Maxspect gyre settings

USMA36 · Sep 10, 2020

What settings does everyone use for their dual gyres? I just started running random up to 100% I looked at the LTC but it seemed the pumps were mostly running at 20 an 30%. is LTC similar to an mp40 on reef crest? I have an sps dominated mixed reef 90 gallon 48 long display.

Biglew11 · Sep 10, 2020

When I was running my gyers on their controller I used the alternating gyre mode in anti sync I think I set foward to around 55% and reverse to about 20%

http://maxspect.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=227&lang=en

ReefRy · Sep 10, 2020

Biglew11 said:
When I was running my gyers on their controller I used the alternating gyre mode in anti sync I think I set foward to around 55% and reverse to about 20%

http://maxspect.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=227&lang=en

I run mine very similar to this, but on o.g.c. I get a nice gyre effect plus chaotic flow. I have an lps/sofite tank, however, and am only looking for about 2000 gph total.

josephxsxn · Sep 10, 2020

When I had my 110 gallon I ran a gyre that alternated slowly, got some of the most extended frog spawn I have ever seen with the night linear flow. I had another 75ish Gal tank I used for frags that I did just opposing random random and it worked great .

Today on my 167gal I use two XF250s at 100% Random. Wish I could set a bottom on them like never do less then 40% to help them hit the high end 80+ more often.

USMA36 · Sep 10, 2020

josephxsxn said:
When I had my 110 gallon I ran a gyre that alternated slowly, got some of the most extended frog spawn I have ever seen with the night linear flow. I had another 75ish Gal tank I used for frags that I did just opposing random random and it worked great .

Today on my 167gal I use two XF250s at 100% Random. Wish I could set a bottom on them like never do less then 40% to help them hit the high end 80+ more often.

That's exactly what I wish the random mode had.

Poochaku · Sep 10, 2020

USMA36 said:
That's exactly what I wish the random mode had.

You can do this with Hydros Wave engine. I've been pretty pleased with mine.

josephxsxn · Sep 10, 2020

Poochaku said:
You can do this with Hydros Wave engine. I've been pretty pleased with mine.

I think I see one of these in my future. Nice that I could hook up potentially 4 gyres from the looks of it.

wcharon · Sep 11, 2020

I am using one on Random mode and the other on pulse on my 6' 125gallon and really love it.

Give it a try.

Chuk · Sep 11, 2020

I have the same size tank, a 4 ft 90gal. I am using 2 x 230s set to anti sync. They are set to 10 second gradual pulse up to 100%. So they alternate starting at 10% each pulse goes up 10% then back 10% steps down once they hit 100. Seems to keep everything stirred up and my sand stays in place for the most part.

Sierra_Bravo · Sep 11, 2020

Both on random to 60% when clean; when they start to get dirty I'll push them to 80% until I get a chance to clean them back up.

josephxsxn · Sep 11, 2020

wcharon said:
I am using one on Random mode and the other on pulse on my 6' 125gallon and really love it.

Give it a try.

Are your gyres on opposing sides or the same side?

2Wheelsonly · Sep 11, 2020

Both sides random 100% but I find I HAVE to clean them monthly as the flow really suffers quickly. This is my biggest complaint with the latest designs; they really fall off as they get slightly coated with sludge.

HawaiianReef · Sep 11, 2020

2Wheelsonly said:
Both sides random 100% but I find I HAVE to clean them monthly as the flow really suffers quickly. This is my biggest complaint with the latest designs; they really fall off as they get slightly coated with sludge.

I haven't tried the new ones, but my 250 is like that. I clean them weekly during water changes.

User1 · Sep 11, 2020

One thing to know with one of the built in flow patterns - I thought it was OGC, or if you run a manual mode using ramp down/reverse is that you need to swap the blades for it to work properly. If you leave the blades as is it will spin but not move much water.

Also not sure if you have seen this yet but this is a good video on setting up flow patterns on the gyres. Older models but should still work. One thing again on reverse you need to set the cage proper as well. I set a pretty good water stream down the back wall that moved most of my sand all over the place where I didn't want it

Edit: correct link

FLOW | Maxspect Gyre Advanced Controller - Standing Wave Programming

Big shout out to @CJs Aquariums for spending the time to come up with the settings for the standing wave using the gyre pumps. CJ and I are both running 230's on our tanks, his is a 120 gallon 4x2x2 and I have the Reefer 250 36x20x21. Our schedule's are a little different and I obviously use...

www.reef2reef.com

SeaJay · Sep 27, 2020

My 350s aren’t currently working. I love then when they are, and coralvue customer service has been good trying to help me get it resolved, but so far no luck. They’ve sent new pump mirrors, which didn’t fix it. So then they tell me they have a know controller problem, but they have no way to identify the good from the bad. So they send me a new controller and the back aluminum panel is smashed in. Does not appear to be shoooinf damage. All in all, I love the function of gyres and want to stick with it, but I’m about to switch to something else that works.

@Jeff@CoralVue I’m about ready to pack it all up and just ship it all back. It’s been an ongoing struggle.

rusgum · Sep 27, 2020

Hello. Many people complain about episodes 2 and 3. The 1st series has been working for me for the 6th year. Probably they began to save on something, and recently many companies have been noticed in this.

josephxsxn · Sep 27, 2020

rusgum said:
Hello. Many people complain about episodes 2 and 3. The 1st series has been working for me for the 6th year. Probably they began to save on something, and recently many companies have been noticed in this.

On year 4-5 of the same XF250 Gyres with no parts changed, just cleaned every month/quarter depending on how they look. I was going to upgrade to the 300's until I read the reviews.

josephxsxn · Oct 3, 2020

So I bought the Hydros Wave engine and am not disappointed. It's breathed new life in my XF250 gyres compared to using the advanced stock controller. The random mode on the waveengine is much more aggressive and you can set a higher bottom end. Being able to create specific schedule to stir up the tank for cleaning is awesome too.

schriss · Jan 27, 2023

josephxsxn said:
So I bought the Hydros Wave engine and am not disappointed. It's breathed new life in my XF250 gyres compared to using the advanced stock controller. The random mode on the waveengine is much more aggressive and you can set a higher bottom end. Being able to create specific schedule to stir up the tank for cleaning is awesome too.

I use Maxspect ICV6 controller with mobile app, allows for full custom modes + schedules.