like the gyre is a better pump for the short 3' tank. If you look at the rating the MP40 pushes more water than the gyre 230. I think your LFS is confused or they like the MP40's for personal reasons, and it's possible they want to sale you the MP40 because it is much more expensive.

You can have success with any pumps you decide. For me the wife flow coming out of the gyre on the short tank wins. You could probably get away with one gyre 230. It is also cheaper to buy the gyre pump with controller and then a second pump VS 1 MP40.

 

[jordimex]

I'm running two gyre 230's, so I would disagree with your LFS. Each 230 goes from 10% to 40%, so I have room to increase at some point if needed. I had an MP10 on the reefer when I first set it up, I wasn't comfortable with the wet side and dry side magnets on the glass. Others have had success with the MP10 on the reefer tanks, so it is possible. I ran an MP40 on my reefer for awhile and I like the pump, I just feel like the gyre is a better pump for the short 3' tank. If you look at the rating the MP40 pushes more water than the gyre 230. I think your LFS is confused or they like the MP40's for personal reasons, and it's possible they want to sale you the MP40 because it is much more expensive.

You can have success with any pumps you decide. For me the wife flow coming out of the gyre on the short tank wins. You could probably get away with one gyre 230. It is also cheaper to buy the gyre pump with controller and then a second pump VS 1 MP40.

did you fix the noise problem with the gyre? is it apex ready? or i would just have to use the controller?

thank you for your advice!!

 

[pelphrey]

@jordimex I can't hear the pumps running at all now, I am very happy with them. To my knowledge they are not apex ready, if they are I wouldn't buy the module. I have them set the way I want and leave it alone. I do have the power plugged into an apex outlet so I can control the on/off status from my apex.

 

[jordimex]

Hey @pelphrey i got this answer on another thread although I've been reading that you cant set the different flow modes with the apex
https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/new-gyre-models.261966/page-7#post-3849500

 

[pelphrey]

Awesome!!! I love having the apex, my setup is pretty simple. I like to keep as many things independent from the apex if possible. If my apex brain ever stopped working I would still have all of my equipment running. All personal preference!

 

[jordimex]

yeah actually agree with you on that part!! thank you very much @pelphrey

 

[pelphrey]

@jordimex Do you have a build thread?

 

[jordimex]

@pelphrey yes i do although not as nice as yours. i am pretty new to saltwater aquariums and learning something new every day.
you can see it here
https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/h...tarting-my-journal.311181/page-5#post-3847825
Made a mistake by not letting it fully cycle and added fish and coral

 

[pelphrey]

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[Sockadueblue]

Got my apex installed, and the ATO along with the custom ate res. also cleaned up all the wires which was a job in it self. OMG still have to get some wires hidden some more but space is at a premium under here. Before and after pics.

 

[pelphrey]

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[pelphrey]

Lets update this thread!

Time to evict the snail with bubble algae on it!

Bought two new Wrasses from Live Aquaria. This poor guy didn't make it!

Can't believe at one point all of my rock was white. Amazing to see a reef tank mature!

Birdsnest is having a bad time in the tank. Not sure why?!?!?

 

[pelphrey]

Lighting overkill?!?!?

 

[Scurvy]

How you liking the gyres on the back glass?

 

[pelphrey]

How you liking the gyres on the back glass?

I only have one on the back glass, I tried both and I didn't like it. The distance is much to short when the pump started pushing water. For now I like having one pushing water the length of the tank and the other pushing towards the front to create an even more "randomized" flow pattern!

 

[Sockadueblue]

Which screen top is that? Is it the one from IM?

 

[pelphrey]

@Sockadueblue DIY. I super glued 2 small pieces of ABS to the front corners so it sits flush -

DIY Screen Top Frame -
http://amzn.to/2rZOOcb

Screen Top Netting -
http://amzn.to/2sXLprY

Spline Roller -
http://amzn.to/2v0aKDd

 

[Sockadueblue]

@Sockadueblue DIY. I super glued 2 small pieces of ABS to the front corners so it sits flush -

DIY Screen Top Frame -
http://amzn.to/2rZOOcb

Screen Top Netting -
http://amzn.to/2sXLprY

Spline Roller -
http://amzn.to/2v0aKDd

Thanks.

 

[pelphrey]

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