Maxspect Gyre xf330
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I have the 350's (replaced 250's), and they are amazing. Silent, and MUCH easier to clean.
I had 2 230's that I couldn't go above 40% on without being unbearable. Just replaced with a 300 series that I can go to 100% on and it sounds about as loud as a computer fan, all at an inch under the water line. I love the new series so much
MnFish1
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I have 2 of the 350's the covers prevent much of the algae/corraline - suggesting it will need less cleaning. They seem more powerful - and quieter. No problems here. In a 100 gallon tank the max I can keep them on is 40% or literally coral is blown across the sand. (its a 110 gallon 5 foot)
Kyl
And how does it feel like, to wake up in the sun
I have had the XF230's for about a year and a half now, never serviced any parts, they are covered in coralline (and also a couple growing specs of pocillipora.. another story..), and in general only cleaned once every two months or so. Rock solid.
My gen1 XF150 has been in use for almost three years now, had two motor block replacements early on, rock solid since then. Bushings have slight wear but I haven't changed them out yet, frankly I haven't cleaned it in probably four months and it's still chugging along.
XF330's I have seen in person on another tank a few times, the owner has had them since the Canadian release, which was a few months before the US one. He's cleaned them once, they are a bit quieter at full RPM than my 230's, but functionally not much difference. His tank is ULNS though, that can influence a lack of algae growth on them to be cleaned off. The cage and mount design is completely different than the previous generations, easier to take apart to clean, not that it was really ever that difficult in the first place.
If I was buying more gyres, I'd be buying the 3X0 series without hesitation.
My gen1 XF150 has been in use for almost three years now, had two motor block replacements early on, rock solid since then. Bushings have slight wear but I haven't changed them out yet, frankly I haven't cleaned it in probably four months and it's still chugging along.
XF330's I have seen in person on another tank a few times, the owner has had them since the Canadian release, which was a few months before the US one. He's cleaned them once, they are a bit quieter at full RPM than my 230's, but functionally not much difference. His tank is ULNS though, that can influence a lack of algae growth on them to be cleaned off. The cage and mount design is completely different than the previous generations, easier to take apart to clean, not that it was really ever that difficult in the first place.
If I was buying more gyres, I'd be buying the 3X0 series without hesitation.
MnFish1
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I believe - *don't quote me - that they do give you some replacement parts in the box. I never needed them though. I can't remember if that was the case for the F350's though
MnFish1
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Not sure what you mean - I have had multiple Gyres - and have not seen any 1/2 black 1/2 silver. I do know - that the controllers for the F2 series are not compatible with the F3 series.
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MnFish1
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I dont know if thats just a color option - I contacted BRS - they said it might be the way the photographed it - but as far as they knew - the controllers are all black. check this link - look at all the pictures - depending on the angle the colors are all over the place. Mine are all black. Hope this helps: https://www.coralvue.com/maxspect-gyre-xf330-flow-pump
